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Accountability for Roadway Designers Governing New York City has data showing substantial reductions in serious injuries and fatalities resulting from road diets, pedestrian islands and sidewalk extensions. Advocates say it’s a rare kind of accountability for roadway designers. How Little … Continue reading →

Missed Opportunities Redux Government Executive The federal government has created a one-stop website to aggregate agency planning and performance information. But who is its target audience? This article explores three potential approaches to presenting performance information that may encourage a … Continue reading →

Keeping Current: How Data Can Help Enhance Public Safety Center for Accountability & Performance (Webinar: Wed., Sept. 14, 1 p.m. ET) This webinar is a case study that focuses on the way Durham, North Carolina, has used its 911 data … Continue reading →

Growing Data Divide Government Executive A recent report from the Center for Data Innovation says a lack of collection and use of data across demographics is leading to disparities in access to critical services. Making Participatory Budgeting Work: Experiences from the Front … Continue reading →

It’s Complex, Not Complicated UK.Gov Blog on Public Policy Design Most of the insufficiencies of government can be traced back to a fundamental misunderstanding about how to ‘solve’ the problems society faces. Updated Federal Performance Guidance U.S. Office of Management … Continue reading →