Modernizing Fleet Operations with Real-Time Data in Illinois

Managing over 500 vehicles and assets, the city of Elgin, Illinois, is reimagining how local governments can operate more efficiently, transparently and sustainably.

 

Join Aaron Neal, director of public works, for an inside look at how Elgin is using real-time fleet data to drive measurable improvements in safety, accountability and environmental impact.

 

Whether you're exploring electrification, evaluating fleet performance or looking to build support for new tech investments, this session will offer real-world strategies you can bring back to your own agency.

 

We’ll cover:

  • Building a data-driven strategy: Explore the ways real-time visibility is helping Elgin reduce risk and promote accountability.
  • Driving transparency: See how operational data is informing decisions — from city leadership to community members.
  • Scaling sustainability efforts: Learn how Elgin is progressing toward electrification and long-term environmental goals.
  • Implementing modern tech: Get practical advice for adoption, change management and delivering results.

Speaker Details

Aaron Neal, Director of Public Works, City of Elgin, Illinois

 

William (Bill) Rials, Ph.D. — Moderator, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Event Topic

Big Data, Environment, Technology

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, State Government
Modernizing Fleet Operations with Real-Time Data in Illinois
Event Type
Virtual / Online
Event Subtype
Webinar / Webcast
When
Thu, Sep 04, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Website
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Sponsor
Samsara