People

Firm snaps up smart bus license

A passenger information system that enables Seattle-area residents to check bus arrival times via the Internet could soon be available to the rest of the country

Digital Government

Magic bus

With the help of high-tech tools, San Francisco takes the gamble out of public transit

People

System monitors flood-prone creeks

When rain is forecast in Palo Alto, Calif., city workers and residents may turn to a new Web site to learn how fast their creeks are rising

People

Two states choose NIC for e-procurement

Government buyers in South Carolina and Hawaii will start using an electronic system to streamline purchasing

People

Taking care of business in Mass.

The state recently started accepting business reports and documents online

Digital Government

Divide-busting ideas online

A new Virginia Web site serves as a clearinghouse for ideas on narrowing the digital divide

People

Tucson's intern program gets the job done

An Arizona city is initiating a preemptive strike to capture bluechip candidates before they hit the job market.

People

Alabama interaction automated

Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman's office has turned to an automated system to keep citizens' requests and complaints from falling through the cracks

People

New York wiring money to IT

New York state is continuing its full-court press to attract high-tech businesses

People

Innovative projects honored

The Solutions Awards recognize standout city and county technology projects

People

Company soups up traffic simulator

PricewaterhouseCoopers is developing an interface to help bring a complex traffic simulation software package to market

Acquisition

Two states opt for e-procurement

South Carolina and Hawaii will use an electronic buying system from NIC Commerce

People

King County names first CIO

The Washington county's former information services director will take the new top technology slot

Digital Government

Groups to fight filter law

The ACLU and the American Library Association prepare to challenge a law that requires schools and libraries to filter Internet content

People

Firm snaps up smart bus license

A system that tells when buses will arrive could soon be available to the rest of the country

People

Montana gets IT word out

An educational event at the state capitol instructs legislators on how technology can benefit government

People

System monitors flood-prone creeks

A Web-based system helps Palo Alto, Calif., residents and city officials keep an eye on water levels

Digital Government

Cities take Urban Challenge

Ten cities got grants from 3Com in their efforts to bridge the digital divide

People

Interactive budget follows the money

Florida's new e-budget allows people to search and figure out how much money is being spent on programs

People

Cities sign on for transaction help

Localities in Florida, Utah and Oregon will be the first to try Click2Gov products by HTE