How New Jersey Increased Executive Engagement and Cross-Agency Collaboration
New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection saw a surge in harmful algal blooms in lakes and reservoirs so it launched an interactive mapping tool.
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Plan Equitable Outdoor Spaces With GIS
Sure, you can designate an outdoor space for use, but how can you ensure that it equitably meets your residents’ needs?
Transportation Data Reveals the 100 Greenest Metro Areas in the US
Many cities moved quickly to adjust transportation infrastructure. Your agency can use this data to gain insights for your transportation planning efforts.
What Orlando’s Traffic Fatalities Revealed About Outdated Transportation Plans
Traffic fatalities rose even as driving decreased in 2020, and transportation planners stepping up their safety initiatives — especially for pedestrians.
How Philadelphia Utilizes Place-Based Budgeting for Social Justice
The public wanted to see where investments were being made in different locations around the city and identify neighborhoods that needed greater support.
Electric Scooters and Equity: All on a Map
Maps, dashboards and charts can be generated in real time, displaying and contextualizing the latest information.
Location Is a Guidelight in COVID-19 Responses
To combat the spread of an infectious disease, which requires contact tracing, geospatial information has shown what feet on the ground can’t.
How Utah County Used GIS to Help Ensure a Smooth Election
The second-largest county in Utah, Utah County, transformed its outdated election processes into a location-enabled system suited for modern-day elections.
Finding Lost Hikers and Other GIS Wins
From matters of life and death to the benefits of streamlined workflows and real-time information, governments are seeing benefits from GIS functionalities in their technology systems.
The Essential Role of Location in Public Health Preparedness
We can all recognize that the role geography plays in executing an effective public health response is critical. Understanding how to apply location-based thinking enhances preparedness and response efforts.