São Paulo, SP
Municipality in São Paulo
Brazil
São Paulo, SP implements Faixa Azul pilot for decreased traffic incidents involving motorcycles
The city's traffic engineering team sought a solution for the high number of motorcycle accidents on busy streets. The Faixa Azul - Blue Strip - project added a motorcycle-only lane between the two leftmost lanes of Avenida 23 de Maio. Motorcyclists are encouraged to use the lane when vehicle traffic has slowed. Traffic engineers observe the 5.5-kilometer stretch of lane each day for accidents, close calls, and slowdowns.
São Paulo, SP
Brazil
São Paulo, SP activates new renewable energy sources with rooftop solar for schools and clinics
Project partner Sol da Saúde Consortium will install solar panels on the roofs of 80 Basic Health Units (UBS). On-site battery storage enables remote consumption of zero-emission energy by 92 additional clinics. This phase of the city's Clean Energy Program will reduce energy costs by 36 million reals over 25 years and reduce annual emissions by 24,000 tons. São Paulo plans a similar project for 775 public schools and administrative centers after the selection of an installer.
São Paulo, SP
Brazil
São Paulo, SP connects residents with COVID-19 vaccines through De Olho na Queue platform
De Olho na Queue - Keeping an Eye on the Queue - tracks vaccine availability at the city's 600 authorized locations. Portal users search for drive-through and walk-in locations by region. Each listing includes hours of operation and a color-coded estimate ranging from green for no queue to red for large queues. Public health officials updated listings with second-dose availability as the city advanced its vaccination campaign.
São Paulo, SP
Brazil
São Paulo, SP highlights agricultural impacts on local businesses with recognition program
Local agricultural businesses are eligible for free Aqui tem Produção de Sampa - Here we have Sampa Production- labels for their entryways. Each label includes a QR code that opens to the Sampa + Rural interactive map of area producers when scanned. Interested markets, farms, and associated businesses register through the platform to receive labels. City staffers visit applicants to confirm their usage of local farm products.
São Paulo, SP
Brazil
São Paulo, SP consults with microentrepreneurs on development of electronic invoicing website
The city surveyed 2,000 microentrepreneurs about the challenges of completing legally required invoices for commercial services. A smaller group tested early versions of an NFS-e website and offered suggestions on how to make it work in their daily lives. The resulting NFS-e website provides a checklist for every step in the invoicing process. This website includes instructional videos and templates for invoices used in determining Imposto Sobre Serviços or Tax on Services.
São Paulo, SP
Brazil
São Paulo, SP fosters local maker culture with free access to FAB LAB courses and equipment
Twelve FAB LABs are open to residents of all ages who need 3D printers, milling tools, and other manufacturing equipment. FAB LABs host 30 design and production courses ranging from robotics to project modeling. The city shifted to virtual courses as São Paulo dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAB LAB initiative assists startups, home-based businesses, and craftspeople at the center of the modern economy.
São Paulo, SP
Brazil
São Paulo, SP adds transparency to environmental regulations with new GeoSampa map layers
The platform's Environmental Commitment Term layer tracks applications for tree removal and replacement since 2015. GeoSampa users learn which businesses are authorized for rule exemptions using the Industrial Environmental License layer. São Paulo describes pollutants, remedies, and intended uses for Contaminated and Rehabilitated lots with a dedicated layer. An initial rollout of 4,000 qualifying lots provides vital information to the public and guides city planning activities.
São Paulo, SP
Brazil