The States Shifting Road Safety Dollars Away From Safety Programs
Some in Congress are asking why states are redirecting the federal money at a time when crashes and highway deaths are on the rise.
How IT investment will build the government agencies of tomorrow
Intelligent state and local agencies will be integrated enterprises, using digital tools to feed their knowledge, improve their decision-making and make their citizens’ lives better, every single day.
Why It's So Hard to Convince the Public on Transportation Projects
Drivers and engineers often hold very different attitudes on transportation that directly contradict those of transportation planners, new research shows.
Judiciary’s zero-trust foundation secures remote access
With two-factor authentication and a cloud native platform that secures users, apps and devices, the New Jersey Judiciary’s 10,000 employees can securely anywhere.
Don’t let the next software supply chain attack threaten your mainframe
The misconception that mainframes are inherently secure makes it easier for hackers to take advantage of this fallacy and gain access to a trove of sensitive public information, especially through seemingly benign software updates or downloads.
Here Are the US Cities That Will Host World Cup Soccer Matches in 2026
Twenty-two locations were in the running for the high-profile tournament, 16 across the U.S., Canada and Mexico won out.
Mayors endorse emerging technologies at annual conference
City leaders staked out positions related to drones, public safety, broadband, renewable energy, blockchain technology and more at their 90th annual conference.
Can't Get There From Here: The Missing Middle Along Florida's Coast-to-Coast Trail
Bicyclists tell of having to ride along busy highways as officials say an unfinished segment may be years more in the making.
Lawmaker questions community doorbell surveillance
Sen. Edward J. Markey wants more information on “invasive data collection and problematic engagement with police departments” of Amazon’s subsidiary, Ring.
County to build fiber ring and data center for local governments
The Summit County Public Safety Fiber and Communications Network will serve 31 Ohio city, village and township governments and public safety agencies.
Cloud adopters are the ‘weak link’ in security
Threats are shifting from cloud providers to developers and users, according to a new report.
Why Biden Just Declared Heat Pumps and Solar Panels Essential to National Defense
COMMENTARY | Other presidents used the Defense Production Act to boost fossil fuel supplies. Biden is using it to replace them with clean energy. But just ramping up production isn’t enough.
School Districts to Receive $500M in Federal Funds to Buy Electric Buses
The Biden administration recently announced the new funding for this year, in addition to $5 billion in infrastructure act funds, for school districts to replace polluting diesel buses. But making the switch to electric will be challenging for some communities.
City Official: State Transportation Agencies Block Street Safety Progress
The Idaho city council president told congressional lawmakers that state policies are designed to make sure vehicles go fast. She and others offered local solutions to make roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.
For mental crises, send a pro not the police?
Evidence from a pilot program in Denver suggests that providing mental health support for nonviolent emergencies can help reduce crime and save money.
How One State is Helping its Cities Find Their Toxic Lead Pipes
Ohio is investing in technology for mapping lead water pipes in communities statewide as part of an initiative to locate, remove and replace them.
Are States and Localities Wasting Their ARPA Funds? Some in Congress Want to Know
The Treasury Department is not monitoring if governments are using the recovery money properly, Republican senators charge. They are asking the Government Accounting Office to investigate.
NIST offers $1 million for next-gen incident command dashboards
Teams that use advanced technologies to improve the quality, usability and functionality of incident command dashboards for first responders can earn up to $1 million in the Command Dashboard Integrating Next-Gen, or CommanDING, challenge.
Work Zones Cause Crashes—but Only Sometimes
Researchers found that there are more vehicle accidents in work zones on busy roads, among other things.
Smart edge infrastructure expands capacity, real-time data access
Using a fiber-connected infrastructure network solution creates a fully manageable low-latency, high-performance network for testing various mobility technologies on Peachtree Corners’ smart city streets.
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