Accelerating Innovation and Digital Transformation in Local Government
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The 54 winning cities in this year’s survey are incorporating community feedback into their plans, ensuring responsible AI use, maturing their data programs and navigating challenges without sacrificing service. -
The 52 counties honored in this year's awards from the Center for Digital Government are transforming local government with cutting-edge tech while focusing on resident services.
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Winning cities in the 2024 Digital Cities Survey are not only modernizing their IT infrastructure — they're investing in digital equity programs, upgrading resident-facing services and prioritizing data security.
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The Fresno County Rural Transit Agency has launched a new electric vehicle ride-sharing program meant to beef up transportation options in and around Fresno’s rural, unincorporated communities.
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The city of Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department have adopted what3words, an application that enables the emergency response teams to better their missions with improved location detection.
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A preliminary report by the Albany Municipal Internet Commission recommends that the city pursue citywide broadband Internet as a way to increase high-speed Internet access for its residents.
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Using a public-private partnership, about 3,400 homes in rural Walker County, Tenn., will be equipped for high-speed Internet in the next two years, with the project costing nearly $11.3 million total.
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Through its new consolidated Office of Technology and Innovation, NYC is working to expand connectivity access through various technology-related initiatives, including its most recent advancement: Big Apple Connect.
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McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael publicly tested election equipment on Thursday morning before voters head to the polls Nov. 8, and all of the tabulation machines performed correctly during the test.
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Following the construction of wireless facilities in Keene, city councilors heard from residents with concerns about possible related health effects, renewing discussion and ultimately electing to continue conversation.
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The city of Beaumont's new electric scooter program has seen a significant increase in ridership in less than a year, but the council has safety concerns about a spike in underage riding.
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The city of Mankato purchased a public safety drone that's equipped with cameras to record photos and video. Although a public forum has been held, the public has had little comment on the drone.
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Two buses in a Georgia school district outfitted with technology to allow them to communicate with traffic signals gave the buses green lights on heavily traveled corridors, resulting in improved performance.
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Plus, how electric infrastructure can help expand access to high-speed Internet, Boston unveils the results of a recent digital equity assessment, Salesforce tapped to help distribute federal grant money, and more.
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Weld County, Colo., officials this month took a new action to improve the county's cybersecurity as it shifted to a .gov domain name, according to a news release from county leadership.
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At Bloomberg CityLab 2022 this week, local leaders from around the globe came together to define the role of digital innovation for cities and how a solution-centered approach to technology can make its impact sustainable.
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The Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved a $7 million expansion of ShotSpotter after months of debate over the controversial gun detection system after a five-hour meeting and split vote among counselors.
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The NYPD’s department-issued cellphones are getting a new app that will allow cops to quickly access LGBTQ resources for city residents needing help, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Tuesday.
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