New digital tools are making travel easier and more informative, but they are raising questions about the use of public space. Many of these applications are funded through partnerships with private entities which, presumably, are not getting something for nothing. New York City Transit’s new information kiosks, for example, will carry advertisements and also allowRead… Read more »
A senate hearing earlier this week focused on Intelligence Community contracting presented several interesting thoughts. Most notably, a bi-partisan panel agreed with a CIA policy which prevents government employees from leaving the agency and immediately accepting contract work. Retirees are exempted. The whole idea is to prevent the “poaching” of the CIA’s top talent, whoRead… Read more »
Metrolink (CA) will be adding quiet cars starting on October 3 to help commuters enjoy a “noise-free commute.” “Our new quiet cars will make the commute on Metrolink trains even more enjoyable for those, like myself, who prefer a more peaceful commute,” said board chairman Richard Katz in a statement. “Some of our passengers preferRead… Read more »
Visalia Transit (CA) introduced real-time arrival information for its 44 buses last week. Riders now have the option to track buses via website or cell phone and to set up alerts when the vehicle is approaching. “This is amazing. This is going to encourage more people to ride the bus,” said councilman Don Sharp. “It’sRead… Read more »
The City of Chicago wants to launch a large-scale bicycle-sharing program, with a goal of 3,000 bikes by July 2012 and 2,000 more over the next two years. The Chicago Department of Transportation (IL) issued a request for proposals yesterday, seeking a company to operate the program. “We view this as a new transit systemRead… Read more »
The information is out there. The technology is available. All it requires is a fair bit of inspiration and a little bit of perspiration to develop small scale applications that can really make a difference to people’s lives. A map can tell you which direction to go in, but it cannot tell you what yourRead… Read more »
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has taken promoting his name to a level never seen before by a local politician. Putting the Mayor’s name on newly purchased fire trucks, which caused a public back lash has brought the issue of the Mayor’s self promotion to a head. As reported in the Buffalo News: Office entrances. GatewaysRead… Read more »
What can you do with all those old cell phones? Donate them to government programs that go to good causes. See this video for some ideas. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code Original post
This won’t work anymore The second interview for IDG on Monday, September 12, featured Andrzej Kawalec, HP‘s CTO of Enterprise Security along with Bob Gourley. The two first discussed changes in the enterprise threat environment, which have been dramatic. They agreed on three major emerging challenges in enterprise cybersecurity. The first is simply the natureRead… Read more »
My first post on GovLoop! I feel like one of those talk-radio listeners who finally calls in “first time, long time.” Here goes – President Obama remarked in the last State of the Union Address that the last time the federal government was restructured was in the age of black and white TV. You mayRead… Read more »