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GIS

Federal data site will allow mashups

June 23, 2010

Data.gov, the clearinghouse for government data, will soon allow users to create mashups of maps and statistics.

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MassDOT adds bicycle data

May 12, 2010

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation had added GIS data on bicycle facilities to its developers page.

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Yale uses customized email to encourage transit use

March 29, 2010

Thanks to some student expertise, Yale University (CT) has developed a new email tool to encourage transit use.

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How smaller cities can benefit from new media

March 5, 2010

They may not have the resources of a New York City or San Francisco, but some smaller cities and towns are finding innovative ways to benefit from new media.

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GIS is the big winner in push for open government

September 14, 2009

In Government Technology, Tod Newcombe writes about last week’s Gov 2.0 Summit and the increasing number of mash-ups using government-supplied geospatial data.

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Dubai launches GIS portal

August 5, 2009

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has launched a website that provides information about Dubai Metro using an interactive GIS application.

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Danville uses GPS to paint complete picture of streets

May 7, 2009

The City of Danville (IL) is developing an inventory of its streets and infrastructure, including bus stops, sidewalks, sewers, street lamps, and regulatory signs. The goal is to have a comprehensive GIS database to support planning activities.

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ESRI’s Jack Dangermond: GIS brings better government transparency

May 5, 2009

In an interview in Government Technology, ESRI founder Jack Dangermond talked about the future of GIS.

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New York City adds new features to GIS application

April 27, 2009

The City of New York has updated its online GIS tool with new data layers and mapping features.

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California’s GIO talks about the benefits of GIS

April 16, 2009

In a video blog, California’s Geospatial Information Officer Michael Byrne talks about the benefits of geographic information systems software to state agencies.

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