tech funding for years to come.

Micro transportation grows as well as flexible service options by demand. Public transportation has always played a critical role in reducing congestion and providing services for those who cannot afford or are unable to drive their own vehicles. The growth of shared ride services such as Uber and Lyft will play an increased role in supplementing government programs that serve the elderly and physical challenged enabling them to more efficiently coordinate and schedule rides to doctor appointments, pick up prescriptions or food shopping. The concept of ride sharing will continue to grow with bicycles, electric scooters, and more flexible rental of vehicles that are charged by the hour and coordinated through apps.

Recent experience with the great tech pivot will secure improved tech funding for years to come. The pandemic proved the value and absolute need for technology support. Most believe that even with the end of the current pandemic, technology will still be needed as a strategic asset for all-hazard operations. As more local governments have moved to a pay-as-you go model thus paying for services out of annual operating budgets (OpEx) it will be more difficult, if not impossible, to delay or defer payments as had been done in the past with capital expenditures (CapEx).

In summary, technology, especially information technology has grown in importance and has become a vital asset. 2020 may have been a terrible year on many levels, but when it comes to technology in government it was a year that they stepped up and were both appreciated and acknowledged. With the pressure to do more with less, technology has become an inescapable ally in helping to reduce costs and working towards making government work smarter. Thus as the smart city movement may have run its course, it will be replaced by simply striving towards smarter governments.

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