Olathe, KS

Olathe, KS invests in first-in-state electric vehicle chargers powered by the sun

Six BEAM EV ARC chargers added to the Indian Creek Library, Lake Olathe, and the Olathe Community Center. Each charger provides a steady source of battery power during outages and weather events thanks to overhead solar panels. The EV charging network is accessible at no cost to residents and fleet vehicle drivers. Olathe worked with the Metropolitan Energy Center to access federal grants for the network along with city-owned electric vehicles.

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Olathe, KS

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Olathe, KS shares the statistics used in making public policy decisions on its Open Data Portal

The portal's web applications map topics ranging from historic properties to traffic counts. Researchers can access data sets on zoning, future land use, and public safety from a searchable library. The city's GIS team produced narratives for the fire and public works departments to show how open data can be used. Each narrative highlights recent departmental achievements using maps, visualizations, and brief descriptions.

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Olathe, KS

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Olathe, KS is using a new app designed to encourage drivers to hit more green lights

Olathe, KS released a new app designed to encourage drivers to hit more green lights. Drivers will receive information to help adjust their speed so they will arrive at signals with green lights. The app is free for users and was free for the city to implement.

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Olathe, KS

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Olathe, KS commissioned a 3D crosswalk painting to improve pedestrian safety

The City of Olathe commissioned a 3D crosswalk painting to improve pedestrian safety. The painting gives an illusion of boxes on the street that starts about 40 to 50 feet away. Glass beads were added to the paint to give the added nighttime visibility.

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Olathe, KS

United States