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Opinion
Why payments to government agencies should be easier
“Increasingly, government agencies — and the people they serve — need a payments system that is connected across departments and jurisdictions,” writes one payments executive.
By Sloane Wright • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Congress grapples with how to pay for highways, transit
As the Highway Trust Fund, which relies mainly on fuel taxes, sees diminishing revenue from a growing number of EVs and more fuel-efficient vehicles, state and federal officials look to alternatives.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Why Los Angeles’ climate plan has ‘outlived its usefulness’: city controller
The new report says the plan has the same shortcoming as those in many other cities: a lack of meaningful metrics. What should the California city do now?
By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Notable 2024 conferences for smart city leaders
Newly added events focus on traffic safety, technology and green infrastructure.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Updated Aug. 2, 2024 -
New York’s traffic congestion pricing plan: What we know so far
A review board discussed toll fees, credits and charges for taxi and ride-hailing passengers as it prepares to issue recommendations for the first-in-the-nation program.
By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Sponsored by FMCSA
FMCSA awards over $125 million in grants to increase roadway safety
FMCSA awards $128 million in grants. Is your organization eligible for future funding?
Oct. 2, 2023 -
Federal government shutdown: Here’s how it could impact cities, states and transportation
While most transit programs will be unaffected, some funding for Amtrak and state law enforcement initiatives could be delayed.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Buttigieg grilled over rollout of infrastructure funds by House committee
Some Republican committee members questioned the pace of funding and its climate and equity aims while Democrats were largely supportive of the Biden administration's goals.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Local leaders to have formal role in COP28 for the first time
"For the world to tackle climate change effectively, mayors and governors need a bigger seat at the table,” said UN special envoy Michael Bloomberg.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 20, 2023 -
NYC Council approves safety-focused e-bike and e-scooter trade-in program
The program would help owners upgrade to electric bikes and e-scooters that meet UL certification requirements set by a New York City law that took effect Sept. 16.
By Dan Zukowski • Updated Sept. 21, 2023 -
EPA seeks advisers on ‘critical’ local government issues
The Environmental Protection Agency will pick up to five officials who represent local, state, tribal or territorial governments to serve one-year terms.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 8, 2023 -
How 2 big US transit agencies approach equity
Community members, small businesses and the agency's own workforce can provide crucial input to programs and projects, agency executives said.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Commercial drone use to expand as FAA approves remotely piloted operations
The Federal Aviation Administration authorized three companies to fly drones outside the visual range of operators, amid mounting concerns about safety, privacy and noise.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 7, 2023 -
4 communities to build anti-racist data ecosystems with $5M from foundations
Pittsburgh will use the grant to include Black communities “at the point where data is first discussed, before, sometimes, even the point of data collection,” said the city’s chief data officer.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 23, 2023 -
Q&A
What managed retreat around the world can teach US cities
In a future where managed retreat relocations “become more and more popular,” a Stanford University researcher’s work may hold crucial lessons.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Infrastructure holds top spot among US mayors’ priorities: NLC report
City residents put public safety at the top of their concerns, says co-author of the 2023 State of the Cities report from the National League of Cities.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 3, 2023 -
Tucson, Arizona, gears up climate action as city faces extreme weather
Cooling centers, decarbonization and tree-planting are in the works after the city adopted a climate action plan the mayor said was developed “in record time.”
By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 2, 2023 -
Federal agencies struggle with office utilization, excess space
Officials noted that reconfiguration costs and uncertainty over in-office attendance policies are roadblocks to effective space utilization.
By Joe Burns • July 24, 2023 -
Cities turn to cameras to cut traffic deaths
Cameras and other sensors that detect speeding and red-light running are helping to cut deaths and injuries, but the technology comes with a checkered past and concerns about privacy and equity.
By Dan Zukowski • July 18, 2023 -
Two new U.S. cities, 14 returners recognized for data-driven governance
Carlsbad, California, and Charleston, South Carolina, were newly certified, while seven cities moved up a tier.
By Gaby Galvin • July 17, 2023 -
The 5 smart-city priorities in San Antonio’s new road map
The smart cities team used a lengthy process of community input to identify the priorities for innovative applications of data and technology. Creating community buy-in is essential, the team leaders say.
By Joan Mooney • July 14, 2023 -
Q&A
In the ‘brave new world’ of urban air mobility, who will benefit?
EVTOL aircraft are expected to aid law enforcement and firefighting efforts and provide emergency medical and freight transportation in addition to their air taxi operations.
By Dan Zukowski • July 11, 2023 -
Transportation jobs are hard to fill. Here’s what works for Oregon’s DOT.
One outreach campaign doubled subscriptions to the department’s email newsletters and resulted in an uptick of job applicants, an ODOT content strategist said in a recent webinar.
By Adina Solomon • June 20, 2023 -
Extreme heat is changing the structure of local governance
For Los Angeles Chief Heat Officer Marta Segura, “un-siloing, coordinating and collaborating, and building plans with other departments” has been a big part of the work.
By Ysabelle Kempe • June 16, 2023 -
Q&A
Houston made city finance data available to everyone. Here’s what happened next.
Taxpayers have a right to know how their dollars are spent, and citizens are using the data to better participate in budget workshops, said Will Jones, Houston’s chief business officer and director of finance.
By Michael Brady • June 14, 2023