Roanoke County, VA
County in Virginia
United States
Roanoke County, VA "Connect Roanoke County to the World" initiative expands broadband connectivity
Roanoke County launched the "Connect Roanoke County to the World" initiative to improve broadband connectivity throughout the community. The initiative allocated more than $4 million in public and private investments to narrow the county's digital divide. The funding is currently being used in partnerships with Cox Communications and B2X Online to provide high-speed internet access to approximately 404 residents and 26 businesses in rural areas across the county.
Roanoke County, VA
United States
Roanoke County, VA used High-Speed Internet Survey results to plot a Broadband Initiative Map
Roanoke County Broadband Authority launched its High-Speed Internet Survey to identify areas which do not meet the FCC's minimum broadband speed standards. The survey received 2,608 responses and 32% of respondents indicated that their household resided in an unserved or under-served area in terms of high-speed internet access. The County’s Communication and Information Technology staff used the survey data to plot the Broadband Initiative Map informing broadband expansions.
Roanoke County, VA
United States
Roanoke County, VA developed FloodView to offer comprehensive flood information online
Roanoke County developed this customized solution to offer comprehensive flood information through an interactive interface. FloodView is a mobile app that includes an array of public data about floodways, flood plains, DFIRM panels, flood certificates and flood zone status.
Roanoke County, VA
United States
Roanoke County, VA combined Google Maps, Google Street View, and Eagleview's Pictometry imagery
TriView is a customized solution that combines Google Maps, Google Street View, and Eagleview’s Pictometry imagery. This project allows residents to quickly access data for community facilities, park sites, streets, zoning, building footprints, jurisdictions, and fire hydrants.
Roanoke County, VA
United States
Roanoke County, VA developed the VoterView Web Mapping Application to empower citizen voting
Roanoke County developed this customized solution to empower citizen voting and offer local government transparency. VoterView is a mobile application that helps citizens locate their election polling place and obtain information about current elected officials.
Roanoke County, VA
United States