St. Petersburg, FL
Municipality in Florida
United States
St. Petersburg, FL informs road safety interventions on university campus with smart intersection
The pilot seeks data-driven safety measures for an intersection on the University of South Florida at St. Petersburg campus. Existing Spectrum fiber lines were connected to smart light poles, sensors, and traffic cameras with built-in AI analytics. Data on near-accidents, pedestrian crossing times, and other trends are sent to a central dashboard for stakeholders. Advanced analytics will fine-tune signal timing and shape interventions for the city's Vision Zero efforts.
St. Petersburg, FL
United States
St. Petersburg, FL boosts Utility Assistance Program with neighborhood mini-grant competition
Low-income households struggling with energy bills are supported by the Utility Assistance Program. Utility customers were encouraged to donate to the program during a two-month holiday competition in 2021. Participants rounded up to the nearest dollar on upcoming bills or donated any amount to qualify. Three neighborhoods with the most donors during this period received $500 mini-grants for events and volunteer programs.
St. Petersburg, FL
United States
St. Petersburg, FL launched the Community Assistance and Life Liaison pilot program
The St. Petersburg City Council launched the Community Assistance and Life Liaison (CALL) program pilot to improve emergency response services for mental illness, poverty, and addiction. Through the CALL program, emergency dispatchers send social workers to calls involving mental health crisis, suicide intervention, truancy, homeless complaints, and neighborhood disputes. The CALL program was designed to reduce police involvement in non-criminal and non-violent calls for emergency services.
St. Petersburg, FL
United States