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How the U.S. will deploy intelligent transit networks that enable connected vehicles

While America’s transportation infrastructure continues to be one of the country’s greatest historical accomplishments, as well as the lifeblood of the American economy, the system itself continues to have serious challenges during the last two decades. This is mainly due to the rise in traffic congestion that has ensnarled hundreds of cities across the country. […]

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Cooperative agreements can be a timesaver as public procurement workloads increase

No question, the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted public procurement workloads, says Ian Coyle, county administrator in Livingston County, N.Y. Coyle serves as chief administrative, budget and procurement officer for the county (population 65,000), which is in the Rochester, N.Y., metro area of the Empire State. “The pandemic has affected all elements of local government operations. […]

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Like a 100-year flood that, upon receding, reveals a redrawn landscape, COVID-19 is remaking the way government agencies pursue their missions. The pandemic has “impacted the nature” of public sector jobs, according to 76 percent of more than 1,200 state and local government employees surveyed last year by MissionSquare Research Institute. Among them, 31 percent […]

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Respecting employees’ health data: How agencies can safeguard COVID-19 vaccination and test information

While the omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge is easing up in many parts of the U.S., it is still setting records nationally and internationally. With the likelihood of new variants also on the horizon, it is vital for employers to communicate quickly and efficiently as new information arises. Employers are grappling with the challenge of keeping their […]

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How state CIOs can reinvigorate technology systems in the new year

With the new year comes new challenges—and as we enter year three of the pandemic, state governments are evolving as citizen needs continue to shift. States play an essential role in maintaining operations, and they are always looking for solutions that deliver for citizens while ensuring continuity of operations. NASCIO recently released the annual State […]

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Four infrastructure considerations capable of making smart cities “smarter” and more resilient

With the passage of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, much-needed funds are starting to trickle down to states and cities. But how will localities spend their share? While our nation’s roads, bridges, and highways need attention, the legislation also offers new opportunities for state and local agencies to lay the infrastructure of […]

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Three steps for leveraging smart technologies to support growing cities of any size

America is a country on the move. According to a report from Freddie Mac, the population in the South and West grew seven times faster than in the Northeast and Midwest between 2017 and 2019. Some smaller and medium-sized metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) have seen faster growth rates than larger MSAs, and, for most locations, […]

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2021 Crown Communities Award winner: King County’s enterprise-wide COVID-19 response

King County, Wash., covers more than 2,100 square miles in the Pacific Northwest, encompassing 39 cities, suburban areas, farmland and undeveloped natural lands that include mountains, forests and waterways. King County also was the country’s ground zero for COVID-19, with the first reported death happening in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland in February 2020, followed […]

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Building smart cities and counties with the Infrastructure Act

The “smart city” concept has been adopted by cities and counties globally. While the term is inexact, a typical vision is of an IT-enabled environment that efficiently and effectively delivers public services; enables informed, proactive decision-making by the leadership; and promotes sustainability through better resource utilization. To deliver on this vision, smart cities require a […]

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Predictions for local governments in 2022: Resiliency and sustainability

We are all aware that 2021 was a challenging year for communities around the country, and while some of these challenges linger, the new year presents an opportunity for local governments to drive community-wide improvements that will optimize buildings, public spaces, utilities and more to create healthy, thriving environments in 2022. Sustainability is an ongoing […]

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How the U.S. will deploy intelligent transit networks that enable connected vehicles

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Cooperative agreements can be a timesaver as public procurement workloads increase

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The data-intensive workplace of the future

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Respecting employees’ health data: How agencies can safeguard COVID-19 vaccination and test information

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How state CIOs can reinvigorate technology systems in the new year

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Four infrastructure considerations capable of making smart cities “smarter” and more resilient

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Three steps for leveraging smart technologies to support growing cities of any size

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2021 Crown Communities Award winner: King County’s enterprise-wide COVID-19 response

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Building smart cities and counties with the Infrastructure Act

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Predictions for local governments in 2022: Resiliency and sustainability

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