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| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3971 | DelBene, Clarke Introduce Bill to Expand Smart City Tech | 2024-10-01 | 2024 | 2024-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Smart technologies are revolutionizing urban living by improving community safety, mobility, and resilience against natural disasters, while also expanding communication and services. These innovations help cities cut costs, alleviate traffic congestion, reduce air pollution, and lower energy use, all while generating economic growth and expanding opportunities for communities of all sizes. With an estimated $41 trillion expected to be invested globally in smart technology over the next two decades, U.S. cities must catch up. Research shows that every dollar spent on government technology can save nearly $4. Despite these clear benefits, the U.S. is currently lagging in smart city development. Smart city technologies are already making an impact in cities across the nation, including in Redmond, where an adaptive signal is being deployed to improve traffic management. This system will detect pedestrians in crosswalks, adjust light timings for safer crossing, and modify traffic signals based on real-time volumes to reduce congestion and make our intersections safer and less stressful for roadway users. “Investing in smart city technologies is critical opportunity for our nation to maintain its position as a global leader in innovation and improve the livability of our communities,” said DelBene. “Equipping local governments with the necessary tools will allow cities to develop clean infrastructure that cuts pollution, generates good jobs, and strengthens the middle class. The Smart Cities and Communities Act is a great step forward in improving the quality of life for communities throughout America.” “We have a responsibility to the American people to improve the quality-of-life of every citizen by providing clean air, resources and tech to make our cities safer, and climate resilient communities to combat the devastating impacts of climate change,” said Clarke. “That is why I am proud to join my colleague, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, in reintroducing the Smart Cities and Communities Act – legislation promoting the use and expansion of smart city technologies. This legislation will deliver equitable opportunities and improve the infrastructure to our American cities as our nation transitions as the global leader of climate policy.” “BSA applauds Representatives DelBene and Clarke for reintroducing the Smart Cities and Communities Act. This forward-looking legislation will help ensure local communities can widely and fairly access the benefits of smart city technology, and support investments into connected communities that are effective, less expensive, and more environmentally sound,” said Craig Albright, BSA SVP of US Government Relations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z |