Smart cities need to be more human, so we’re creating Sims-style virtual worlds
Agent-based modeling simulates the behavior of individuals as they move around and interact inside a virtual world.
Open data increases efficiency, not just transparency
Open data improves external transparency, internal management and automated reporting, according to a new report.
Big data analysis enlisted for Justice investigations
The Justice Department will be analyzing mountains of data related to opioid sales on the darknet and illegal trades on the stock market to uncover large-scale, secretive crimes.
Could Self-Driving Trucks Be Good for Truckers?
That’s what a new study from Uber’s self-driving-truck team says, and a variety of trucking experts think they might be right.
Citizen satisfaction with federal services increases
The increase is the result of improvements made in information, processes and websites.
DHS pushes screening of first responder mobile apps
A pilot program found security, privacy or access vulnerabilities in nearly every app it tested.
New York Looks to Lead on Offshore Wind, Not Drilling
Meanwhile, Alaska’s congressional delegation has backed offshore drilling in some places but wants local consultation before finalizing a plan.
Los Angeles maximizes the data from its annual homeless count
The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count tracks the county and city populations annually to qualify for federal funding.
ICE taps into license plate recognition tech
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement will soon have access to a database of license plate records that can also track vehicles in near real time.
The consumer electronics that power public safety
Connected emergency vehicles, mobile apps for responders and the internet of life saving things show the merging of consumer and public safety technology.
San José Mayor Quits FCC Broadband Group Citing ‘Predetermined, Industry-Favoring Outcome’
Liccardo’s resignation reflected critic’s frustration over the committee focus on industry concerns with state and local government.
Hawaii false alarm a 'harrowing' experience, state's senator says
A Senate panel explored the causes behind the recent mistaken broadcast of an emergency alert.
N.Y. Governor Follows Montana’s Lead on State-Level Net Neutrality Protections
STATE & LOCAL ROUNDUP | Open records decision made on Pittsburgh’s HQ2 proposal; San Francisco’s new interim mayor; ‘Feed Your Soul’ in Louisiana; and a Daylight Saving Time proposal in Florida.
Dear State and Local Gov: FCC Chair Ajit Pai Is Just Not That Into You
Pai even blew up an intergovernmental advisory committee after members asked to talk to him about its future.
AT&T disputes Verizon's FirstNet interconnection claims
Although Verizon said it is working on an interconnection with the nationwide public safety network, AT&T said those claims are not true.
Solving congestion with traffic data as a service
Location information from third-party smartphone and navigation applications gives StreeLight Data a near real-time look at around 20 percent of an area's traffic.
Parsing the 'chaos' of emergency communications
New technology from GlobalFlyte allows users to set up an 3-D audio space to boost comprehension of radio communications.
Montana Governor's Executive Order Ties Net Neutrality to State Contracts
STATE & LOCAL ROUNDUP: Louisiana governor’s “ugly” budget; explore Florida's unsolved homicide cases; and why Lincoln, Nebraska will see big benefits from New York's future subway cars.
Oakland’s Website Overhaul Is Underway
A new Design League embedded with city departments is helping identify which services to digitize.
Virginia Enters 2nd Year of On-Demand Traffic Intelligence Experiment
Standardized data is allowing the state to make more informed transportation decisions more often.
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