Tech & Data: Page 92

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    GIS mapping system increases San Jose fruit trees’ yield

    GPS provider Trimble is using technology to channel excess food to people in need in California.

    By Michael Keating, Jason Axelrod • July 29, 2016
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    Precast concrete speeds California bridge replacement

    Oldcastle Precast products helped speed the rebuilding of Interstate 10’s Tex Wash Bridge in California.

    July 26, 2016
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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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    Clean biodiesel fuels NYC garbage trucks

    New York City's municipal refuse fleet relies on biodiesel to fuel a growing number of its 4,000-plus diesel vehicles.

    By Michael Keating • July 18, 2016
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    Single-operator, off-road trucks expedite trash collection

    Broyhill Load-And-Pack refuse collection vehicle helps expedite trash collection.

    June 21, 2016
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    Online degree program is developing public service leaders (with related video)

    Christopher Schultz, assistant dean and director in the Watson School of Public Service and Continuing Studies, offers his views on the Master of Public Service Leadership degree program at Thomas Edison State University.

    By Michael Keating • April 27, 2016
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    Austin Police Department tracks crime using video cameras, real-time monitoring

    Police in Austin, Texas, are using video cameras and real-time tracking of the video to effectively fight crime. The department relies on Hitachi Data Systems’ Hitachi Visualization Platform (HVP) in its efforts.

    By Derek Prall • April 13, 2016
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    Some tips on properly storing road salt (with related video)

    What is a good way to store road salt? For bulk salt supplies, one popular option is to store the material in a maintenance-free, relocatable fabric structure.

    Feb. 26, 2016
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    Fabric structure efficiently stores road salt in Illinois

    ClearSpan provided large fabric structures to the Illinois Department of Transportation to help store large quantities of salt.

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 25, 2016
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    How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data

    With budgets constrained, government officials are continually on the lookout for innovative and cost-effective ways to protect critical data while maintaining the required level of service to citizens. In addition to the pressure on current and future budget resources, government leaders must also deal with mitigating a wide range of risks – from disaster recovery to computer infrastructure scalability.

    By Karen Romano • Feb. 10, 2016
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    Boston tracks snowplows with GIS-based SnowCOP to keep roads clear

    Boston’s public works department uses a dashboard-based GIS system to coordinate snow crews and machinery.

    By Derek Prall • Feb. 1, 2016
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    Lightweight steam covers are replacing metal units on Florida campus (with related video)

    The University of Florida in Gainesville has decided to replace all metal steam covers across its campus with Fibrelite composite units.

    Nov. 10, 2015
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    Compact track loader features non-DPF diesel engine

    Bobcat has introduced the T740 compact track loader. It is a large, powerful machine that works well in construction, landscaping, parks and recreation, buildings and grounds and other municipal applications.

    Oct. 19, 2015
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    Automotive Technology: The good, the bad and the safe

    Technological advances have helped and hurt driving habits. Attorney Steve Heisler offers the good, the bad and the safe concerning automotive technology.

    Oct. 7, 2015
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    The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?

    On Oct. 1, the liability will shift from credit card companies to merchants in cases of fraudulent point-of-sale transactions with EMV cards. City and county governments have several options in how they respond to the Oct. 1 deadline, says Mukesh Patel.

    Sept. 22, 2015
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    Prince George’s County, Md., builds NG911-ready communications center, public-safety complex

    Prince George’s County, Md., partners with Motorola to construct a state-of-the-art facility for a county once considered lacking in interoperable communications. The partnership has also led to construction of a new public safety complex, including homeland security and a 911 backup center.

    By Stephanie Toone • Aug. 24, 2015
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    Portable traffic signals—the evolution of traffic control

    According to one vendor, portable traffic signals have evolved greatly.

    Aug. 18, 2015
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    Governments are steady buyers of lawn care, turf and grounds maintenance products

    Governments are increasing their spending on lawn care, turf and grounds maintenance equipment and supplies, say market researchers at the Freedonia Group, Onvia and Penton's Govalytics.

    July 17, 2015
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    Versatile pipe to be displayed at construction conference (with related video)

    Hobas pipe is used for new construction and rehab in a variety of installations.

    July 16, 2015
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    School bus now available on Ford Transit platform (with related video)

    Blue Bird is the first manufacturer to build a production Type A school bus on the Ford Transit cutaway chassis. The chassis offers good fuel economy.

    By Michael Keating • May 28, 2015
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    California MPA offering has links to LA County agencies (with related video)

    Henrik P. Minassians of California State University-Northridge discusses the school's MPA program.

    April 29, 2015
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    Hunting cybersecurity talent

    Recruiting and retaining qualified security staffers is a major challenge for public sector IT managers.

    By Derek Prall • April 19, 2015
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    Governments specify precast concrete in construction projects

    Governments are major users of precast concrete forms in infrastructure building and maintenance. Researchers from the Freedonia Group predict that the value of U.S. demand for these products will grow from $1.76 billion in 2013 to $2.01 billion in 2018 to $2.26 billion in 2023.

    By Michael Keating • April 15, 2015
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    Diesel engine available for heavy-duty lift trucks

    UniCarriers Americas Corp. now offers a GCT ZD30 Tier 4 diesel engine in its G04 series lift trucks.

    By Michael Keating • April 13, 2015
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    The pros and cons of body-worn cameras

    Some police departments are praising the use of body-worn officer cameras, while others are hesitant about the devices' legal and security ramifications.

    By Derek Prall • March 25, 2015
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    Electronic spreader control delivers salt savings

    Salt spreader controls help Lowell, Mass., save.

    By Derek Prall • Feb. 23, 2015