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May 3

Let’s Chat: U.S. Digital Response

U.S. Digital Response is a nonprofit bringing volunteers from across digital professions into their (and other) local and state governments to assist with new technology development and implementation. CivStart asked Rebecca Heywood, USDR’s Governments Team Lead about their success so far and their plans for the future. CS: USDR has done tremendous work in the past year. Will you share an example of a successful USDR project or program…

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Feb 23

If we want local government to be innovative, we need to address risk

by Nick Lyell, Co-Founder of CivStart & Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer at e.republic Risk and local government usually don’t mix — and for good reason. Local governments are stewards of the public trust (and the public treasury). …

Innovation

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If we want local government to be innovative, we need to address risk

Feb 14

It’s time for bold thinking on fares

by Antoine Belaieff, Lead, North America, FAIRTIQ The 5-Year Fare Policy report presented at the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board’s February 10, 2022 meeting proposes to replace monthly passes with fare caps, beyond which a user no longer pays. Enrolment is automatic, no pre-purchase is required. The report also recommends…

Transportation

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