AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As they consider where to allocate these funds, public infrastructure owners, especially Department of Transportation (DOT) and public works agencies, have to assess the condition of their assets, determine what to prioritize while rebuilding, and identify what needs maintenance. Reach out to the AWS team to get started.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In cities around the world, the sudden and sustained drop in public transport ridership during COVID-19 has caused a financial and operational crisis for both large public transport agencies and semiformal service providers. In most places, existing business models and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 17, 2025

Spain could support the decarbonization of the transport sector by manufacturing renewable molecules and could lead as a European sustainable fuel producer.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Plummeting bus and train ridership, lost jobs, overflowing warehouses, more inequality: 2020’s disruptions to the transport sector were widespread and deep. Speaking at Transforming Transportation 2021, co-hosted by WRI and the World Bank, sustainable mobility leaders from around the world. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Although smart city technology has long been a focus for local governments, a great deal of energy and investment has been put into projects such as smart streetlights, transportation infrastructure and digital kiosks. It’s an area that is ripe for innovation…

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 3, 2022

Deutsche Post DHL’s head of sustainability for German Post and Parcel discusses how the logistics industry can work to decarbonize road transportation and meet consumer expectations.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It’s an initiative that echoes the necessity for our streets to be cycle friendly , forming part of the wider aim of creating smarter, safer and more sustainable towns and cities, says Mark Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer, VivaCity. For this to succeed, we need AI-powered data to deliver smart, safe and sustainable cycling.

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The City Fix

APRIL 6, 2023

The momentum towards low-carbon and sustainable transport is growing globally, but the sector still lags behind many others and each country faces a unique path to travel. Political landscapes, regulations, industry interests, market set-ups, financial resources and social considerations all.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In January 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) unveiled the National Roadway Safety Strategy , and Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that includes a new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. A follow-up workshop at Bellevue City Hall built upon progress from the roundtable.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 30, 2024

Sustainability has been a talking point for cities and counties for decades, and the increasing impacts of climate change have added a sense of urgency to “going green” initiatives. To see which cities earned the top spots, as well as the metrics that got them there, click the gallery above.

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Traditional, car-centric transport planning has not only increased greenhouse gas emissions, but has also detrimentally impacted air quality, road injuries and fatalities, and traffic congestion. As the world faces the climate crisis and continues to face a growing global road. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

MAY 20, 2020

For many city leaders, more cars and more highways mean better transportation. But a safe, sustainable transport future does not include further dependence. And during the current pandemic, fear of COVID-19’s spread is pushing some to turn to private vehicles. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

MARCH 10, 2023

Transportation connects us to one another. It’s how we get to school and work, how we visit our families, and how we access our food and health care. It’s also how we ship goods and deliver services. As economies and.

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Google Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Transportation leaders are facing challenges in providing safe and effective mobility. At their annual conference, the ITS World Congress in Los Angeles will bring together the intelligent transportation and future mobility communities – from automation and connectivity to mobility and digital infrastructure.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It’s also an emerging solution to increase sustainable transit use and reduce congestion in urban areas. A mobility budget is an employee benefit that can help employers attract and retain talent.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the face of rapid urbanization, evolving mobility patterns and the looming climate crisis, the Sustainable Cities Challenge emerges as a pioneering initiative providing a catalytic approach to drive progress. Launched by the Toyota Mobility Foundation in collaboration with WRI.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A new standard for public health data sharing Because protecting public health requires the collaboration of many organizations — and thus many disparate information technology systems — Ruvos designed AIMS to provide interoperability between a variety of data format standards and transport protocols.

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The City Fix

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As a result, passenger transport activity has more than tripled, and energy demand more than doubled from 2000 to 2020. The transport sector is the third largest greenhouse gas. Vehicle ownership per capita has grown five‐fold in India since 2000.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

After COP26, transport has reached an important milestone in the global climate conversation. Visit transformingtransportation.org to watch full sessions from the conference. And join the conversation on Twitter with #TTDC22. The electric revolution is underway and it’s now a centerpiece. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Sustainability and Environmental Resilience in Parks — Episode 163 On today’s episode of Open Space Radio, I’m excited to share our collab episode with GovLove Podcast, which we recorded live back in October at the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference. Related Links: NRPA’s Sustainability in Practice Program (Apply by November 15!)

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The City Fix

MARCH 11, 2024

Urban development in many cities around the world prioritizes making space for cars over pedestrians, cyclists or public transportation. In Brazil, this design led to an average of more than 30,000 annual road crash fatalities nationwide by the turn of the century,

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The City Fix

MARCH 30, 2023

China’s transport CO2 emissions accounted for 11% of the world’s transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, following only the United States (21%), according to data from Climate Watch. And these numbers have been growing rapidly: The average annual growth rate of China’s transport.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

One thing is clear: around the world, public transport ridership declined precipitously and has not. The COVID-19 pandemic has made existing knowledge about how, why and where people travel largely obsolete. Even as some cities recover, travel patterns have changed. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 16, 2024

In alignment with Singapore’s ambitious sustainability objectives , the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore is intensifying its efforts to spur the adoption of electric vehicles. This contributes to the nation’s goal of achieving 100 percent cleaner energy vehicles by 2040, and the effort leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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The City Fix

JANUARY 19, 2021

For most Latin American and Caribbean cities, public transport is the single most important way to access opportunity and essential services for most urban dwellers, from finding a job to education. This blog is also available in Spanish on IADB.org. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Transforming Transportation 2022 will continue on February 17. The case for decarbonizing transport cannot be clearer: it’s the fastest growing sector of emissions after. Visit transformingtransportation.org to register and watch full sessions. And join the conversation on Twitter with #TTDC22. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the government sector , digital twins can be particularly useful in optimizing the performance of essential infrastructure, such as transportation networks, power grids, and water systems. It can also be helpful in other scenarios like transportation networks, power grids, and water systems.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 3, 2023

Furthermore, a study from Accenture found extending the lifespan of a mobile phone from 18 months to four years could result in a 40% reduction in CO2e emissions; a longer lifespan means fewer new phones need to be produced, thereby reducing emissions from manufacturing, transportation and disposal.

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The City Fix

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Those were just some of the solutions explored at the Daring Cities forum last week during two sessions on sustainable. Deliver goods more efficiently. Fastrack the development of alternative fuel technologies. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

2020 brought tremendous disruption to the global transportation sector. As the world coped with a pandemic, millions began working from home and millions more lost their jobs. Logistics networks were broken and then reshaped. All while the planet experienced the. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

MARCH 22, 2022

As the pandemic has changed the way we get around and purchase goods, the world is considering how to make transport more efficient and sustainable. We’ve seen increasing efforts to expand electric mobility, as governments formulate policies to stimulate adoption. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

However, there are challenges to consider, including resource constraints , equity issues , and sustainability concerns. This is apparent especially for those who may face mobility or transportation challenges. The Department of Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia has added a VR experience to its events.

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The City Fix

JUNE 24, 2021

The global coronavirus pandemic brought a wave of public and private initiatives to help societies adapt and recover, from economic stabilization and safety measures to new business models and shifts in consumption. Many of these initiatives are not green, despite. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 11, 2024

Getting K–12 students to school is a complex endeavor that requires significant investment and innovation. Stakeholders could face five key challenges within the next decade.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 30, 2022

In an interview at the M30 Mobility Summit, Navistar’s Michael Grahe shares his views on the latest developments in mobility.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 8, 2025

I used to write yearly about this, focusing on how the sustainable mobility centric city needs snow removal policies that co-equally privilege walking, biking and transit users, not just the motor vehicle parts of roads.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 28, 2023

As cities become more congested, traffic fatalities continue to rise and the impacts of climate change escalate, the need for sustainable and safe transportation solutions has reached a critical juncture. The World Health Organization reports an alarming statistic: 186,300 children.

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