Time travel. Flying cars. 2018 may not have brought us all of the innovations science fiction writers predicted it would, but modern technology has dramantically evened the playing field. There are full-length feature films recorded on iPhones, teenagers giving medical advice on Instagram (much to doctors’ chagrin) and many other ... READ MORE+
In honor of GIS Day tomorrow (yes, that’s really a thing), we here at GovPilot would like to discuss geographic information systems (GIS) and the ways in which they benefit local governments. Whether you are big or small, a municipality or a county, a government official or a constituent, everyone can gain something from GIS. READ MORE+
Have you heard? For the first time since 1979, the new moon’s passing across the sun will be visible—or at least, noticeable—as it is pretty dark in the shadow of the moon. North Americans are totally excited, purchasing protective eyewear and rearranging their plans in anticipation of Monday’s total solar eclipse. One GovPilot client has taken ... READ MORE+
The evolution of cartography—the science or practice of map creation—is a fascinating one that tells us a lot about ourselves and our society. After all, a map reflects its maker’s knowledge, priorities and world view. This week’s blog post examines how the map’s evolution mirrors society’s as well as GovPilot’s critical role in maintaining this ... READ MORE+
If you’ve been reading our blog, you know that local governments across the country use GovPilot’s geographic information system (GIS) Map to illustrate and publicize data to effectively engage citizens, promote green initiatives and fight blight, among other things. Government is not the only industry that relies on GIS mapping to optimize ... READ MORE+
GovPilot™ is extremely proud of our namesake software’s geographic information system (GIS) mapping capabilities and we have reason to be-5 reasons to be exact! Our user-friendly, interactive GIS map can revolutionize these 5 facets of your government: READ MORE+
Across the globe, local governments are using geographic information systems (GIS) to engage citizens, deliver improved services, and inform their decision making. GIS can be a powerful tool to analyze and understand the vast amounts of location-based data that local governments collect. Its uses are varied, from giving law enforcement agencies ... READ MORE+
Municipalities have no shortage of information to deal with on a daily basis. For many cities, that data is fragmented. Assessor data and Code Enforcement data may be stored on separate servers, with the same property’s information being updated independently from one department to another. Some crucial historical information may still be in hard ... READ MORE+
Anecdotes and data are two of the most powerful tools in the government storyteller’s kit. Highlighting the story of a young mother whose commute will be made safer through infrastructure improvements is an effective way of explaining why the improvements are needed, and using traffic data to show just how important they’ll be helps solidify that ... READ MORE+
A good citizen engagement feedback loop needs to be productive and bi-directional, rather than just being a channel for people to complain, or a way for government to push out information. It needs to facilitate reciprocal responses. First, government needs to hear from its citizens in order to know its services are meeting needs. Second, citizens ... READ MORE+
