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 roughly $30 million project will increase wireless data capacity by tenfold. Project officials expect work to be done by the end of next year, with the first 5G service available in some areas early next year.
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Drive the ARC, a network of 57 public chargers stretching from Monterey to Lake Tahoe in California, has been completed. It offers electric vehicle drivers an escape from what is known as "range anxiety."
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The unmanned aircraft are expected to provide services to the oil and gas industry before branching into new sectors. The airport's close proximity to waterways and the Gulf of Mexico has been billed as a strong advantage.
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Plus, Engaged Cities Award names finalist cities; Los Angeles unveils a new interactive map of local government property; a $12 million philanthropic endeavor supports economic mobility in 10 cities; and more.
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At the second annual Chicago Digital Government Summit this week, public-sector data experts shared common challenges that government should prepare for in creating and running data programs.
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Florence, Ariz., and India-based Subex are partnering on an Internet of Things initiative to advance end-to-end cybersecurity, while at the same time teaching residents about how they can secure their own technology.
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The request for information is an early element of InnovateOhio strategy, currently under development. The initiative is being led by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted with the goal of providing Internet access to underserved Ohioans.
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An operator is on the vehicle at all times, though officials have said that the intent is for the shuttle to operate as autonomously as possible throughout all three phases of the pilot project.
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Lower operating costs and environmental benefits are cited as key selling points for electric airplanes. For example, a pilot-in-training will pay about $50 an hour for fuel alone for a conventional plane.
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Population density and whether residents can afford it are two of the main barriers to broadband expansion, officials say. For families unable to afford services, regional collaborations can help to bridge the cost gap.
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With the county database offline since a cyberattack in late May, the real estate and title search businesses in the county had been in limbo. Title searches are not possible without access to deed records.
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Without discussion on the merits of meeting the demand, the board tackled the agenda item in two minutes, voted and moved on. An additional $25,000 will come out of the city budget to cover the insurance policy deductible.
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The Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities – Network is a nonprofit that facilitates 38 programs at universities across the country and their work with their communities to generate high-tech solutions.
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The department is short hundreds of officers and has struggled in recent years with response times. Officials hope the online reporting system will help speed response times to emergency calls.
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Legislators canceled a vote on a telecom-backed bill that would have made it easier and cheaper for companies to install 5G small cell antennas. Municipal leaders criticized the bill for eroding local authority.
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