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‘Ghost buses’ haunt transit agencies and frustrate riders
January 31, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureTransit agencies should release canceled or delayed bus data to the public to avoid unhappy travelers, experts say.
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Governors’ TikTok bans make sense, cybersecurity experts say
December 21, 2022 | News, CybersecurityTikTok's connection to Chinese government and the app's ability to closely track user data makes the social media platform a genuine cybersecurity concern, experts say.
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States test an electrifying idea: Roads that can recharge your EV
November 16, 2022 | News, Emerging TechA few states are testing induction road-charging networks to power electric vehicles as they're driving using coils embedded in the pavement.
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Cyber insurance price hike hits local governments hard
July 27, 2022 | News, CybersecurityInsurance companies now require state and local governments to have updated software and firewall protections, a backup system, cyber training for staff, vulnerability testing and multi-factor authentication systemwide, including for remote work.
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Ukraine war puts US cities, states on cyber alert
March 24, 2022 | News, CybersecurityStates are blocking Russian IP addresses and running through scenarios to streamline cyberattack response and network lockdown procedures.
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States use road sensors to combat treacherous ‘tire carcasses’
March 08, 2022 | News, Emerging TechSensors embedded in the pavement ahead of weigh stations alert inspectors if a truck has flat, underinflated or mismatched tires that could make it a danger on the road.
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Think twice before scanning that QR code
February 16, 2022 | News, CybersecurityAfter cities in Texas noticed fake QR stickers on parking meters that divert payments to scammers, other cities began issuing "quishing" alerts.
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Fraudsters set to pounce on massive infrastructure money
February 03, 2022 | News, State & LocalState and local governments need to proactively monitor the spending of infrastructure funds and not wait until after a project is underway to conduct audits or identify risks.