Hamilton, ON
City in Ontario
Canada
Hamilton, ON Proactive Leak Detection Program identifies water loss with smart devices
Hamilton used Gutermann's ZoneScan 820 radio loggers for a four-month detection pilot. The city selected a zone for logger deployment each evening. Loggers were magnetically affixed to hydrants and mainline valves for the detection of water leak sounds over a 200-meter radius. This approach meant that 7.5 kilometers of water main were monitored per night. City officials relied on leak mapping for timely repairs of 177 leaks and sensor data for its 10-year water main replacement program.
Hamilton, ON
Canada
Hamilton, ON trials new chatbot and home assistant skill for more accessible election information
Hamilton established goals for election inclusivity and equity in its Accessibility Plan 2022. The Ask Hamilton skill for home devices and phones lowers barriers to information about candidates, wards, and advance polling options. The Municipal Election Virtual Assistant on city webpages provides answers and links to election-related content around the clock. This pilot will run through the October 18 municipal election with potential applications in future elections.
Hamilton, ON
Canada
Hamilton, ON Ballot on Demand Pilot balances voting flexibility and election security
On-demand ballot printers will be stationed at McMaster University, Mohawk College, and Redeemer College for the October 2022 municipal election. Community members verify their voter eligibility and identity at each station's electronic poll book. The system prints ballots for each voter's ward regardless of the station location. Election officials are evaluating the system for potential citywide adoption during the 2026 municipal election.
Hamilton, ON
Canada
Hamilton, ON collaborates with Communauto on Free-Floating CarShare Pilot Program
Communauto has operated round-trip carshares - or trips starting and ending at the same spot - in Hamilton for more than a decade. This pilot offers 25 shareable vehicles for one-way trips. Drivers reserve free-floating carshares through the Communauto app with 30 minutes of free driving for new users. Pricing for Communauto vehicles is $0.41 CAD per minute and $10 CAD per hour. Pilot vehicles can leave the 12-kilometer pilot zone but need to be returned to any FLEX Zone spot.
Hamilton, ON
Canada
Hamilton, ON Housing and Homelessness Dashboard brings clarity to the city's housing situation
The ArcGIS dashboard presents topline statistics in areas like average market rents and shelter bed capacity. Graphs allow comparisons of housing data going back five years and homelessness data for the past two years. Each dashboard section includes extensive notes on data collection and use. Hamilton updates the portal every three months using data across city departments. The dashboard supports the Evidence-Based, Measurable, and Impact-Driven goal in its 10-year action plan.
Hamilton, ON
Canada
Hamilton, ON broadens public connectivity options with free outdoor Wi-Fi pilot
Hamilton sought a complementary outdoor system to the 76 public Wi-Fi points in indoor facilities. Local officials received a grant from the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative for adapting public spaces in response to COVID-19. Three city parks were outfitted with network equipment by March 2022. Residents find outdoor Wi-Fi points by searching the online Park Finder map. The city will select seven additional parks for the pilot based on user surveys and feasibility studies.
Hamilton, ON
Canada
Hamilton, ON installs irisGO in municipal vehicles for automated data collection pilot
Hamilton's inspection and waste collection vehicles were first equipped with irisGO during a one-year pilot. The AI-enabled devices continuously capture anonymized data on potholes, graffiti, and public asset conditions throughout the city. Vehicles outfitted with irisGO also conduct audits of requested work orders. Local officials anticipate future maintenance needs with data analytics and recommendations from the irisCITY platform.
Hamilton, ON
Canada