City tests smart loading zones
Commercial drivers in Philadelphia can use an app to reserve and pay for parking in crowded loading zones.
City Tests App for Delivery Drivers to Reserve Spots in Loading Zones
"This pilot aims to better understand the usage of loading zones so that the City can figure out ways to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion," says an official.
Innovation that widens the social safety net
A dozen new projects aim to help more agencies connect low-income communities with government benefits.
3D-Printed Homes Save Time, Money, State Pilot Shows
A potential solution to Virginia’s housing shortage comes from the nozzle of a 3D printer.
3D-printed homes save time, money, state pilot shows
A potential solution to Virginia’s housing shortage comes from the nozzle of a 3D printer.
Digital floor plans of schools can speed emergency response
Providing first responders with a digitized map of school buildings may result in quicker response times and less confusion during crises.
Smart tactics for introducing technology to a skeptical community
Education and engagement can get residents and local leaders on board with new projects, experts suggest.
A strategy for ethical, responsible release of public data
Agencies must balance access and privacy when deciding which data should be made public and how, according to a recent report.
Audit Reveals Why One City’s Efforts to Curb Homelessness Fall Short
Oakland, California, doesn’t have the data to tell if it’s making any progress on reducing homelessness, a new audit shows.
Audit reveals why city’s efforts to curb homelessness fall short
Oakland, California, doesn’t have the data to tell if it’s making any progress on reducing homelessness, a new audit shows.
Dashboard showcases local-level census data
Data Explorer allows city officials and residents in Takoma Park, Maryland, to explore detailed demographic data on their community.
NTIA updates broadband funding site
The changes will help state, local and tribal governments tap into federal funding opportunities to expand and improve internet access within their communities.
Charm City steps up digital initiatives
Baltimore aims to improve delivery of core city services and bring the city in line with established best practices in civic technology.
Crash data analysis gets $1M infusion
Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles will use the funding to improve reporting on commercial motor vehicle accidents.
How integrated city data ensures social services delivery
Philadelphia’s Office of Integrated Data for Evidence and Action has been analyzing cross-program data to improve outreach to residents who qualify for assistance but have not applied.
Digital divide: Tribal communities undercounted, underserved
Gaps in digital access and poor data quality disproportionately affect already underserved native communities, one expert says.
State pulls in $9M to improve public safety, justice IT systems
The funds will help West Virginia modernize IT systems and improve back-end services that will help protect the public.
States Build on Covid Lessons for Monkeypox Tracking
As case levels rise, states are reporting more demographic data.
States build on COVID lessons for monkeypox tracking
As case levels rise, states are reporting more demographic data.
Child abuse risk analysis tool flags families that need enhanced social services
By providing supervisors with data on children at risk early in the assessment process, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services can better respond to family crises.
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