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Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads
In the years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, a disturbing trend emerged on America’s roads: driving became significantly more dangerous.
By Lew Miller • Sept. 23, 2024 -
NOAA, Climate Mayors ink agreement to bring more science, data tools to communities
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will ensure the mayors can access the latest climate information, while Climate Mayors will contribute to NOAA case studies on resilience.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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City officials are using AI-powered tools for everything from public safety to fiscal management.
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Chicago’s transit authority looks to AI-powered gun detection to help curb violent crime
As part of a continuing effort to curb violent crime and enhance security for riders, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Aug. 29 it would begin utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gun detection technology in some of its existing digital security cameras.
By Ryan Kushner • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today
When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham, segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications, a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications. The firm offers solutions for cities, other governments and corrections.
By Michael Keating • Sept. 18, 2024 -
In a sea of flood-risk data, how can cities know which information to use?
A Los Angeles County debate spotlights the uncertainty of climate-risk models. Experts weigh in on best practices for local leaders.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Nevada has a large backlog of unemployment benefits appeals. It’s banking on AI to help.
Nevada has been buried in a backlog of unemployment benefits appeals that began flowing into the state’s Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) during the pandemic. The state thinks artificial intelligence (AI) may be the answer to digging itself out.
By Ryan Kushner • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Uber and Waymo to bring robotaxis to Atlanta and Austin, Texas
The announcement is part of Uber's larger effort to partner with autonomous vehicle and technology companies.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Opinion
How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures
Floods are one of the most devastating events to strike a community—costly in terms of lives lost, damaged or destroyed homes, economic disruption, and damage to critical infrastructure. However, improvements in technology are helping local governments provide accurate assessments of flood risk, so steps can be taken to provide early and accurate warning of flood events, minimize potential losses, and improve outcomes and overall resilience after a flood occurs.
By Katherine Osborne • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals
Cities and counties should take a close look at their entire IT setup to ensure security against cyber threats, says Josh Koenig, co-founder & chief strategy officer at Pantheon, a website operations platform that offers tools that enable building Drupal and WordPress cloud-based sites with streamlined workflows, scalable infrastructure, and a fast, efficient content delivery network. The company provides web-hosting solutions to governments.
By Michael Keating • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Securing cloud applications in government’s multi-cloud world
Local and state governments have increasingly embraced a multi-cloud strategy, providing them with greater resiliency than ever before and helping avoid vendor lock-in.
By Brian McHenry • Sept. 10, 2024 -
New York enacts panic-button law to counter crime in stores
The bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key retail trade groups.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Google pilots heat resilience tool in 14 US cities
The artificial intelligence-driven tool predicts how changes in tree canopy and reflective surfaces could reduce land surface temperature across neighborhoods.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 9, 2024 -
For government fleet managers, the shift to EVs takes planning, training and funding
Because of the urgent need for decarbonization and reducing climate change, local government fleet managers are facing several major trends. One of these is the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs), says Sam Pournazeri, senior director of Clean Transportation & Energy at ICF, a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees that helps organizations, including public- and private-sector clients, solve their complex challenges.
By Michael Keating • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Uber to deploy autonomous vehicles on its platform through Wayve partnership
The partnership could potentially bring Wayve’s technology to more than 150 million of Uber’s monthly global users.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Uber expands robotic delivery
Urban robot delivery company Coco started delivering for Uber Eats in Los Angeles this week. It will expand to more cities in coming months.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Entire Cruise robotaxi fleet recalled for unexpected braking
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 27, 2024 -
DOJ sues software firm RealPage over algorithm that allegedly drives up rents
The attorneys general of several states joined the suit, which accuses the company of an “unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords.”
By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 26, 2024 -
With 10 new climate resilience centers, DOE aims to translate research into local action
Researchers will work on actionable science and tools to help local stakeholders combat extreme heat, flooding, drought and more, the U.S. Department of Energy announced last week.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Self-driving vehicles spark array of views among states, truckers, advocates
Commentators had vastly different takes on the risks of artificial intelligence in feedback to a U.S. Transportation Department agency.
By David Taube • Aug. 16, 2024 -
More robotic delivery coming to Los Angeles through Shake Shack partnership
The fast food chain is teaming up with Serve Robotics, which has worked with around 200 other LA restaurants and hopes to deploy 2,000 robots across the U.S. in 2025.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Column
Five AI use cases, ready-made for public agencies
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Known as “...
By Kathleen O’Brien • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence for America’s infrastructure
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Since cele...
By Julien Moutte • July 24, 2024 -
Opinion
Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Permitting...
By Dan Puerling • July 16, 2024 -
Data tool designed to help states and localities provide medical debt relief
Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.More than ...
By Ryan Kushner • July 12, 2024 -
New York joins cities questioning ShotSpotter costs, benefits
The gunshot detection system may waste NYPD resources, a June audit states, and existing data don’t support renewing the contract. Chicago and Houston are among the cities that plan to drop the technology.
By David Silverberg • July 11, 2024