City of Wilson issued the following announcement on Mar. 9.
Wilson’s RIDE has been named a finalist in IDC Government Insights' fifth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA) in the transportation category. The awards recognize the progress North American municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as provide a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region. The winner in each category will be determined through a public vote. One vote is allowed per person at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCNAA22 . Voting will be open through 5:00pm ET on Sunday, March 13h.
RIDE is the City of Wilson's on-demand micro-transit service. RIDE replaced the fixed route bus system on September 1, 2020 and serves most of the Wilson city limits. RIDE is a partnership between the City of Wilson and Via, a leader in micro-transit service.
Winners will be honored at Smart Cities Connect being held April 4 – 7th in Columbus, OH.
Finalists in the SCNAA illustrate best practice examples of how forward-thinking municipalities are effectively leveraging technology and innovation to offer new services and economic opportunities and to meet the needs and expectations of citizens and residents.
“We commend all the SCNAA finalists for their commitment and dedication to making smart city initiatives a reality, designed to improve and enhance cities and states across North America for the betterment of all citizens and residents,” said Ruthbea Yesner, Vice President, IDC Government Insights and Smart Cities and Communities Strategies. “As more and more government officials recognize the invaluable role of innovative technology in creating new economic opportunities, enhancing citizen engagement, and optimizing operations, the library of practical use cases will continue to grow, helping to evangelize the power of smart city initiatives and provide a roadmap to success.”
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