NHTSA investing $171 million for states, territories to update crash data collection
These grants will fund upgrades to improve the accuracy, timeliness and accessibility of fatality information.
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University of Arizona leading DOE study on underground carbon storage
The feasibility study is looking at storing the carbon in the deep beneath the desert about 60 miles west of Phoenix.
State of Florida partners with tech company Futuri, University of Florida to launch AI-driven emergency broadcast system
The system, called BEACON, utilizes AI to capture, prioritize, deliver and translate public safety information from officials, then creates voice broadcast updates and advisories in multiple languages and localizes this content based on geography.
Maryland grant program offers funding for electric school buses
Eligible applicants can be reimbursed up to 85% of the cost of purchasing qualified electric school buses.
Charlotte, North Carolina, appoints new CIO
Markell Storay has been with the city since 2020, most recently serving as its chief technology officer.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority names interim general manager
Scott Sauer has been with SEPTA since 1990, starting as a surface trolley operator.
Arkansas Department of Transportation selects new director
Most recently serving as the department’s chief engineer for preconstruction, Jared Wiley will succeed Lorie Tudor on Jan. 10, 2025.
Carlsbad, California, promotes new city manager
Geoff Patnoe brings more than two decades of municipal government experience to the position.
Champaign, Illinois, names new deputy city manager
Nancy Rabel brings more than 25 years of municipal government and legal experience to the position.
Raleigh, North Carolina, names next assistant city manager
Niki Jones previously served as Raleigh’s assistant director of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department from 2016 to 2020.
