Introducing FixMyStreet.ca

[Jennifer Bell]

VisibleGovernment.ca has launched a new pilot: http://fixmystreet.ca

The site allows people to file problem reports on things in their neighbourhood they’d like to see fixed, such as potholes, bad lighting, or unsafe pathways.  People can browse reports that have been filed, and subscribe to reports they’d like to see updates on.  The site is modeled on MySociety’s  FixMyStreet.com, which was adapted for Canada by Chris Taggart of OpenOttawa.  The first city supported is Ottawa, Ontario.  We hope to add other Canadian cities soon.

FixMyStreet.ca is designed to help both the city and its citizens. Providing the ability to browse and subscribe to problems that have been reported avoids having many people report the same issue individually, meaning less work for city call centres.  Keeping public records of when reports were filed, and when they were fixed, gives citizens access to richer information about their community and municipal council.

If you live in Ottawa, give the site a whirl -- find a pothole that bugs you, and report it.   It's the first step to making sure it gets fixed.  Plus, it will make you feel better.

We're also looking for city co-ordinators to help us add more Canadian cities to our database.  If you would like to take charge of:

 - contacting your municipality to find out how to obtain ward or borrough boundary maps for your city
 - helping VisibleGovernment.ca promote the site in your city

please contact [hidden email].

Jennifer Bell
VisibleGovernment.ca


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[Jonathan Brun-2]

Hello All,

We have just launched our Citizen's initiative to organise our efforts in Montreal to bring Open-Data to the city. Wish us luck and send us comments, ideas and people to reach out to.

http://www.montrealouvert.net

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Mission Statement

We are a citizen initiative that promotes open access to civic information for the region of Montreal.

We believe open access to civic information and data increases civic engagement, makes services more accessible, and creates opportunities for innovation.

Through this space we hope to initiate and sustain a productive dialogue on open access between stakeholders for the benefit of all Montréalers. Join the conversation!

Contact us via [hidden email]

[Glen Newton]

Hi Jonathan,

In your efforts please try and encourage Montreal to have true Open
Data, in contrast to just data releases, as exemplified by other major
Canadian cities. See my post on this topic:
http://zzzoot.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-not-open-data-so-stop-calling-it.html

Contact me if you feel I can offer any assistance.
thanks,
Glen

On 7 August 2010 05:12, Jonathan Brun <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hello All,
> We have just launched our Citizen's initiative to organise our efforts in
> Montreal to bring Open-Data to the city. Wish us luck and send us comments,
> ideas and people to reach out to.
> http://www.montrealouvert.net
> ------------------------------
> Mission Statement
>
> We are a citizen initiative that promotes open access to civic information
> for the region of Montreal.
>
> We believe open access to civic information and data increases civic
> engagement, makes services more accessible, and creates opportunities for
> innovation.
>
> Through this space we hope to initiate and sustain a productive dialogue on
> open access between stakeholders for the benefit of all Montréalers. Join
> the conversation!
>
> Contact us via [hidden email]
>
> _______________________________________________
> CivicAccess-discuss mailing list
> [hidden email]
> http://lists.pwd.ca/mailman/listinfo/civicaccess-discuss
>

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