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	use cases is by no means exhaustive, it provides an introduction for government leaders as to
	what they should start looking for when it comes to the potential impacts of IoT networks.
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The Municipal IoT will probably have numerous impacts to state and local government agencies
and their operations. In a sense, this is the heart of this Blueprint paper, and the essential reason
for its existence. IoT networks have the potential to improve greatly the way we deliver services,
reduce operating costs, improve the economy and commerce, promote better environmental
stewardship, and provide opportunities for digital equity and access – leading to developments in
tourism, breakthroughs in transportation and transit, and so much more. While this list of potential
use cases is by no means exhaustive, it provides an introduction for government leaders as to
what they should start looking for when it comes to the potential impacts of IoT networks.
=Impact #1: Enhanced Service Delivery=
Many civil service problems have been around so long, they are considered more like facts of life
than actual problems. Of course, there is traffic at rush hour. Of course, parking downtown is a
pain. Of course, the trashcans on Main Street overflow on weekends. IoT technology and smart
city systems are not a magic wand to make these challenges disappear – but they can certainly
help. Emerging technologies can utilize GPS systems, cameras, electronic road signs, and traffic
light coordination (all connected via IoT) to keep traffic flowing. Parking spot sensors can alert the
public when and where parking is available – an impact especially appreciated by handicapped
visitors and owners of electric vehicles in need of a charge. Meanwhile, streetlights connected
into citywide wireless networks, controlled remotely and activated via mobile apps, will reduce
staff time for maintenance and provide greatly improved energy efficiency.
Municipalities can also collect vast amounts of data on how long it takes citizens to get from place
to place or how long they spend waiting for public transit, and then alter routes or times
accordingly based on documented needs. Smart waste bins can now send alerts when they need
to be emptied, allowing municipalities to both prevent them from overflowing on busy days, and
prevent unnecessary pickups on slow days.
=Impact #2: Reduced Operating Costs=
The prevention of unnecessary waste pickups referenced above is more than just a convenience;
it also saves money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Despite a public perception of
government bloat, many local agencies operate on a shoestring budget. Installing IoT technology
to transform a city into a smart city obviously requires an initial investment, but the savings can
add up quickly. IoT sensors installed in a water supply system can track water pressure, chemical
composition, and flow. When numbers veer outside the expected range, the system can
automatically alert local authorities to address the situation – and provide real-time data to back
up their decisions. Sensors can turn streetlights on or off – or even adjust their brightness –
depending on ambient light levels or detected motion. Smart technology can increase energy
efficiency to reduce energy bills, increase irrigation efficiency to reduce water bills, and increase
resource efficiency to reduce resource costs. Asset management systems can track physical
resources throughout a space—ladders or forklifts in a government building, for example—so staff
can locate them easily. This not only saves time and headache for workers but also prevents the
purchasing of unnecessary resources to replace “lost” ones.
=Impact #3: Improved Economy and Commerce=
IoT technology encourages cooperation between multiple public and private organizations to
collect, analyze, and actualize real-time information. Businesses can use data collected through
IoT to improve their services, understand pain points, and better target potential customers. Smart
kiosks installed on downtown street corners can provide wayfinding services to help guide people
wherever they’re trying to go; concierge services, to help people find the nearest movie theater,
clothing store, or Indian restaurant; or even display advertisements, to generate extra revenue for
local government and exposure for local businesses. Data even shows smart cities enhance
competitiveness in attracting new residents and businesses.
=Impact #4: Environmental Sustainability=
Energy and water efficiency have already been mentioned but deserve to be highlighted here as
well. Citizens are increasingly expecting their governments to act on such issues, and smart
technology can allow agencies to make truly intelligent choices. Something as simple as installing
solar panels can save both money and the environment. Deploying air quality sensors can allow
municipalities to monitor air quality changes throughout the day and identify areas or times of
particularly heavy pollution. This data can be critical to sensitive populations, such as those
suffering from respiratory ailments, but can also be used by authorities to reveal businesses that
may be polluters and create action plans aimed at reducing emissions.
=Impact #5: Equitable Access=
IoT technology contains an important keyword buried in the acronym: internet. Many rural,
coastal, underserved, or unincorporated communities struggle with fiber, wireless, and cellular
connectivity. This means many residents and visitors miss out on the benefits the internet can
bring, including innovation and free-flowing communication, economic development, educational
opportunity, and democratic access. During emergencies, when traditional landlines and other
services fail, internet access can be a literal lifesaver, providing critical local information. However,
making a commitment to smart technology also means making a commitment to ensure internet
access – “oT” isn’t very helpful without the “I.” Obviously, many municipalities cannot afford to
create wired internet connections throughout their territory, but there is no need to. Other
innovative technologies exist to help provide access in remote or difficult-to-reach areas, such as
microwave technology. Becoming a smart city can be a great reason to begin providing much-
needed internet access to a community.
=Impact #6: Everything Else=
The possibilities with smart technology are nearly limitless. Sensors can track which streets have
been plowed after a blizzard and which streets still need to be plowed. They can monitor the
structural integrity of bridges and buildings to prevent full or partial collapses, saving money and
lives. From bots to sensors, the use of smart technology can free up staff to focus on strategic
initiatives rather than manual drudgery.

Regardless of geographic location, population, economic size and might, governments working
with the Internet of Things are hoping to improve the lives of the residents and visitors in their
communities. This core value binds us all together on the journey to becoming “smart.” Ultimately,
it all comes down to public service—using technology to best serve the public by making the best
use of resources available to us.

Having discussed the positive impacts of the Municipal IoT and why you, dear reader, should
care, the Blueprint will now provide an overview of the current state of The Municipal IoT, including
findings from our research and a thorough discussion of how Municipal IoT will become ubiquitous
and highly available in the future, which is not today.
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	;Impact #1: Enhanced Service Delivery		;Impact #1- Enhanced Service Delivery
	Many civil service problems have been around so long, they are considered more like facts of life		Many civil service problems have been around so long, they are considered more like facts of life
	than actual problems. Of course, there is traffic at rush hour. Of course, parking downtown is a		than actual problems. Of course, there is traffic at rush hour. Of course, parking downtown is a
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	to be emptied, allowing municipalities to both prevent them from overflowing on busy days, and		to be emptied, allowing municipalities to both prevent them from overflowing on busy days, and
	prevent unnecessary pickups on slow days.		prevent unnecessary pickups on slow days.
	;Impact #2: Reduced Operating Costs		;Impact #2- Reduced Operating Costs
	The prevention of unnecessary waste pickups referenced above is more than just a convenience;		The prevention of unnecessary waste pickups referenced above is more than just a convenience;
	it also saves money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Despite a public perception of		it also saves money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Despite a public perception of
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	can locate them easily. This not only saves time and headache for workers but also prevents the		can locate them easily. This not only saves time and headache for workers but also prevents the
	purchasing of unnecessary resources to replace “lost” ones.		purchasing of unnecessary resources to replace “lost” ones.
	;Impact #3: Improved Economy and Commerce		;Impact #3- Improved Economy and Commerce
	IoT technology encourages cooperation between multiple public and private organizations to		IoT technology encourages cooperation between multiple public and private organizations to
	collect, analyze, and actualize real-time information. Businesses can use data collected through		collect, analyze, and actualize real-time information. Businesses can use data collected through
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	local government and exposure for local businesses. Data even shows smart cities enhance		local government and exposure for local businesses. Data even shows smart cities enhance
	competitiveness in attracting new residents and businesses.		competitiveness in attracting new residents and businesses.
	;Impact #4: Environmental Sustainability		;Impact #4- Environmental Sustainability
	Energy and water efficiency have already been mentioned but deserve to be highlighted here as		Energy and water efficiency have already been mentioned but deserve to be highlighted here as
	well. Citizens are increasingly expecting their governments to act on such issues, and smart		well. Citizens are increasingly expecting their governments to act on such issues, and smart
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	suffering from respiratory ailments, but can also be used by authorities to reveal businesses that		suffering from respiratory ailments, but can also be used by authorities to reveal businesses that
	may be polluters and create action plans aimed at reducing emissions.		may be polluters and create action plans aimed at reducing emissions.
	;Impact #5: Equitable Access		;Impact #5- Equitable Access
	IoT technology contains an important keyword buried in the acronym: internet. Many rural,		IoT technology contains an important keyword buried in the acronym: internet. Many rural,
	coastal, underserved, or unincorporated communities struggle with fiber, wireless, and cellular		coastal, underserved, or unincorporated communities struggle with fiber, wireless, and cellular
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	microwave technology. Becoming a smart city can be a great reason to begin providing much-		microwave technology. Becoming a smart city can be a great reason to begin providing much-
	needed internet access to a community.		needed internet access to a community.
	;Impact #6: Everything Else		;Impact #6- Everything Else
	The possibilities with smart technology are nearly limitless. Sensors can track which streets have		The possibilities with smart technology are nearly limitless. Sensors can track which streets have
	been plowed after a blizzard and which streets still need to be plowed. They can monitor the		been plowed after a blizzard and which streets still need to be plowed. They can monitor the

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	The Municipal IoT will probably have numerous impacts to state and local government agencies
	and their operations. In a sense, this is the heart of this Blueprint paper, and the essential reason		and their operations. In a sense, this is the heart of this Blueprint paper, and the essential reason
	for its existence. IoT networks have the potential to improve greatly the way we deliver services,		for its existence. IoT networks have the potential to improve greatly the way we deliver services,
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	use cases is by no means exhaustive, it provides an introduction for government leaders as to		use cases is by no means exhaustive, it provides an introduction for government leaders as to
	what they should start looking for when it comes to the potential impacts of IoT networks.		what they should start looking for when it comes to the potential impacts of IoT networks.
	=Impact #1: Enhanced Service Delivery=		}}
			;Impact #1: Enhanced Service Delivery
	Many civil service problems have been around so long, they are considered more like facts of life		Many civil service problems have been around so long, they are considered more like facts of life
	than actual problems. Of course, there is traffic at rush hour. Of course, parking downtown is a		than actual problems. Of course, there is traffic at rush hour. Of course, parking downtown is a
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	into citywide wireless networks, controlled remotely and activated via mobile apps, will reduce		into citywide wireless networks, controlled remotely and activated via mobile apps, will reduce
	staff time for maintenance and provide greatly improved energy efficiency.		staff time for maintenance and provide greatly improved energy efficiency.

	Municipalities can also collect vast amounts of data on how long it takes citizens to get from place		Municipalities can also collect vast amounts of data on how long it takes citizens to get from place
	to place or how long they spend waiting for public transit, and then alter routes or times		to place or how long they spend waiting for public transit, and then alter routes or times
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	to be emptied, allowing municipalities to both prevent them from overflowing on busy days, and		to be emptied, allowing municipalities to both prevent them from overflowing on busy days, and
	prevent unnecessary pickups on slow days.		prevent unnecessary pickups on slow days.
	=Impact #2: Reduced Operating Costs=		;Impact #2: Reduced Operating Costs
	The prevention of unnecessary waste pickups referenced above is more than just a convenience;		The prevention of unnecessary waste pickups referenced above is more than just a convenience;
	it also saves money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Despite a public perception of		it also saves money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Despite a public perception of
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	can locate them easily. This not only saves time and headache for workers but also prevents the		can locate them easily. This not only saves time and headache for workers but also prevents the
	purchasing of unnecessary resources to replace “lost” ones.		purchasing of unnecessary resources to replace “lost” ones.
	=Impact #3: Improved Economy and Commerce=		;Impact #3: Improved Economy and Commerce
	IoT technology encourages cooperation between multiple public and private organizations to		IoT technology encourages cooperation between multiple public and private organizations to
	collect, analyze, and actualize real-time information. Businesses can use data collected through		collect, analyze, and actualize real-time information. Businesses can use data collected through
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	local government and exposure for local businesses. Data even shows smart cities enhance		local government and exposure for local businesses. Data even shows smart cities enhance
	competitiveness in attracting new residents and businesses.		competitiveness in attracting new residents and businesses.
	=Impact #4: Environmental Sustainability=		;Impact #4: Environmental Sustainability
	Energy and water efficiency have already been mentioned but deserve to be highlighted here as		Energy and water efficiency have already been mentioned but deserve to be highlighted here as
	well. Citizens are increasingly expecting their governments to act on such issues, and smart		well. Citizens are increasingly expecting their governments to act on such issues, and smart
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	suffering from respiratory ailments, but can also be used by authorities to reveal businesses that		suffering from respiratory ailments, but can also be used by authorities to reveal businesses that
	may be polluters and create action plans aimed at reducing emissions.		may be polluters and create action plans aimed at reducing emissions.
	=Impact #5: Equitable Access=		;Impact #5: Equitable Access
	IoT technology contains an important keyword buried in the acronym: internet. Many rural,		IoT technology contains an important keyword buried in the acronym: internet. Many rural,
	coastal, underserved, or unincorporated communities struggle with fiber, wireless, and cellular		coastal, underserved, or unincorporated communities struggle with fiber, wireless, and cellular
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	microwave technology. Becoming a smart city can be a great reason to begin providing much-		microwave technology. Becoming a smart city can be a great reason to begin providing much-
	needed internet access to a community.		needed internet access to a community.
	=Impact #6: Everything Else=		;Impact #6: Everything Else
	The possibilities with smart technology are nearly limitless. Sensors can track which streets have		The possibilities with smart technology are nearly limitless. Sensors can track which streets have
	been plowed after a blizzard and which streets still need to be plowed. They can monitor the		been plowed after a blizzard and which streets still need to be plowed. They can monitor the