Abbotsford, BC
City in British Columbia
Canada
Abbotsford, BC launched a new fully-automated curbside waste collection program
The City of Abbotsford launched a new fully-automated curbside collection program for recycling, compostables, and garbage. Each resident received one 240-litre cart for each of the three waste streams and the ability to upsize or downsize their carts within 90 days. The new automated collection waste trucks are powered by renewable diesel, safer for the sanitation workers, and produce fewer carbon emissions.
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
Abbotsford, BC launched a new website designed with increased customer accessibility features
The City of Abbotsford launched a new website designed with increased functionality, mobile compatibility, and customer accessibility. The website provides users with Browsealoud allowing any text to be read out loud when you hover over it alongside the latest translation software offering up to 99 different languages. The website also includes accessibility features such as an MP3 maker which convers online content into audio and a screen mask to focus on reading one passage at a time.
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
Abbotsford, BC launched the "Let's Talk Abbotsford" engagement portal for residents
The City of Abbotsford launched the "Let's Talk Abbotsford" engagement portal for residents. The portal, developed by Bang the Table, allows residents to provide feedback via surveys, polls, forums, etc. Residents can use the portal to access information on city projects including transportation improvements, parks and recreation developments, etc. Registered users can subscribe to individual projects in order to receive personalized update notifications.
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
Abbotsford, BC developed a free "Water Wise Portal" mobile app for residents and local businesses
The City of Abbotsford developed the free "Water Wise Portal" mobile app to connect residents and local businesses with their water use data. Residents and local businesses can use the app to view their water consumption, water usage trends, rebate offers, etc. Users can track their water usage by hour, day, month or season and even set a budget amount with personalised alerts. The app also provides direct contact with City staff and service or leak alerts.
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
Abbotsford, BC developed a curbside collection mobile app for residents
The City of Abbotsford developed a free "Abbotsford Curbside Collection" mobile app to improve waste management services for residents. Residents can use the app to receive collection notifications and view their garbage and recycling schedule. The app also lists the materials approved for recycling and provides alternate disposal options.
Abbotsford, BC
Canada
Abbotsford, BC partnered with the University of Fraser Valley to launch the CityStudio program
The City of Abbotsford partnered with the University of Fraser Valley to create the CityStudio. This program challenges university students to address city issues with innovative solutions. CityStudio connects participating students with city staff to research, design, and implement their experimental projects. This program gives students unique opportunities to develop job skills and network with public sector experts.
Abbotsford, BC
Canada