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    The future of government revenue collection: Embracing automated payment processing technologies

    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.State and ...

    By Niko Spyridonos • June 7, 2024
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    Cities are struggling to optimize opioid settlement money. This tool offers advice

    Cities and counties around the country are on track to receive thousands—and in some cases millions—of dollars as part of a $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and multiple opioid distributors.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    Smart Cities Technology and Data

    Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Archer Aviation receives FAA certification to operate air taxi service

    While eVTOL aircraft may seem futuristic, they will "become reality in the not-too-distant future," Archer's chief operating officer said.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    What smartphone data can reveal about traffic accidents

    Distracted driving increased 30% from 2019 to 2024. One company wants to use data to help authorities "better understand what is happening more in real time."

    By • June 3, 2024
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    A path toward solving water scarcity

    A cutting-edge solution, leveraging Artificial Intelligence to detect and repair pipe leaks, will propel the fight against the global water crisis.

    June 3, 2024
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    What are the top 10 US smart cities in 2024?

    New ProptechOS research analyzed 16 metrics related to connectivity and infrastructure, sustainability and the tech job market to name a new top smart city.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • May 30, 2024
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    Data-driven decision-making: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

    Why do residents rank Henderson, Nevada, so highly for quality of life, city services and more? City manager and CEO Derrick points to his data-driven approach to management.

    By Michael Keating • May 29, 2024
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    3 AI takeaways from Smart City Expo USA

    “Hard conversations” about AI can reveal "what the priorities are for your community and make sure that you're using AI responsibly" in that context, one tech leader said.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • May 29, 2024
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    How data portals support data governance strategies for smart communities

    Data is central to smart communities, requiring a combination of data portals and data governance.

    By Franck Carassus, Chief Sales Officer and Co-Founder of Opendatasoft • May 28, 2024
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    As cities add bus and bike lanes, traffic enforcement keeps them clear

    Automated cameras mounted on transit buses or fixed locations such as traffic signals can help catch violators and protect these priority lanes.

    By • May 22, 2024
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    Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

    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.Public age...

    By Michael Keating • May 22, 2024
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    EPA to ramp up enforcement as most water utilities lack cyber safeguards

    The agency may take enforcement actions against water utilities that don't address cyber risks following months of attacks against drinking and wastewater treatment facilities.

    By David Jones • May 21, 2024
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    NHTSA probes Waymo, Zoox over ‘unexpected’ self-driving behavior

    The robotaxi companies are facing investigations after their autonomous vehicles behaved erratically, causing collisions.

    By Haley Cawthon • May 21, 2024
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    Heat resilience research centers unveiled by Biden administration

    Most governments have historically lacked “a comprehensive or coordinated set of strategies to deal with heat and its impacts,” a center lead said. Applications for communities to get involved will open later this year. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • May 21, 2024
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    Smart community technologies get USDOT grant funding opportunity

    Innovative and experimental projects that "solve real-world transportation problems" are eligible for the program, the Transportation Department said.

    By • May 14, 2024
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    New AI-powered data analyst designed for public sector

    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.Polco, a c...

    By • May 10, 2024
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    How will AI impact transportation? US DOT wants public input.

    The federal agency predicts that the deployment of AI tools and applications will impact virtually all aspects of transportation.

    By David Taube • Updated May 7, 2024
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    How tracking homelessness in real time ‘by name’ can guide local action

    Federally mandated annual “point-in-time” counts paint a picture of homelessness in broad strokes. But some communities are collecting information to understand what happens in between.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • May 3, 2024
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    Navigating social media and free speech as a public official

    Separate accounts for personal and official use are the safest bet to avoid litigation in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision, one lawyer said.

    By Paige Gross • May 1, 2024
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    7 tips for growing a successful local farmers market

    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.It’s an ea...

    By • April 23, 2024
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    Air quality data is now widely available, but what should communities do with it?

    With air quality sensors now costing as little as $100, some communities are hoping for more federal guidance on how to use them to support decision-making and regulation. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • April 19, 2024
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    City-county fleet managers: Do your homework to determine if your jurisdiction should add EVs and hybrids

    City-county fleet managers: Do your homework to determine if your jurisdiction should add EVs and hybrids

    By Michael Keating • April 16, 2024
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    Boston teams with climate tech company to map floods as they happen

    The low-lying coastal city will use the technology to target alerts, evacuations and post-disaster resources to the neighborhoods that most need the support. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • April 16, 2024
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    Cruise robotaxis will return to Phoenix to collect mapping data

    It's the company's first deployment of vehicles on public roads since it recalled its robotaxis last fall.

    By Eric Walz • April 12, 2024
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    Why successful cloud migration extends beyond technology

    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.The most r...

    By Dr. Gary Wang • April 12, 2024