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How cities can use transport data to reduce pollution and increase safety

AWS Public Sector Blog

Improving air quality through co-creation In 2018, the Mayor of London set an ambitious goal : 80 percent of the 31 million daily trips in the city should be made on foot, by bicycle, or public transport by 2041. With this data, we challenged tech app startups to develop new ways to make our roads safer and smarter during roadworks.

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Why the creation of smart cities requires real-time data processing

Open Access Government - Technology News

Think smart homes, street security, water monitoring, healthcare, traffic lighting, traffic control, and smart waste management. Think smart homes, street security, water monitoring, healthcare, traffic lighting, traffic control, and smart waste management. 5G offers faster, more reliable, and more secure connectivity.

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How artificial intelligence can aid urban development

Open Access Government - Technology News

Artificial intelligence can be a game-changer in the mission of modernizing urban development, especially when it comes to transportation infrastructure Planning and maintaining communities in the modern world is as simple as threading a needle with an elephant. So, too, do the grids and topography that are unique to every city.

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What’s Going On with ARP Infrastructure Investment in North Carolina?

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

One difference is that in North Carolina there were no reported local government budgeted amounts as of last December for the sub-categories of Public Transportation, Roadways and Bridges, or Other Infrastructure. Public Space 12.5 Cyber Security.5 Broadband 2.8 Green Infrastructure 1.0

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A Decade of Connect Karo: Advancing Urban Development, Food Security, Climate Resilience and Electric Mobility

The City Fix

Join us July 17-18 for Connect Karo 2023 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Register now and review the agenda. Since 2013, WRI India’s annual flagship event, Connect Karo, has served as a platform for facilitating dialogue between policymakers, experts.

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Comcast Awards $20,00 Grant to The WorkPlace in Vermont

The Whistle Post

The WorkPlace is a nonprofit organization that coordinates regional and state-wide workforce development programs to prepare people for careers while strengthening the workforce. The grant helps address digital literacy barriers for low-income Vermonters, age 55 and older, who are looking to expand their job skills and re-enter the workforce.

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It’s time to evolve IT procurement

AWS Public Sector Blog

Those who slow-walk cloud adoption in hopes of a compromise often face issues such as inconsistent standards, confusion, security risks, and cost overruns. Additionally, change management is essential as teams shift left towards iterative development and automated deployments.