Policy Descriptions

Policy Name	Category	Description
LEDS and Energy Efficiency	The Connected City	LEDS used in cities streetlights opposed to traditional (i.e. incandescent bulbs) lighting technologies. LED streetlights reduce energy consumption, lower electricity bills, and improve visibility.
Streetlights - Sensor / Connected Lighting	The Connected City	Sensors in streetlights that allow for remote monitoring and control of light levels. Remote control allows for cities to change illumination as needed.
Streetlights - Air Quality	The Connected City	Air quality sensors monitor pollution and nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter emission levels of cities. These sensors aim to help reduce pollution.
Streetlights - Weather Measurement	The Connected City	Streetlights with weather measurement gather data on the temperature, windspeed, air pressure, precipitation, and humidity. Weather information from the sensors is analyzed and used for forecasting.
Streetlights - Sound Detection	The Connected City	Sound detectors gather sound levels and are used to reduce noise pollution. Sound detectors can detect gunshots, accidents, and traffic accidents. These systems can trigger automatic alerts and notifications to law enforcement in response to these incidents.
Streetlights - Traffic Counting	The Connected City	Streetlights with traffic counting abilities collect data on traffic volumes of roads. Traffic counting is used to analyze travel patterns and transportation planning/operations.
Streetlights - Emergency Notification / Intercom	The Connected City	Emergency call stations integrated on streetlights to improve safety. These stations allow for emergency calls and immediate identification of the location of the caller.
Smart Grid	The Connected City	Smart grids are a two-way electricity grid that uses digital technologies, sensors, and software to match the supply and demand of providers and consumers. This allows for power for more efficient generation and distribution of transmission of electricity.
Smart Water / Wastewater	The Connected City	Smart water system aims to measure water usage and control the flow of wastewater. Smart water solution tracks water data such as Ph, conductivity, and water pressure.
Smart Waste Bins	The Connected City	Smart waste bins aim to improve waste management collection. The smart bin will notify a central system when it is full, prioritizing its collection.
Automated Vacuum Waste Collection	The Connected City	Automated vacuum waste collection systems deliver waste through underground tubes to a collection station.
Citizen App for Waste Reporting	The Connected City	The Citizen app for waste reporting allows residents to report when their bin was not properly collected. It also may citizens to see all public waste bins in their region, find nearest public waste bin, see how full the public bin is, track shortest route to public bin, and report issues of the public bin.
Smart Buildings	The Connected City	Smart buildings combine building-wide systems into a single network infrastructure. This network can be managed through information technology systems. These systems include lighting, security, HVAC, alarms, etc. Smart building also collects data from the sensors and systems in the building to improve energy efficiency.
Free Public Wi-Fi	The Connected City	Free public WIFI provided by a city that can be used by the residents, tourists, and more. Free public WIFI can be provided in buildings, transportation, streetlights, and more.
Government Investments into Fiber Optic Cable Network	The Connected City	Government investments into fiber optic cable internet service infrastructure ensures that more areas have access to reliable, ultrahigh speed internet.
Broadband / Public Wi-Fi Map	The Connected City	Broadband/Public Wi-Fi maps displays locations/ access points where broadband internet and public Wi-Fi services are freely available.
Digital Navigator Program	The Connected City	The digital navigator program is a community initiative for internet, device, and technology support issues. This program helps to extend digital literacy and overcome the human-side of the digital divide.
Municipal Broadband Service	The Connected City	Municipal Broadband Services is a publicly owned or operated Internet Service provider (ISP). The aim here is to increase access and lower costs for residents.
Subsidized Internet / Devices for Low-Incomes	The Connected City	Subsidized internet/devices for low-income citizens provides more affordable internet costs for those who cannot afford internet otherwise.
Digital Inclusion Planning / Initiatives	The Connected City	Digital inclusion planning/initiatives is the publication of a government strategy to provide more people with access to digital technologies and internet. These initiatives can include infrastructure development, affordability programs, digital skills training, community access centers, and more.
Smart / Future City Planning	The Connected City	Smart/future city planning the publication of a government strategy to improve connectivity, data-centricity, and inclusivity in order to improve urban life through technology.
Government Platform for Bolstering Civic Engagement	The Data-Centric City	Government Platform for Bolstering Civic Engagement aims to create a digital town hall for to promote collaboration with residents. Implementations of this idea can vary widely.
Participatory Budgeting	The Data-Centric City	Participatory budgeting allows for citizens to engage in the decision of how a dedicated portion of their neighborhood’s capital budget is allocated. Citizens can propose, discuss, and vote on projects through digital platforms community meetings, and proposal submissions. Participatory budgeting promotes civic engagement and collaboration between government and residents.
E-voting Experiment	The Data-Centric City	E-voting experiment is the testing of electronic voting systems as a supplement to traditional in-person voting. E-voting is being used to modernize elections through technology, increasing accessibility.
Internet-Based Public Forums	The Data-Centric City	Internet-based public forums are government-sponsored online platforms where citizens can ask questions, share information, and exchange ideas. These forums can allow for more open communication and information sharing within communities.
Crowdsourcing	The Data-Centric City	Crowdsourcing in cities refers to outsourcing tasks or gathering information from citizens rather than traditional employees. This allows for citizens to play an active role in improving their government.
Hackathon Between 2017-2022	The Data-Centric City	Hackathons are time-limited events which programmers and interested people come together to develop innovative approaches and solutions to problems, often building demos and awarding prizes.
Government Chatbot	The Data-Centric City	Government chatbots allows for citizens to ask and receive questions quickly and accurately through an automated response system. Citizens can report concerns, ask questions about infrastructure, and more.
City Council Meetings Posted Online	The Data-Centric City	City council meeting posted online allows for citizens who are not able to attend city council meetings to stay up to date on updates of their city. This allows for more citizen government engagement.
Social Media Engagement	The Data-Centric City	Social media engagement involves cities using social media platforms to improve communication and collaborations with citizens. This may include sharing news, tracking reactions to initiatives, and responding to emergencies.
Data Analytics Office	The Data-Centric City	Data Analytic Office is a centralized organization within a government dedicated to promoting collection and analyzation of data to inform decision making.
E-Government / 311 App Portal	The Engaged City	E-Government/311 app portal is a digital platform that allows residents to report issues or request services from their local government.
Public Performance Management System	The Engaged City	A public performance management system collects and analyzes data through key performance indicators to improve efficiency and effectiveness of public services.
Online Performance Dashboard	The Engaged City	Online Performance Dashboard provides citizens with real time insights into the performance of cities services, environment, and infrastructure. These dashboards allow citizens to have timely access to data and is used to improves the quality of life of citizens and enhance city decision making.
Data Sharing Agreement	The Engaged City	Data sharing agreement is a formalized agreement between parties that outlines the terms and conditions for accessing data. Data sharing proves a legal framework for secure and responsible data sharing for cities collaboration and innovation while protecting the rights of citizens.
Open Data Portal	The Engaged City	Open data portals provide citizens to access data regarding their city (e.g. public budgets and government activities). Open data portals make governments more transparent and accountable.
Real-time Operations Response Center	The Engaged City	Real-time operations response center is a facility where multiple transportation and emergency services are coordinate their responses through operators. Real-time operation systems have access to information such as GPS location of calls, video feed, live 911 calls, and more. These centers make responding to emergency situations and interventions more efficient.
Tree Mapping	The Engaged City	Tree mapping uses technology to collect data on the inventory of trees in urban areas. Tree mapping helps cities to make informed decisions about tree planting and maintenance.
Digital Twin	The Engaged City	A digital twin is a virtual representation of a real-world physical object, in this case, a whole city. Digital twins can simulate the outcomes of real and hypothetical changes to the urban environment in order to assist with planning and decision-making.
Data Governance Strategy	The Data-Centric City	Data governance strategy is the publication of a government strategy that dictates how municipal government departments will consistently collect, manage, and share data and information. This strategy ensures that data is managed ethically, securely, and effectively.
CCTV Systems	The Safe-Secure City	CCTV systems are video surveillance systems that collect data regarding security, traffic, and environmental monitoring.
Facial or Iris Recognition System	The Safe-Secure City	Facial or iris recognition systems are biometric technologies used to identify citizens based off facial or iris patterns. This system is used to improve security by identifying and tracking individuals of interest.
Location-Based Predictive Policing	The Safe-Secure City	Location-based predictive policies use algorithms and predictive analytics to identify geographic hot spots where crime is likely to occur in the future using analyzing historical crime data and other environmental variables.
Algorithm for Judicial Sentencing / Parole	The Safe-Secure City	Algorithm for judicial sentencing/parole involves a set of criteria and procedures used to assist judges in making sentencing decisions for convicted individuals. The algorithm may use data such as severity of offense, criminal history, risk of repeating crime, and more.
Equity Provisions to Reduce Biases	The Safe-Secure City	Equity provisions to reduce bias involve cities implementing strategies and policies to promote inclusivity. This may include providing bias awareness training, ensuring access to resources and opportunities, implementing equitable policies, and involving affected communities in decision-making processes.
Cybersecurity Planning	The Safe-Secure City	Cybersecurity planning is the publication of a government strategy and protocols to protect digital assets, systems, and networks from cyber-attacks. Strategies can include assessing risks, identifying vulnerabilities, implementation of firewalls, encryption, and establishing incident response plans for security breaches.
Resilience Planning	The Safe-Secure City	Resilience planning is the publication of a government strategy in which identifies potential threats and then plans for responses, mitigation, and risk reduction. These threats can be social, environmental, and economic.
Smart Parking Systems	The Mobile City	Smart parking systems use sensors detect the presence of vehicles in parking spaces and garages. Parking space availability may be shown on parking apps and/or LED signs. Smart parking systems allow cities to optimize parking spaces, enhance experiences of drivers, and improve traffic flow.
Red Light Cameras	The Mobile City	Red light cameras capture photos or video evidence of vehicles that run red lights at intersections. These cameras at intersections aim to improve traffic safety and reduce collisions.
Electronic Toll Collection	The Mobile City	Electronic toll collection automates the collection of tolls on highways and other tolled roadways without the need for drivers to stop at toll booths. These systems can identify vehicles and receive toll payments from linked payment methods.
Congestion Charges	The Mobile City	Congestion charges impose fees on vehicles entering or operating on certain roads during peak times of congestion. The goal of congestion charges is to reduce traffic, reduce air pollution and improve road safety.
Public-use EV Charging Ports	The Mobile City	Public-use EV charging ports are electric vehicle charging station that are installed into public locations to ensure owners can recharge their vehicles batteries. These charging ports support the adoption of electric vehicles.
Smart Traffic Lights	The Mobile City	Smart traffic lights use sensors, cameras, and real time data to adapt signal timing and control traffic signals based on changing traffic conditions. Traffic conditions can be monitored through these traffic lights. These traffic lights aim to optimize traffic flow and improve safety.
Public Private Partnership with Transportation for Hire	The Mobile City	Public-private partnerships with transportation for hire is the collaborations between government entities and private sector companies to improve transportation services.
Mobile Apps for Parking / Automobile Use	The Mobile City	Mobile apps for parking/automobile use offer features to make parking and driving in cities more efficient. Parking apps may provide information about parking availability, parking garage access, navigation, electric vehicle charging stations, parking meter alerts, and more.
Robot Autonomous Buses / Taxis Testing	The Mobile City	Testing of robot autonomous buses and taxis involves deploying and evaluating self-driving vehicles in real-world environments. Data is collected from sensors to evaluate the vehicles' ability to navigate different driving scenarios and interact with vehicles on the road. This testing assesses the performance, safety, and feasibility of autonomous buses and taxis with the goal of integrating these vehicles in the future.
Bike Share	The Mobile City	Bike share allows people to rent bicycles through smart stations and/or an application. Bike share provides citizens with an affordable and sustainable transportation option.
Scooter Share	The Mobile City	Scooter share allows people to rent electric scooters through an application to travel with in their city. Scooter share provides citizens with an affordable and sustainable transportation option.
V2V/V2X Communication Infrastructure	The Mobile City	Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication infrastructure enables autonomous vehicle to communicate with each other and the surrounding environment. The goal of this infrastructure is to improve road safety and traffic efficiency in preparation for future mobility innovations.
Sensor/Satellite Enabled Tracking	The Mobile City	Sensor/satellite enabled tracking is the process of using sensor and satellite technologies to track the location of government-owned vehicles, including buses, snowplows, and garbage trucks.
Integrated Transit Management System	The Mobile City	An integrated transit management system is an application which provides innovative services relating to different modes of transport and traffic management. This software allows citizens to be better informed and make safe and smarter decisions regarding transport networks. This system provides real-time monitoring, fleet management, passenger information, fare collection, route planning, data analytics, and more.
Street Cleaning / Snow Removal Mapping	The Mobile City	Street cleaning and snow removal mapping visualizes data and real-time information on a publicly available digital map. These digital maps help to facilitate route planning, allocation of resources, and monitoring of cleaning operation. These maps help to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of street cleaning and snow removal efforts.
Mobile Apps for Public Transportation	The Mobile City	Mobile apps for public transportation allow for residents to check for nearby departure times and fastest routes. These apps may provide information on metros, trains, buses, ferries, taxis, bike share, scooter share, and more. This apps aim to make public transportation for accessible and efficient.
Mobility-as-a-Service System	The Mobile City	Mobility as a service system integrates various forms of transport services into a single mobile platform. This service allows citizens to plan, book, and pay for transportation services. This platform also provides people with updates and recommendations for booking. This platform makes booking transportation more efficient.
Automatic Train Control	The Mobile City	Automatic train control is a train protections system that automates the spacing between trains. This system involves speed control, signalling, traffic management, emergency response, and more. This system aims to enhance railroad safety and efficiency.
Office of Innovation / IT Transformation	The Innovative City	The Office of Innovation/IT Transformation is a specialized office that serves as central resourcing hub for municipal departments to adopt digital innovation solutions and technological advancements.
K-12 STEAM / Tech Education	The Innovative City	K-12 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) or Tech Education provides learning experiences that prepare students for opportunities of the digital age. These learning experiences include skills-based training, experiential learning, equity and inclusion curricula, and more.
Adult Workforce Tech Training	The Innovative City	Adult workforce tech training are programs that provide employment-focused education to atraditional students with a focus on skills to succeed in the digital economy.
University-Industry Partnerships	The Innovative City	University-industry partnership is the collaboration between universities and private sector organizations to advance research, innovation, and economic development. These partnerships can include research projects, technology transfer, and workforce development initiatives.
Innovation / Entrepreneur Hub	The Innovative City	Innovation and entrepreneurship are government-supported business incubators. These hubs facilitate access to funding and skill development opportunities and testing for emerging technologies. Innovation and entrepreneurship hubs aim to make cities economically competitive.