Can Michigan’s Thermal Cameras Curb Costly Bus Collisions?As Michigan invests in thermal cameras to reduce bus collisions, a <i>Government Technology</i> analysis reveals the extent to which low light and adverse weather may contribute to these incidents. Nov 01 24November 01, 2024Article at Government Technology
Why More Marylanders Are Passing Digitized Driver’s TestsHOW DID MVA DO IT? SIX MONTHS LATER — WHAT WERE THE RESULTS? EXPANDING ACCESS FURTHER Jun 18 24June 18, 2024Article at Government Technology
Boosting .Gov Adoption: Can a New, Quicker Process Help?According to a Government Technology analysis of CISA data, only 42 percent of counties have registered .gov domains. Now that the federal government is making it easier than ever to get a .gov domain, will more agencies make the change? WHAT’S… Feb 07 24February 07, 2024Article at Government Technology
Can AI-Powered Virtual Assistants Crack the Language Barrier?Minnesota leveraged Google AI to create a multilingual virtual assistant. Data from a records request reveals how it’s really being used by a diverse population and potential limitations with the technology. Jan 23 24January 23, 2024Article at Government Technology
How Many Electric Buses Does Your City Have? (2023 Edition)All-electric buses are now operating in nearly every state in the nation, according to new data from the federal government. Use this tool to see which agencies are leading the electric bus charge. This data comes from the 2022 National Transit… Dec 21 23December 21, 2023Article at Government Technology
Secrets Behind Successful 311 Apps: Unlocking User SatisfactionHow do some agencies create apps residents like to use? The minds behind some of the highest-rated 311 apps share best practices and recommendations to improve performance and citizen experience. FOCUS ON USER HABITS AND SIMPLICITY ONLY ALLOW… Dec 08 23December 08, 2023Article at Government Technology
AI-Powered Task Forces Tackle Online Child ExploitationINVESTIGATORS DEALING WITH MORE DATA THAN EVER COULD AI BE THE SOLUTION? Nov 14 23November 14, 2023Article at Government Technology
Survey Reveals How People Want to Pay Government BillsA survey from the gov tech company Springbrook Software found that most people prefer to pay their local government bills online, but they want easier navigation, better access to data and better payment options. WHAT IMPROVEMENTS DO CUSTOMERS WANT?… Nov 07 23November 07, 2023Article at Government Technology
Deadly Internet Fad Forges a City-Social Media PartnershipNew York City leaders pleaded with social media companies to do something about the deadly trend of subway surfing viral videos. Now the tech companies are removing dangerous videos and publishing the city's PSA content. Sep 08 23September 08, 2023Article at Government Technology
How Charity Is Driving Public Safety Drone ProgramsEager for a chance to prove their value, many public safety agencies are starting with donations and grants to implement new drone programs. The gifts are proving useful to inspire additional funding for devices. Aug 09 23August 09, 2023Article at Government Technology
What Kind of Open Records Data Do People Actually Want?Thousands of files have been uploaded to public data portals by local and state government agencies. Access data from San Francisco may hint at what the public actually wants to see. Jul 25 23July 25, 2023Article at Government Technology
Are Public Computers in Libraries Becoming Obsolete?KEEPING UP WITH NEW DEMANDS LIBRARY BUILDINGS REMAIN IMPORTANT Jun 05 23June 05, 2023Article at Government Technology
What Are Government Agencies Losing By Deleting TikTok?CAN TIKTOK DO GOOD FOR GOVERNMENTS? ARE TIKTOK BENEFITS WORTH THE RISKS? May 11 23May 11, 2023Article at Government Technology
Data Shows Successes, Struggles of Autonomous Shuttle PilotCAN SELF-DRIVING VEHICLES PERFORM IN DIVERSE WEATHER? Apr 20 23April 20, 2023Article at Government Technology
