Smart cameras automate recording, boost police transparency
Upgrades to cameras in New Hampshire’s State Police cruisers and officer uniforms will simplify camera recording duties and ease uploading footage to secure cloud storage.
Driverless Taxis Hit the Streets
California regulators gave Cruise the go-ahead to charge passengers to ride through San Francisco in its autonomous vehicles, but public safety skepticism remains.
3 Reasons Why Expanding Access to Homeownership Alone Won’t Close the Racial Wealth Gap
COMMENTARY | This strategy has not lead to real progress in the last few decades. More structural changes are needed in many policy areas to increase wealth for Black and Brown Americans.
Two States Cancel Highway Expansions After Years of Planning
Advocates in favor of scrapping highway projects hope that increased public pressure and scrutiny from the Biden administration will halt others.
Rents and Home Prices Are Blowing Up in Florida's Miami-Dade County
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has declared a rent emergency, as middle and working class families are hardest hit.
Automated Buses Will Still Need Skilled Human Operators
Even as buses incorporate more automated features, the complexity of driving near pedestrians and in changing weather will require trained human operators, a new report says.
Feds Unveil $368M in Grants for Dozens of Rail Projects
The money will go towards upgrades on both freight and passenger lines in 32 states.
Battle Over Status of Uber and Lyft Drivers Returns to the Ballot Box
Massachusetts voters will decide if the drivers are treated as employees or contractors. It’s the latest dispute to play out between labor advocates and the ride-booking giants.
Roadside Objects Can Trick Driverless Cars
Researchers found that cardboard boxes and bicycles placed on the side of the road caused vehicles to permanently stop on empty thoroughfares and intersections.
All eyes on the FCC as deadline for 911 overhaul approaches
By enforcing its z-axis requirements and moving toward nationwide deployment, the Federal Communications Commission can fundamentally transform national emergency response.
Steps Toward Effectively Spending the Federal Broadband Funding
A new McKinsey report says states have a huge opportunity, but they need a dedicated team and be ready to assess where broadband is available already, among other things.
States Look to Electric Utilities for Broadband Connections
New York, Arkansas and Florida and their partners are taking advantage of utilities’ existing fiber-optic networks to spur middle-mile broadband connections.
The Legal Clash Over a City’s Landmark Natural Gas Ban
Since Berkeley, California prohibited gas connections to most new buildings, dozens of cities have followed suit with similar policies. Now, a federal appeals court will decide whether the local statute is allowed under federal law.
States look to electric utilities for broadband connections
New York, Arkansas and Florida and their partners are taking advantage of utilities’ existing fiber-optic networks to spur middle-mile broadband connections.
A step closer to seamless transit
Interoperability of platforms that promote data sharing and collaboration across stakeholders will be critical to improved agency services and better the passenger experience.
How process mining uncovers workflow bottlenecks
Understanding how processes operate across technology stacks and departments can help agencies weed out inefficiencies.
A Bike Advocate Mayor on a Mission to Create ‘People-oriented’ Streets
Emeryville, California Mayor John Bauters, who has gained notice for his punchy tweets about cycling and pedestrian issues, explains his broader vision for transforming the city.
Pedestrian Fatalities Are Surging. Here Are Strategies to Bring Them Down
COMMENTARY | While traffic volume dropped precipitously during the pandemic, vehicle fatalities, particularly those involving pedestrians, are increasing at a record-setting pace. But there are things governments can do to address the issue.
When Self-driving Cars Crash, Who’s Responsible? Courts and Insurers Need to Know What’s Inside the ‘Black Box’
Decision-making processes of self-driving cars are difficult to understand, but the growing field of “explainable AI” may help provide some answers.
The infrastructure buildout will be paperless
Digitizing construction management will help agencies save money, improve collaboration and transparency, enhance roadway safety and ease reporting.
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