We're shifting to a digital-first world, which begs the need for a standardized process that allows people to verify their identity in a digital, secure way. One way many governments are living up to this task is with mobile driver's licenses (mDLs.) mDLs are cryptographically-signed digital identity credentials issued by governments and are rapidly gaining adoption globally. Earlier this fall, the State of California began to allow California...

Air travel is back. Domestic holiday air travel topped pre-pandemic levels for the first time this Labor Day, and daily averages are quickly returning to 2019 levels as well. But flight cancellations, service delays and other uncertainties make flying a frustrating experience. One frustration, however, may soon be a thing of the past. A growing number of U.S. airports are implementing new technology that would eliminate the wait for passenger...

Removing legacy database dependencies is a common goal, but technical complexity and contractual terms can make it difficult to get there. Thankfully, cloud migration and application modernization provide unique opportunities to reach success. As Utah's Department of Transportation (UDOT) embarks on this journey, they want to share details into their success story. In Part 1 of our webinar series, we discussed why UDOT decided to move to Googl...

We’re entering a new era of the intersection of data and transportation. Within the next decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) will revolutionize mobility, transportation, and vehicle safety. Speed sensors, license plate readers and congestion monitors will change the flow of traffic through cities and other areas. Automated drones and installed maintenance sensors will track wear and tear on roads and bridges. Smart street devices will i...

Today’s transportation projects face new and growing expectations. As state and local transportation agencies plan for huge investments in infrastructure modernization due to billions of new dollars in funding from the IIJA, they must ensure they can harness their data to make better decisions and increase transparency with stakeholders. Join Government Technology on May 3 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET for 30 minutes as we explore the role of data...

What will American transportation look like in 2030? How will we move people and goods through cities and throughout the country? Will transportation infrastructure be greener? Smarter? Better? The 2020s will dramatically reshape every aspect of transit and transportation. To get a sense of the coming shifts in transportation and technology, join us for this virtual conversation on the macro-trends that will impact the rider behavior and trans...

It’s an exciting time for urban transit. While the early disruptions of the pandemic decimated transportation networks in many cities, transit leaders are ready to build back stronger and smarter. They’re eager for new solutions and new technologies that can transform the urban transit experience, making it safer, more effective and more efficient. But transit agencies face numerous obstacles in maintaining and improving transporta...

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...

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...

The pandemic has decimated public transit in cities all over the world. Ridership on subways, trains and buses plummeted by 80 percent in many urban centers last year. And it will likely be years before all those riders return: One analysis found that ridership in the New York MTA, for example, may return only to about 80 to 92 percent of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024. Transit plays a vital role in the American economy, and modernizin...