Here’s Another Tool to Make Cities Smarter
The Smart Cities Council wants more municipalities to assess their ability to innovate and start pursuing smart energy and broadband solutions.
Watch Crews Destroy the Remains of Missouri’s Daniel Boone Bridge
Aging infrastructure had become a liability, necessitating a $125 million new bridge span.
D.C. Metro's New General Manager: Troubled Agency Must 'Confront Some Hard Truths'
Commuters in the nation's capital have lost confidence in their once-proud transit system. Can Paul Wiedefeld save WMATA from its death spiral?
Exploring the Promise and Pitfalls of Public-Private Partnerships
“You need to really get yourself acclimated and educated,” says one expert who will attend a three-day conference in Dallas this week.
State & Local Daily Digest: Recession Risk From Soo Locks Closure; Maine Marijuana Defeat
Also in our news roundup: Colorado’s Amazon sales tax conundrum and Harrisburg livability gets big boost.
SLED Market On Pace for Modest Procurement Growth in 2016 Thanks to Smart Cities
Investment in smart infrastructure will fuel increased bids and RFPs, according to business intelligence firm Onvia.
When Passengers See Transit Investment, ‘Certainly Ridership Does Respond’
That’s one of the reasons why the city of Raleigh is renovating its downtown bus hub.
Forget Downtown. Smart City Districts Are the New Social and Economic Hubs
A new White House report urges the creation of financing mechanisms to create more development areas geared toward innovation.
When Big Transit Visions Meet Complex Flowcharts for Planning and Budgeting
San Francisco wants to expand its Muni network. But explaining the process to advance those plans isn’t easy.
States Strive to Eliminate Costly Construction Delays
Some states, recognizing the economic and environmental costs of delayed transportation projects, are starting to use financial incentives, heightened public scrutiny and “design-build” strategies to increase the likelihood that projects will come in on time and on budget.
Counties Should View Outdated Elections Technology and Policies as Cyber Liabilities
“You want to assume breach,” the president of Verified Voting told the National Association of Counties this week.
Emergency Management Lessons Learned From the San Bernardino Attack
Social media helped spread misinformation during the crisis, necessitating the establishment of points of contact.
The Benefits of Smart Cities Are Apparent, But Is Local Government Ready for Them?
And a bigger question: Is the widespread adoption of the smart cities model really just six to 10 years away?
How Local Snow Removal Efforts Could Benefit From Open-Source Software
If you code it, apps will come.
Here’s How Cincinnati Plans to Pay for Street Care Without More Taxes
While keeping debt in line with or beneath current levels, the city aims to use short-term borrowing to help fund paving and other maintenance in the coming years.
Revised Version of Controversial R.I. Truck Tolling Legislation Fails to Sway Critics
The governor and top Democratic lawmakers are looking to the tolling plan to help fund the repair of deficient bridges.
This Smart City App Collects Data L.A. Will Use to Improve Transportation
Urban planning is a lot easier when you’re tracking regional travel.
City Leaders Gathering in D.C. for U.S. Conference of Mayors 2016 Winter Meeting
This year’s meeting counts economic development and drought among its priorities.
San José’s Innovation Agenda Will Hinge on the Internet of Things
Starfish, a new smart city network, will be demonstrated in the heart of Silicon Valley.
How Not to Craft a Lead Poisoning Water Advisory
Some Flint, Michigan residents were upset by a jokey state poster telling them their water is fit for washing.
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