Article As cities and counties update technology, they are steady buyers of batteries and lighting systems 31st July 2023 Local governments need batteries and related products for their facilities and vehicles, says Brandon Boozer, senior key account manager for Batteries Plus. The firm sells batteries, chargers, lighting products, generators and other gear and related services. The following link spotlights the company’s work with municipalities. The company is a growing battery franchise, with 700+ locations […]
GalleryNews The American City & County 2022 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant winners 26th July 2023 Throughout the year, we have been introducing you to the 2022 winners of the annual American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants of the Year awards. The American City & County Crown Communities award recognizes projects that cities or counties have undertaken during the year that have had a positive impact on […]
Article Mobility platforms and data analytics can add value to transit infrastructure upgrades 24th July 2023 Local government officials need to expand their definition of infrastructure, says Konstantin Spasov, vice president of business development at Modeshift. The firm provides account-based fare collection solutions that help transit agencies modernize their urban fare and data collection infrastructure. The company offers tools that enable transit systems to upgrade their end-user technology. The firm’s offerings […]
Article How can local governments regulate generative AI—Just ask ChatGPT 19th July 2023 Hardly a day goes by without some new warning or danger being reported about artificial intelligence (AI) and, in particular, generative AI. State and local governments have little choice but to confront AI with proactive policies regarding their usage policy given the vast amounts of personal data collected and stored on government systems. The governor […]
Article Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk 18th July 2023 In the first five months of 2023 alone, the United States experienced 11 climate disaster events with confirmed losses of over $1 billion each. With June’s severe weather in the south, that number climbed to 12. Last year, there were 18 such disasters, costing more than $175 billion and 474 lives. Business and government leaders […]
Article Fostering innovation through digital modernization 18th July 2023 Government officials and other asset owners currently are experiencing record increases in project volume and maintenance work orders stimulated by new funding and aging infrastructure. Yet, the opportunity to repair and replace infrastructure comes with the challenge of managing new and bigger capital improvement programs (CIPs), while simultaneously balancing an aging workforce, labor shortages and […]
News Carlsblad, Calif., Charleston, S.C. included in latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies certification for data excellence 17th July 2023 There are two new American cities that achieved certification in the latest round of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities Certification, which recognizes communities that are using data exceptionally well throughout local government systems. The certification identifies well-managed local governments, setting a standard that “enables cities to improve their resiliency, crisis response time, economic mobility, public […]
Article Government systems must be sustainable, secure and cost effective for mission achievement 17th July 2023 Government services are more than a utility—they help citizens better manage their lives and thrive in a modern society. The key to delivering high-quality citizen services is continuous innovation, unhindered by legacy technology challenges linked to cost, time and efficiency loss. According to NASCIO, 63 percent of state chief information officers noted a challenge in […]
Article Giving municipal fleet EVs a second job: Emergency response with V2G 14th July 2023 Could electric vehicles (EVs) help solve our power issues? As an untapped resource for enhancing grid resilience, EVs have the potential to serve as mobile energy storage units that can contribute to grid stabilization during extreme weather that causes grid instability and power outages. Heat waves are on the rise, a concerning trend highlighted by […]
News U.S. Department of Transportation publishes resource to help cities take advantage of charging infrastructure funding 13th July 2023 As vehicle manufactures rapidly shift toward electric vehicles, a tipping point is fast approaching—cities and counties need to be ready to take advantage of the funding opportunities for charging infrastructure available to them. A new technical resource from the U.S. Department of Transportation, published in collaboration with the Department of Energy and the Joint Office […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
