Miami-Dade County, FL

Miami-Dade County, FL launches innovation challenge to optimize waste diversion

Miami-Dade County is facing a growing waste management crisis, with the county currently managing rising costs and logistical challenges like shipping trash north by train. To address this, the county has partnered with the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority to launch its fifth Public Innovation Challenge, offering at least $300,000 to startups that can propose innovative solutions to improve waste diversion and reduce recycling contamination.

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Miami-Dade County, FL

United States

Miami-Dade County, FL proposes Innovation Authority for real-world partnerships with tech startups

The planned Innovation Authority begins with $3 million each from the county, the Knight Foundation, and a private donor. Participating startups receive seed funding for pilots with county departments. These collaborations pursue new approaches to transit, housing, public health, and other areas of public life. County officials anticipate an influx of private investment in tested solutions, thus expanding successful pilots and strengthening the local economy.

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Miami-Dade County, FL

United States

Miami-Dade County, FL addresses commercial water waste with Olea Edge Analytics meter pilot

Commercial water meters can miss up to 10% of water use and these customers represent up to 60% of county utility revenues. The company's EdgeWorks platform connects to sensors on 25 commercial meters during the four-month pilot. EdgeWorks uses artificial intelligence and blockchain architecture for secure, real-time data from targeted locations. Each location is analyzed for potential underbilling and water waste missed by manual meter reading.

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Miami-Dade County, FL

United States

Miami-Dade County, FL transformed the OCA's annual Performance Measures Report with technology

Miami-Dade County transformed the Office of the Commission Auditor's (OCA) annual Performance Measures Report through technology, data visualization, and a focus on service delivery. The OCA implemented Microsoft BowerBI to automatically access county departmental information and create detailed reports; used GIS platforms to geocode data and translate it into geographic views; and integrated the Social Progress Imperative index to measure how well the county provides for the community.

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Miami-Dade County, FL

United States

Miami-Dade County, FL partners with OBE Energy to launch electric vehicle charging station program

Miami-Dade County is partnering with OBE Energy to install five new electric charging stations in a county-owned garage. Drivers who stop at the Government Center parking garage will pay 30 cents per kw/H to use these charging stations. The average charge lasts approximately three hours and costs around $7. OBE Energy pays for the electricity it uses and the county also gets a portion of the profits.

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Miami-Dade County, FL

United States

Miami-Dade County, FL is partnering with Transit Alliance to launch the Better Bus Network campaign

Miami-Dade County is partnering with the local advocacy group Transit Alliance to launch the Better Bus Network campaign. The Better Bus Network campaign is the first advocacy-led and community-driven bus network redesign in the country. The campaign plans to increase frequent service on high-travel corridors, increase the share of jobs that are accessible within 30 minutes of travel, and maintain at least 15-minute service throughout the county.

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Miami-Dade County, FL

United States

Miami-Dade County, FL installs Soofa Signs at transit stations for improved rider experiences

Three Soofa Signs at two Metromover stations provide real-time system and traffic updates. Commuters use the Soofa Talk mobile platform to interact with surveys and ads on solar-powered screens. The county's Department of Transportation and Public Works customized each sign with colorful wayfinding signage. Soofa and transit officials are using field observations and surveys to determine future uses that serve commuter needs.

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Miami-Dade County, FL

United States