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Boston Innovation and Technology Cabinet
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Official Bluesky account for the City of Boston's Innovation and Technology Cabinet. We engage with, empower, and improve life for residents in the City through innovation and technology.

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In January 2024, we launched process improvement trainings for City workers. Today, more than 437 public servants have participated in Bostonia Academy. 🔧

#BostonTech #Boston #Data #Innovation #Efficiency

🔗: www.boston.gov/departments/...
City workers practice an exercise, called 'process mapping', as a part of Bostonia Academy training. Four people press sticky notes onto a glass panel.
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Boston is one of 15 municipalities to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies Data Alliance this year.

Comprised of 80 cities, the Alliance offers a partnership rooted in strengthening public service.

#Boston #EmergingTech
A data scientist sits at a table, working on her laptop. She has headphones on with focus in her gaze. Behind her, other data scientists focus diligently on their laptops.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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We built relationships with city leaders from across the Americas — from Toronto to Austin to Recife.

Our team received training and expert support on data analytics, digital tech, and AI.
City Data Alliance members stand in a group, smiling for the camera. There are about 30 people posing for the picture, in front of a bright window with an ocean view.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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By pairing the right tools with cutting-edge technology, we can make city services more responsive, fair, and effective.

Last month, members of our Research and Data Team attended @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance convening.

#BostonTech #Data
Three people sit at a table in a meeting room, clapping. At the near side of the table, Chief Research and Data Officer Tsay softly smiles and claps.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Search by project type, neighborhood, and more. It's one place to explore new community centers, libraries, parks, schools, streets, and public art.

Visit www.boston.gov/project-tracker to learn more!

#Boston #BostonTech #DigitalGovernment #Innovation
A promotional graphic for Boston's Citywide Project Tracker. It reads, "The City of Boston Project Tracker earned 'Outstanding Achievement' at the 2025 Government Experience Awards. This recognition highlights how the City is putting residents first, rethinking how programs are designed and delivered. Visit: boston.gov/project-tracker."
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Discover @boston.gov projects in your neighborhood. 🏘️

The Citywide Project Tracker allows #Bostonians to explore City investments in every neighborhood.

Visit www.boston.gov/project-tracker to learn more!
A promotional graphic for Boston's Citywide Project Tracker. The text reads, "Discover City projects in your neighborhood. The City of Boston Project Tracker: your new and easy to use tool. Explore an interaction map showing Boston's investments, searchable by neighborhood. Explore key project information, including goals, timeline, and how to get involved."
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Imagine how you could use a central place for past, current, and future City projects. Thanks to the Citywide Project Tracker, you can do more than imagine!

This year, the @boston.gov Citywide Project Tracker was recognized at the 2025 Government Experience Awards. 🎉
A snapshot of the City of Boston Project Tracker. The snapshot displays a search bar and map of Boston with marked projects.
October 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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We also finished piloting a school-bus-only street at the King Elementary School. By reducing congestion near the school, we explored opportunities to make arrival and dismissal smoother and safer.

Over the weekend, we hosted a block party to collect feedback about school commutes!
October 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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This month, our teams piloted Transit Signal Priority (TSP) for school buses. This AI-supported tech can safely hold a green light or shorten a red light for a vehicle, meaning students spend less time in traffic!

This gives students, parents, and teachers more time for what matters most.
October 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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As a finalist in the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social Mayors Challenge, we’re thrilled to be testing #innovative ways to improve the school transportation experience. 🏫

With more than 20,000 students riding school buses in #Boston each day, maximizing time spent in the classroom can make a difference.
School buses line City leaders from Boston and Bloomberg staff sit around a table, smiling. They stand next to maps and plans for transit signal prioritization.
October 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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#DigitalEquity ensures that every Bostonian can access what they need to succeed: work opportunities, healthcare, education, and more.

Thank you to @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social and @enriquepepen.bsky.social for joining us. A huge thank you and congratulations to all of our honorees!
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Boston celebrates National Digital Inclusion Week! 💙

Last week, we recognized Boston's digital equity champions — the leaders working to ensure internet and tech access remains available in their communities. No matter the challenge, these leaders keep us connected.

#BostonTech #DIW25
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Internet access determines how we access housing, healthcare, and jobs.

Honoring their 'free to all' commitment, all @bpl.boston.gov locations have been upgraded to incredibly high-speed 10 Gbps internet.

#BostonTech #DigitalEquity #Internet #BostonPublicLibrary #BPL #Boston
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Each week in October, we'll be sharing resources to keep you safe online.

Phishing is a common scam, often attempted through email or social media. Do you know how to identify and report phishing?

#Cybersecurity #StaySafeOnline
An informational graphic explaining how to identify phishing. The text reads, "First, recognize the signs. They include urgent or emotionally appealing language, requests for personal information, unexpected attachments, poor writing or misspellings, untrusted shortened URLs, and email addresses that do not match the supposed sender". The Innovation and Technology logo rests at the bottom of the graphic, next to the City of Boston logo. An informational graphic explaining what to do if you think you are being phished. The text reads, "Resist and report. Report the message using the 'report spam' feature. This feature is commonly available on email, social media, or your phone. You can also report the phishing scam to any organizations involved". The Innovation and Technology logo rests at the bottom of the graphic, next to the City of Boston logo.
October 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🔒

When we know how to keep ourselves safe online, we keep our information and data private.

#BostonTech #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
An informational graphic for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. A fishing rod is laid on a wooden table, resting next to a box of fishing lures. The title reads "Fishing is Fun! Phising Is Not." An informational graphic explaining what 'phishing' is. The text reads, "What is 'Phishing'? Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails (or other messages) that appear to come from a legitimate and reputable source. The goal of phishing is to steal money, gain access to sensitive data, or install malware on the victim’s device". The Innovation and Technology logo rests at the bottom of the graphic, next to the City of Boston logo.
October 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Our Digital Equity Team helps connect Bostonians to internet and technology access.

Last week, they met with the Fall 2025 #ProFellows from UMass Boston's Community Inclusion Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement! 🌍

#BostonTech #DigitalEquity #Cybersecurity #CitizenDiplomacy
Seven people stand side-by-side, including Boston's Digital Equity Team and UMass Boston's Fall Pro Fellows. They stand smiling at the camera, in front of the 'Shield Maidens' initiative homepage.
September 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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A new era for permits in Boston. 🎉

After 40 years of vacancy, Adam and his team brought the historic Substation building into the modern era. His team partnered with the @boston.gov to help update the permit and license process.
September 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Thank you to Councilor Worrell (@brianworrell.bsky.social), Mayor Wu (@mayorwu.boston.gov), and the Inspectional Services Department (@isd.boston.gov) for joining this signing.

The future is bright for #Boston and DoIT!
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Great tools and systems help make #Boston a home for everyone. Intentional processes not only deliver great experiences for residents and employees, but drive us forward.

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August 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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On Monday, Mayor Michelle Wu signed the Technology Modernization Executive Order.

This historic undertaking demonstrates how local government can embrace possibility and innovation.

#Governance #EmergingTech #BostonTech #Innovation
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Want to learn more? Email [email protected] expressing your interest. Our Office of Emerging Technology is accepting concept papers until August 20th.
August 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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@boston.gov is a proud partner of Mass CEC's CriticalMass program. CriticalMass supports deployment-scale climate tech projects, providing up to $1 million dollars in funding.

Through this program, Boston is exploring municipal deployment opportunities for #ClimateTech.
August 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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We want to work with you! #Boston is collaborating with climate tech startups to reach our climate goals.

#BostonTech #ClimateChange #GreenEconomy #EmergingTech
August 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Want to learn more? Email [email protected] expressing your interest. Our Office of Emerging Technology is accepting concept papers until August 20th.

#BostonTech #ClimateTech #EmergingTech #UrbanHeat #Sustainability
August 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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The @boston.gov is a proud partner of @masscec.bsky.social's CriticalMass program. CriticalMass supports deployment-scale climate tech projects, providing up to $1 million dollars in funding.

Through this program, Boston is exploring municipal deployment opportunities for climate tech.
August 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM