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September or October should be College Bike Month

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The advantage of promoting biking to college students is that they are "impressionable" and it's a good time to develop sustainable behaviors as routine (" College towns of a certain size as an opportunity for sustainable mobility nirvana ," 2018). Neither campus has a system of secure bike parking, then again, few places do.

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Why the creation of smart cities requires real-time data processing

Open Access Government - Technology News

Think smart homes, street security, water monitoring, healthcare, traffic lighting, traffic control, and smart waste management. Think smart homes, street security, water monitoring, healthcare, traffic lighting, traffic control, and smart waste management. 5G offers faster, more reliable, and more secure connectivity.

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Green technology: A world of opportunity for better EPC ratings

Open Access Government - Technology News

Commercial EPC timeline Since 2018, the minimum energy efficiency standard for commercial property is E, meaning it is unlawful to grant a new tenant, in a property with an EPC rating of F or G. This can play a vital part in meeting a company’s sustainability policies and reaching net zero.

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Scooters, private equity, micromobility and transit

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Bird launched in Santa Monica, a tourist-beach town, and the scooter users were recreational. -- " What the e-scooter industry hasn't figured out about Santa Monica: It's recreation not transportation ," 2018 Note, ride hailing is a similar issue. In terms of off loading parking, security, and maintenance, it's awesome.

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Denver and Rio Grande Rail Trail in Davis County, Utah: a great foundation, full of (missed) opportunity

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

And yes, they have an Active Transportation Committee focused on developing sustainable mobility options. . -- " "Government" or "advocacy" approaches: either/or vs. and/and and DC area regional trails planning ," 2020 The Salt Lake Valley is served by the Wasatch Front Regional Council , and the MPO function is one element of its mission.

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AWS investment in South Africa results in economic ripple effect

AWS Public Sector Blog

Fast forward to 2018, when AWS announced plans to launch data center infrastructure in the country. AWS’s investment in South Africa from 2018-2022 has contributed ZAR 12 billion in gross domestic product (GDP), while supporting an estimated average of 5,700 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs locally on an average annual basis.

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What you missed at that 2023 IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference

AWS Public Sector Blog

Since the program’s inception in 2018, AWS has awarded grants to 66 nonprofit organizations with missions ranging from food security and housing, to maternal healthcare and social justice. Learn more about how to apply for the AWS IMAGINE Grant here.