Across the nation, transportation systems are struggling to meet the needs of their constituents. From decaying infrastructure to deferred maintenance to outdated mechanics, current approaches to moving people and goods are missing the mark. As billions of dollars in federal funding flow out of Washington, state and local governments are poised to heavily invest in transportation modernization like never before. The promise of electric vehicle...

Join us at the North American Carbon World (NACW) 2022 conference, which will return to an in-person gathering on April 6-8 in Anaheim, California. Continued and amplified efforts throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are working to achieve climate solutions, but more policy, action, and innovation are required to raise ambition and reduce emissions at the scale and urgency required. NACW 2022 will dive into the status and future of North Am...

Here in the United States, one of the most visible actions taken to address climate change is the federal government’s focus on zero-emission vehicles and the supporting infrastructure. This is an area where the government plans to lead by example. Listen as experts from both the public and private sectors discuss the concept of Future Histories, Laws of Zero in planning for an electric vehicle future. Topics covered include: electrifyin...

As MTAs continue to evolve and improve their digital experiences, mobile components have become more vital. While mobile payment apps and onboard WiFi networks benefit riders, they also create new attack vectors for attackers. Leading MTAs are taking proactive measures to protect riders against these risks. Join cybersecurity leaders from Los Angeles Metro and Zimperium for a discussion on the best ways to protect riders against mobile cyberth...

In light of growing operational demands, coupled with recent examples of military support to civilian authorities in the recent COVID-19 outbreak, means that there has never been a more important time to view how armed forces, industry and governments are developing this force multiplier. Now in its 22nd year, SMi Group’s Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference remains a key calendar date for those in the airlift and AAR co...

Public transit is key to revitalizing urban centers as cities focus their post-COVID recovery efforts. In most places, that means bus transit. And transportation leaders across the country are looking at programs to make their buses run more effectively and efficiently. One important way cities are improving their bus network is by creating or expanding bus-only or transit-only lanes. Some transit agencies have partnered with their Department...

Infrastructure is what makes cities livable and prosperous. It’s the roads, bridges, buildings, stoplights, schools, broadband lines and more that make communities work. These critical assets impact our lives every day and connect us in ways large and small. What if your city could gain a deeper understanding of the infrastructure it has today and what it needs to build tomorrow? On Aug. 31, Government Technology will host a live webcast...

Water system design and analysis can be costly, time consuming, and challenging for municipal agencies. The combination of CAD, GIS, simulation and analysis features needed to produce a useful model usually means bouncing between different technologies and platforms. Often, it's a marginal CAD-enabled platform that requires export to a GIS platform, or a limited bolt-on tool that is tied to a GIS platform, neither supporting the iterative need...

Managing your shared vehicle fleet is an ongoing challenge for cities and counties. Keeping track of available vehicles, scheduling maintenance and monitoring driver access all require significant staff and resources. Unfortunately, many local governments still manage motorpool fleets using outdated technology, requiring repetitive manual entry and other mundane, time-consuming tasks. Keyless technology and a motorpool solution are important...

Join this Fireside Chat to learn first-hand from Chief Customer Officer, Sarah Meyer and Chief Technology Officer, Rafail Portnoy of New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) around how they are using Slack to: Provide real-time response to riders as customer satisfaction issues occur Triage critical/non-critical IT incidents Collaborate externally with partners/vendors Create a unified customer and employee experience on a se...