Article Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence for America’s infrastructure 24th July 2024 Since celebrating Infrastructure Week in May, the conversation around infrastructure development has taken on a new dimension—one that goes beyond bridges and highways: harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) to propel our infrastructure into the future. AI serves as a catalyst for productivity in a sector often burdened by resource constraints and historical […]
Commentary Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data 17th July 2024 Permitting is an essential aspect of sustainable growth and community development. As city governments make strides in modernizing how they manage, track and maintain assets, many are finding opportunities to rethink their approach to permitting and community engagement. Submitting a permit is often laden with paperwork, leading to delays that stall progress and frustrate residents […]
Article Here’s a quick sustainability win: Make structures more energy-efficient 16th July 2024 Cities and counties can achieve significant sustainability wins in the short term by focusing on actions that deliver tangible benefits fairly quickly, says Jimmy Carchietta, a LEED accredited professional and founder of Cotocon Group, a New York-based sustainability consultancy that helps its clients plan and construct efficient, sustainable and low-carbon-footprint buildings throughout the U.S. The […]
Article Addressing the mobile threat to the U.S. election 9th July 2024 In April 2024, cybercriminals successfully targeted Coffee County, Ga., with a ransomware attack that forced the county to cut connection to the state’s voter registration system, impacting more than 43,000 citizens. This attack is one of countless recent cyberattacks targeting state and local electoral processes. Just months earlier, in January, citizens in New Hampshire received […]
Article What the DOJ’s accessibility rule means for state and local governments 8th July 2024 On April 24, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule mandating that state and local government websites and mobile applications must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, state and local governments are required to comply with these new standards based on their population size by specific deadlines, underscoring the […]
Article Government officials determine the best way to electrify fleets and meet clean fleet regulations 3rd July 2024 Bradley Northup, public works superintendent of fleet operations for Carlsbad, Calif., describes being a fleet manager in the Golden State as a “complex assignment.” He notes a couple of challenges that California fleet managers face, such as: the need to set up medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification in public sector fleets, and challenges in implementing […]
Article Choosing an eSignature solution? Here’s what government agencies should look for 27th June 2024 With many government organizations shifting to digital processes and replacing paper-based signing with digitized agreements and contracts, the need to uphold the authenticity and security of documents is paramount. Further, the government and federal industries are highly regulated, as they deal with the most critical types of transactions, so it’s no surprise that government-grade solutions […]
Article The growing crisis of pedestrian safety: A call for predictive & prescriptive AI-driven solutions 26th June 2024 In recent years, pedestrian safety has become a growing issue in urban planning and traffic management. Alarmingly, the number of traffic-related incidents and fatalities involving pedestrians has increased rapidly, raising significant concerns among policymakers, city planners and the general public. According to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian deaths in the […]
Article Ideas to enhance the appeal of traffic congestion pricing 21st June 2024 New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s last-minute decision to “pause” congestion pricing means that drivers throughout New York will avoid the $15 congestion pricing fee to enter Manhattan, but it also means local residents and business owners will pay in the form of fare hikes and service cuts for public transit options. The decision all along […]
Article Weeding your government record garden: A 5-step approach 21st June 2024 As summer gardening ushers in a spirit of renewal and rejuvenation, it’s a perfect time for state and local government agencies to embark on a digital “weeding” of their legacy records. Cluttered records management is inefficient, wastes valuable staff time, and can be costly from various perspectives. Fortunately, just as tending to an overgrown garden […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020