Cincinnati, OH
Municipality in Ohio
United States
Cincinnati, OH streamlines its fleet operations with planned citywide GPS initiative
GPS systems differ from department to department, which adds complexity when updating fleet vehicles and equipment. The Public Services Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to resolve this issue. The RFP seeks a cloud-based GPS system feeding into a dashboard for fleet assignment and tracking. In-vehicle tablets allow drivers to report issues and request directions. The selected system will be compatible with current city networks and systems.
Cincinnati, OH
United States
Cincinnati, OH develops dedicated in-house team for pedestrian safety projects
Local officials sought a cost-effective and responsive approach to hundreds of pedestrian accidents per year. A five-member public works team will install temporary bump-outs, speed bumps, and signage in areas with ongoing safety concerns. This approach reserves outside contracting for specialized tasks, thus cutting down on turnaround times for other projects. Cincinnati anticipates annual savings of up to $300,000 and significant improvements to pedestrian safety.
Cincinnati, OH
United States
Cincinnati, OH puts wood waste in public parks to better use with biochar production pilot
Cincinnati Parks and local firm Carbon Harvest LLC plan a biochar facility in a public park for the trial. Wood waste typically left in parks or disposed of at outside facilities is converted into carbon-storing biochar. A combination of the soil additive and compost supplied by Hamilton County will be used for all new park tree plantings. Biochar sales to local companies expand the climate impacts of the program and generate revenues for project expenses.
Cincinnati, OH
United States
Cincinnati, OH Alternative Response to Crisis pilot focuses on de-escalation during 911 calls
Emergency dispatchers were trained in mental health first aid and used de-escalation efforts with responders en route. This training included rerouting callers to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on a case-by-case basis. An ARC Response Team staffed by a behavioral health specialist and a Fire Department paramedic replaced police responses for wellness checks. Cincinnati created a dashboard about ARC runs searchable by date, neighborhood, and issue.
Cincinnati, OH
United States
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
Cincinnati, OH Police Department partnered with UC Health to launch telehealth mobile crisis program
The Cincinnati Police Department has partnered with a mobile crisis team from UC Health to launch Ohio's first telehealth mobile crisis response program. The program will allow officers handling a mental health call to connect with social workers via telehealth. Police officers will be equipped with tablets they can use to contact the crisis team for support via video and social workers may be dispatched when necessary.
Cincinnati, OH
United States
Cincinnati, OH develops the nation's largest municipal solar farm to curb carbon emissions
The city is working with Hectate Energy to add 310,000 solar panels to a 1,000-acre former farm. This 100-megawatt array eliminates 158,000 tons of emissions over a 20-year period. City buildings will receive 35 MW of zero-emission energy once the farm is operational. The Cincinnati Electric Aggregator Program will allocate 65 MW from the farm to residential subscribers. A workforce development program deploys local labor for panel installation and maintenance.
Cincinnati, OH
United States