City Ban on Business Use of Facial Recognition Tech Said to Be a First
Elected leaders in Portland, Oregon approved the measure this week.
Introducing Future Cities: Government's Inside Track to 2030
Next week, Route Fifty will host Future Cities—a weeklong digital experience that will help government officials envision what the next decade of city government could look like.
Poll: Over Half of Households in America's Biggest Cities Dealing With Financial Difficulties
Budget problems, which have coincided with the coronavirus pandemic, are especially acute for Black and Latino residents.
Transit Authority Looks to Bus Lanes to Reduce Crowding, Encourage Social Distancing
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will add up to 14 miles of dedicated bus lanes in Boston and its suburbs to improve bus service, aiming to provide customers with room to spread out and spend less time onboard.
Parks Prove Popular During Pandemic—But Budget Cuts Loom
A June survey by the National Park and Recreation Association found that a majority of Americans consider parks an essential government service, but decreased revenue from the coronavirus pandemic is likely to threaten parks funding in the future.
How to Design a Street for Hands-Off Play
In New York City, there are far fewer play streets than two decades ago. But at the ones that do exist, temporary structures like an obstacle course can allow for social play along with social distancing.
Local Governments Have Embraced New Technology to Weather the Pandemic, Survey Finds
More than 95% of state and local leaders who responded to the poll said their agencies used software to maintain service levels as employees began working largely from home.
Signs of Big Growth in Shared Bike and Scooter Trips Before Virus Hit
A new report shows that the number of trips on these “micro-mobility” vehicles was up 60% last year over 2018.
Revenue Shortfalls, Low Morale and New Technology: A Survey of Government Leaders in the Age of Covid-19
Facing reduced tax revenues and dealing with new challenges, local government officials in a new survey by ELGL, the Atlas and SeeClickFix reflect on staff morale and potential government cutbacks, as well as the technology that is helping them navigate this time.
Second Night of Unrest in Wisconsin City After Police Shooting of Black Man
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | A look at local and state government ties to Idaho militias … Colorado interstate reopens after two-week wildfire closure … Connecticut city to name sewer plant after John Oliver.
Protests Arrive Outside Mayors’ Front Doors
The homes of public officials have become magnets for protests. Not all mayors are pleased.
Asymptomatic Spread a Major Source of Infection, D.C. Health Finds
An analysis from the district's health department found that 51% of people who tested positive for the virus between July 31 and Aug. 13 likely got it from an infected person who showed no symptoms.
For Cities, Path to Financial Recovery Could Be a Long One
“It takes years for cities to recover lost revenue,” said one of the authors of a new report that surveys the financial affairs of nearly 500 cities across the U.S.
In a Bid to Save Local Restaurants, Cities Open Streets and Parking Lots to Outdoor Dining
The popular "Streatery" program in Madison, Wisconsin could extend beyond its current October end date.
What It Takes to Build a Nonpartisan Pipeline for Women Candidates
In a space dominated by Democratic groups, the LBJ Women’s Campaign School highlights its nonpartisan approach in trying to help more women get elected to office. It’s not that simple.
Public Pensions Rally in Chaotic Stock Market, But Bigger Bills Still Coming for Governments
Pension earnings came up short this year. Eventually, that will require bigger contributions to make up the difference.
Twitter Posts Show People Are Profoundly Sad—and Are Visiting Parks to Cheer Up
COMMENTARY | An analysis of Twitter posts to score people's "happiness" shows that the national mood is at its lowest point since the start of the project in 2008. But posts about park visits show they combat this malaise.
As Sports Teams Struggle, So Do Their Hometowns
With sports and entertainment enterprises fueling much of their local economies, some cities have been especially vulnerable to the collapse in tourism resulting from Covid-19.
New Jersey Could Allow Local Governments to Borrow to Avoid Budget Cuts
Lawmakers this week approved legislation that would allow county and municipal governments to issue "coronavirus relief bonds" they would then pay back over 10 years.
Unchecked Power? How Law Enforcement Could Leverage Facial Recognition During Protests
COMMENTARY | The lack of regulation around facial recognition usage allows law enforcement to use the technology in ways that could undermine civil rights and liberties.
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