Washington, DC

The only other American city to receive an A rating from the Global Smart City Index 2020 was Washington. According to poll respondents, local government decision-making information is freely accessible, an online platform where citizens may offer ideas has improved city life, and cultural events are among the best in the world.

Best smart initiative: DC is deploying video sensors to classify and count city activity (people, bikes, vehicles, etc.) in important economic development corridors and event places to measure traffic volume and flows. The major purpose is to provide "movement analytics" to aid in the improvement of city operations, economic planning activities, and other methods of understanding and improving the city.