Adopting Smart City Technologies Boosts ROI with Clean and Safe Streets
Cities have long battled the stigma that their streets are broken public assets — littered with waste and graffiti, and unsafe for citizens and visitors. Many cities are also challenged by the growing proliferation of homeless encampments, which further exacerbates the “dirty city” stigma. But the tide has turned, with major metropolises throughout the nation leading the charge toward a cleaner, greener future. An innovative suite of technology products and services is making this possible. One such technology is Routeware SmartCity, a cloud-based technology suite that helps local governments everywhere run more efficient, effective, and sustainable operations. It is revolutionizing solid waste collection and propelling sustainability and efficiency across municipal operations. Cities are empowered by cutting-edge technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to keep streets clean, combat waste issues, and improve citizen satisfaction. This type of technology also benefits fleet operators by optimizing trash and recycling collection, organic waste pickup, and street sweeping, helping cities stay cleaner and run operations more efficiently. Ultimately, deploying these technology solutions assists city governments in saving money and building trust with residents by improving customer satisfaction and service transparency, while simultaneously empowering and protecting drivers in their day-to-day work.
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Technology helps shoulder the responsibility, or assign it where it should be. By integrating these tech solutions in municipal fleets, public works and solid waste departments become a highly effective “front line,” helping to alert other departments in real-time, whether creating individual 311 calls or tracking them for a speedy resolution.”
HARRY HAYES, former COO and solid waste director, City of Houston, TX
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