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Safer, More Sustainable Transport in a Post-COVID-19 World

The City Fix

The COVID-19 crisis has shown that effective public transport is vital to keeping cities running. By serving essential workers in health care, emergency services, food services, and other sectors, public transport has become a service not just for some people. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Delaware's Economic Development Response to COVID-19

First State Insights

Delaware Prosperity Partnership representatives, Kurt Foreman, President and CEO, Charles Madden, Director of Talent Acquisition, and John Taylor, Director of Economic Research, talk with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about economic development in Delaware, with a focus on the response to and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

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Michael Huerta: COVID-19 and Airline Bankruptcy?

Policy Chats

In this episode, former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Huerta talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the possibilities of the airline industry facing bankruptcy due to COVID-19. About Michael Huerta: Michael Huerta served as a former administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration between 2013 and 2018.

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The New York MTA Should Use Proof-of-payment

The Market Urbanism Report

An "honor system" would be more efficient than enforcement at the gates.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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5 Ways Momentum for Climate Action Has Grown Since the Paris Agreement Was Signed

The City Fix

Since the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in 2015 and signed by 175 countries on Earth Day the following year, global momentum to tackle the climate emergency has been building. Progress has been made on almost every front, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Making the most of our digital collections

Princeton Public Library

It’s clear that one of the things that keeps us connected in this time of quarantine and distancing is our love of, and reliance on, stories.

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The New York MTA Should Use Proof-of-payment

The Market Urbanism Report

An "honor system" would be more efficient than enforcement at the gates.

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Earth Day at 50: Five Ways to Honor the Legacy and Change the World

The City Fix

Fifty years ago, 20 million Americans (10% of the U.S. population at the time) took to the streets at the first Earth Day to demand a better future. Outraged by polluted air and water, by oil spills and the destruction. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Census 2020 Complete Count in Delaware

First State Insights

Christina Stauffer, Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Assessment at the University of Delaware and Alanna Mozeik, Policy Lead and Technical Advisor at the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services talk with Sean O’Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about the Census 2020 Complete Count effort in Delaware and at the University of Delaware.

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COVID-19: Airline Bankruptcy? (with Michael Huerta)

Policy Chats

In this episode, former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Huerta talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the possibilities of the airline industry facing bankruptcy due to COVID-19. About Michael Huerta: Michael Huerta served as a former administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration between 2013 and 2018.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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New Feature: Virtual Town Hall

Social Pinpoint

We are excited to release our newest engagement tool, Virtual Town Hall, which will allow you to create a virtual meeting place to supplement or replace a more traditional in-person meeting. The post New Feature: Virtual Town Hall appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Season 3 Episode 13 - Stuart McGuigan, CIO, State Department

GovCast

Stuart McGuigan discusses the promises technologies like AI and machine learning bring to the State Department, whose tough job is to manage disparate systems around the world. Interest in such technologies are what shaped McGuigan's career in the private sector at various health companies. Plus, he discusses modernization efforts that started earlier and allowed the agency to easily transition to telework during the coronavirus pandemic.

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S17 Episode 01: Healthy Shoreline, Healthy River

ParkTalk podcast

Learn how Naperville Park District is working to restore and protect the water quality of the DuPage River. Learn how Naperville Park District is working to restore and protect the water quality of the DuPage River.

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The Importance of Collaboration During COVID-19 — May Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The May issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving deeper into one of the feature articles, “ Collaboration in the Time of Pandemic.” We’re honored to be joined by the author, and executive director of NOVA Parks, Paul Gilbert, as well as Jane Rudolph, director of Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Kirk Kincannon, executive director of Fairfax County Park Authority.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Episode 103: Emergency Management in Times of Crisis

FedHeads

On episode 103, the Fedheads welcome Craig Fugate, former FEMA Administrator during the Obama Administration to discuss the keys to managing during times of crisis. They also chat about how the response needs are different from other disasters. On episode 103, the Fedheads welcome Craig Fugate, former FEMA Administrator during the Obama Administration to discuss the keys to managing during times of crisis.

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Season 3 Episode 12 - Michelle Holko, Presidential Innovation Fellow at NIH

GovCast

Michelle Holko had made it a lifelong passion to explore innovations in health data analytics and bioinformatics. Currently detailed as a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the National Institutes of Health’s All Of Us Research Program, Holko is working to better engage research participants and researchers. She discusses her background at DARPA plus emerging technologies, wearable devices, vaccine research and more — all incredibly important during pandemics like COVID-19's that government faces

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Safely Celebrate Earth Day with Parks and Recreation — Episode 064

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Earth Day is a time when people all over the world promote the importance of environmental awareness, and it serves as a reminder that anyone can take small steps to protect the environment. This year, on April 22, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day has been a critical event since its inception in 1970 – in fact, in response to the very first Earth Day, landmark environmental laws like The Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act were created, as well

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Episode 102: Success Stories During The Pandemic

FedHeads

On episode 102, Robert Shea and Francis Rose discuss the impact the pandemic has had on the nation and the government’s response. They shared what successes we’ve had and improvements the government can evolve from. On episode 102, Robert Shea and Francis Rose discuss the impact the pandemic has had on the nation and the government’s response. They shared what successes we’ve had and improvements the government can evolve from.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.