Friday, October 28, 2011

City app for reporting problems available for iPhone

Lincoln city government has an application iPhone users can use to report problems on their phones.

The free app, previously available only on Android phones, is now available in the iTunes store, according to a news release.

Residents have been able to request non-emergency services or express concerns through the city's home page at lincoln.ne.gov [1] since 2005.   

Requests are automatically routed to the departments or divisions in charge of the issues, and each inquiry is assigned a number that the resident can use to track the requests.

Earlier this year the city made available an Android phone application so problems and concerns could be reported by cell phone. 

When residents send photos to the City's ACTION center using their mobile phones, the message will automatically include GPS information.

The Information Services Division of the City Finance Department developed the applications in partnership with Information Analytics Inc., a local firm specializing in information technology and software as well as Web design and hosting.

The mobile phone applications provide a convenient way for residents to report graffiti, high weeds, potholes or other problems, according to City Ombudsman Lin Quenzer.

Links
  1. ^ lincoln.ne.gov (lincoln.ne.gov)

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