Government Technology April 2009

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Municipal Broadband Efforts Succeed Despite Wi-Fi Meltdown

By Andy Opsahl

Broadband Internet connectivity helps cities diversify economies and boost efficiency.

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Public Safety

Jacksonville, Florida, Transportation Authority Installs Wireless Camera System: By Elaine Rundle, Staff Writer
The surveillance system is monitored by a centralized command center and will aid in investigating customer complaints and keeping passengers and employees safe.

Justice

Facial Recognition Helps Indiana Secure Drivers' Licenses: By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor, Justice and Public Safety Editor
Indiana motor vehicle agency uses facial recognition technology to deter identity theft.

Electronic Government

Nebraska Online Vehicle Tax Estimator Gives Citizens Tax and Fee Estimates: By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer
Nebraska public-private collaboration helps consumers estimate costs before automobile purchases.

Green Technology

Light Emitting Diode Streetlight Systems Help Cities Save Energy: By Elaine Rundle, Staff Writer
Los Angeles and Anchorage, Alaska, cut energy consumption with LEDs and central controls.

Geo Info

Transparency Efforts Make Alabama More Accountable to Citizens: By Patrick Michels, Contributing Writer
Alabama uses Virtual Earth and other simple Web tools to make government data more open.

signal-noise

Electronic Tax Filing: Are Cell Phones the New Frontier? (Opinion): By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer
Mobile phones have plenty of power to file a simple tax return.

Feature

Web 2.0 Tools Strengthen Toxic Substances Control in California: By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
Shell Culp, CIO of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, explains how blogs, wikis, databases and new legislation help keep toxins out of products.

On the Scene

Apollo 13 Flight Director Urges Space Program Support: By Government Technology
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Chief of Staff Wins IT Award

Big Picture

NOAA Studies Changes in Arctic Atmosphere: By Government Technology
Specially equipped aircraft records radiation, cloud formation and airborne aerosols.

Spectrum

Alabama May Subsidize Cell Phones for Low-Income Residents: By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor
Intelligent pill can be programmed to target specific ailments, researchers say.

Profile

Collin County's Caren Skipworth Pushes Regional Collaboration: By Steve Towns, Editor
IT director for Texas county led effort to build shared communication network.

Point of View

Stimulus Package May Bring Golden Age for Technology in Government (opinion): By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act may fund smart grids, smart buildings, truly intelligent transportation systems.