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A Fourth Regional Plan Recommendation
Data can be a powerful tool for government and communities. A wide range of applications can help improve traffic safety, empower civic engagement, identify sources of pollution, and prevent flooding. Yet government has lagged behind the private sector in its ability to collect, analyze, and disseminate data. A new regional census organization should be created to expand the capacity of governments and residents to use data for the benefit of communities and to address issues of cybersecurity.
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