An Initiative to Fawn Over: Funding for Wildlife Crossings Now Available
The grants will help state and local governments prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve connections between habitats.
A fight against floppy discs evolves into a prison rights crusade
Incarcerated man asks court to compel prisons to dump ‘Stone Age’ technology.
A mobile-first approach enhances police operations
With mobile devices tapping into its police-only internet, the Lenexa Police Department can log and share data quicker as well as track crime trends and officer locations for more efficient police responses.
In the face of extreme floods, rural Kentucky lacked forecasting and broadband
As severe weather events increase, so does danger to rural communities. Plans are in place to address the urban observation bias in national weather prediction, but the other piece—reliable broadband—could still be years away for places like Eastern Kentucky.
AI helps responders mine social media for public safety insights
An artificial intelligence platform analyzes social media photos and texts to give responders more situational awareness.
How co-ops can deliver faster, less expensive procurement
Because vendors know a long-term contract will be widely available to state and local agencies, they tend to offer better prices and more services, one expert says.
Cities Move to Protect Trees on Private Land
Amidst a larger push to meet ambitious climate goals and stop a declining urban tree canopy, more cities are considering ordinances that would make it harder to remove healthy trees.
NextGen TV, pagers transmit enhanced emergency data to responders
A field test of digital broadcast TV and prototype pagers is giving responders across North Carolina access to audio, images, video and GIS data.
Biden Administration Releases Road Map to Scale Up Nuclear, Hydrogen and Energy Storage
The reports address key challenges and potential solutions for getting these clean energy technologies off the ground.
How to Make Office-to-Housing Conversions Work
A panel of experts looked at what it would take to revitalize downtowns by turning offices into homes. They coalesced around five things cities need to do to succeed.
Every state sees tech workforce gains, report says
Net employment in tech grew by 3.2% last year, with more than 9 million people now employed in the sector across technical and non-technical roles, according to new CompTIA research.
A Crash in Baltimore Puts Construction Worker Safety in the Spotlight
Industry groups say they’ve been unsuccessfully pushing for worker safety provisions for years.
How an inclusive work environment attracts, retains tech workers
An inclusive IT staff helps Detroit close workforce gaps and bridge the digital divide.
How effective asset management supports data center sustainability
COMMENTARY | With proactive monitoring and asset management, agencies can drive down cooling costs while avoiding downtime risk.
All Aboard: Passenger Rail Is Rolling Along the Atlantic Coast
Two Southern states have set record-high ridership numbers and are looking to expand their networks. Here’s how they did it.
How chat comments can supercharge safety net programs
With help from Code for America, New Mexico is analyzing its chat session data to uncover ways to improve customer experience through automation or a more personal touch.
How to Build a Passenger Rail Network from Scratch
Tennessee wants to expand rail in the state. Routes could be a critical link in a national network built with federal money, but right now service is minimal.
DOT awards $94 million for innovative transportation tech
The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants Program made 59 awards for demonstration projects leveraging automation, connected vehicles, sensors and drones as well as smart grid and intelligent traffic signal technologies.
Text alerts could streamline benefits redetermination processes
A text-based notification system could help agencies that administer federally funded benefits remind participants of applications, renewals and appointments.
We’re back! Our grand return to live events
GCN and Route Fifty will hit the road with a new free event series to explore how cities across the country are building their future today.
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