Boston, MA and Soofa make air quality data easier to find with digital kiosk widget
Soofa digital kiosks located throughout the city present public announcements and advertisements. The new widget adds air quality data to this rotation. Passersby learn the Air Quality Index (AQI), forecasts of future AQI levels, and particulate matter levels from Soofa kiosks. Local officials adopted the widget as part of a citywide air quality initiative including classroom sensors and municipal building energy audits.
Boston, MA
United States
Kent County Council, GB Money Advice Hub guides residents through financial difficulties
Kent Money Advice Hub connects community members to Citizens Advice experts through a dedicated website. Phone or video calls allow struggling residents to seek confidential help with budgeting, benefits claims, and debt resolution. Consultations produce customized plans for financial health based on current finances, debt, and identified goals. Video kiosks at four community centers support services for those without reliable Internet or mobile connections.
Kent County Council, GB
United Kingdom
Harris County, TX ACCESS2Health kiosks diagnose health problems among socially vulnerable residents
Harris County, Amerigroup, and the American Heart Association installed six kiosks in public locations across Precinct 2. Residents use the kiosks for measuring weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, and other vital signs. ACCESS2Health kiosks provide bilingual recommendations for improved health and indicate when hospital visits may be necessary. The kiosks generate data for targeted public health interventions and provide no-cost services to low-income households.
Harris County, TX
United States
Bochum, NW streamlines citizen interactions with city departments using Speed Capture Kiosk
City officials installed the Speed Identity product at its Bürgerbüro Mitte or Citizens' Registration Office. Visitors step up to the kiosk and adjust the interface based on their height. LED lighting and a high-definition camera ensure clear photos for department use. A signature pad and fingerprint reader gather additional biometric data. Captured data are saved for up to two weeks and shared across municipal offices for confirmation of residency.
Bochum, NW
Germany
Alicante, VC expands the reach of public services with new network of digital kiosks
Municipal officials first trialed a kiosk at the Comprehensive Citizen Care Service office for five months. Visitors requested Municipal Register records from the kiosk without lengthy waits or applications. The kiosk offered services in Spanish, Valencian, and English with an accessible design for users with disabilities. Alicante approved the purchase of 15 kiosks for installation at community centers with potential expansion into ticketing and payment services.
Alicante, VC
Spain
New York, NY is planning to install hundreds of new kiosks as wireless hotspots for the public
New York City is planning to install 739 new kiosks to help close the digital divide by providing residents with access to free wireless internet service, quicker connections, and free phone calls. The new wireless hotspots will have a range of about 1,000 feet enabling anyone within that radius to access high-speed Internet service for free. Overall, the city plans to bring 2,000 new 5G kiosks to the five boroughs over the next several years.
New York, NY
United States
Hastings District Council, NZ adds digital wayfinding to services at relocated i-SITE
The new i-SITE shares space in the newly renovated Municipal Building with the Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre, increasing the center's foot traffic. An interactive touchscreen map is the first of its kind in New Zealand and conveys detailed information about local attractions. Digital kiosks and in-person assistance complement the map's functionality. Local officials highlight the district's diverse business community with locally produced items at the i-SITE shop.
Hastings District Council, NZ
New Zealand
Cincinnati, OH Interactive Kiosk Experience improves wayfinding and provides free Wi-Fi hotspots
The city of Cincinnati has entered a zero-cost partnership with IKE Smart City and 3CDC to launch the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) program. The IKE program involves installing 30 kiosks across the city to help visitors and residents navigate the city, access social services, and discover local businesses. Each kiosk will have ADA-compliant touchscreens, provide a free Wi-Fi hotspot, and display information specific to the surrounding area.
Cincinnati, OH
United States
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, GB rotates Wellpoint Kiosk for free health information
The Wellpoint Kiosk started its year-long trip through public places with a three-month stint at the Leisure and Culture Park. Kiosk users receive measurements of weight, blood pressure, and heart rates. A health survey asks basic questions about each user's lifestyle. The Well.Me platform produces free customized reports for residents available in print or by email. This pilot nudges residents toward further conversations about their health with general practitioners.
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Houston, TX adopts Interactive Kiosk Experiences for improved wayfinding and connectivity
Twenty-five kiosks from IKE Smart City are the first round in a citywide effort to improve pedestrian experiences. The dual-sided touchscreen kiosks connect users to city service directories, maps of local attractions, and mobility recommendations. Residents stay connected on the move because each kiosk is a Wi-Fi hotspot with a 75-foot range. Houston plans for at least 10% of all IKE units to be placed in underrepresented neighborhoods.
Houston, TX
United States
Summit County, OH upgrades to web-based jury system software with self check-in kiosks
The Summit County Council approved a $55,232 contract with California-based Jury Systems Inc. to modernize the Summit County Common Pleas Court's jury system software. The browser-based system will be replaced with a web-based system to allow prospective jurors to upload documents directly to the juror self-service portal. Jury Systems Inc. will also implement four free-standing kiosks to improve the efficiency of the juror check-in system while reducing person-to-person contact.
Summit County, OH
United States
Williston, ND the first city to install a government-hosted cryptocurrency kiosk in a U.S. airport
The City of Williston partnered with Coin Cloud to host a Digital Cryptocurrency Machine (DCM) at the Williston Basin International Airport. This DCM is the first government-hosted cryptocurrency kiosk to be installed in a United States airport. The DCM is convenient for users who prefer not to use their bank or debit card or who are unbanked without access to traditional financial services. The DCM allows users to purchase and sell cryptocurrency directly using a digital wallet.
Williston, ND
United States