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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Policies in response to COVID-19 have brought about awe-inspiring growth in telehealth services. However, there are multiple remaining telehealth issues that all levels of government need to be aware of.
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City officials are using the time during the COVID-19 pandemic to increase the usage of technology to reinvent how the city operates. More technology will lead to efficiencies, especially around its workforce.
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The company has had a 5G network up and running in Houston since late 2018, but it was by invitation only to business users. This is the first time it will be made available to consumers and all businesses.
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In many rural areas, more than half of all households don’t have Internet access and even more don’t have subscriptions. But the issue isn’t limited to rural areas; urban areas share a similar problem.
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Following COVID-19 related stay-at-home orders, transit ridership across the U.S. fell 40.8 percent in March compared to a year ago, after two months of ridership gains in a number of cities.
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There is agreement on both sides of the aisle that an expansion of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would benefit state and local efforts. There isn't consensus on just how that should happen.
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To date, health authorities here and across the nation have been sparing with data, citing federal and state medical privacy laws to justify withholding any information that might identify an individual patient.
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A new pilot project will focus mostly on evaluating the technology, known as Cellular Vehicle to Everything, in connected roadside infrastructure, such as stoplights and traffic monitoring devices.
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If the new plan is approved, Beep, an autonomous mobility company based in Orlando, would provide two electric, 15-foot shuttles to cruise along the waterfront at a brisk 15 miles per hour.
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The recent cyberattack against the city of Florence is prompting officials in Athens to invest in cybersecurity enhancements. Among the steps being taken are backup software and storage devices.
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The legislation temporarily bans facial recognition in state schools and requires the state Education Department to study the issue and craft regulations. Opponents of the technology have criticized its use in schools.
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According to college officials, 50 computers and the SUNY Erie Community College website were disabled by a malware attack early Wednesday. Colleges and universities have been an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals.
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Analysis from StreetLight Data shows traffic levels have largely returned to pre-COVID levels, particularly in rural counties, and among more blue-collar workers who can’t always work from home.
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The transit agency announced the launch of a capacity-tracking feature that shows passenger counts on city buses. The smartphone app feature aims to help with social distancing during the pandemic.
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Electric vehicle drivers will pay a fee to use the two fast-charging stations, while the other six will be free to use. The stations will cost roughly $100,000 to install, according to the draft resolution.
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