Question 1

What is the Regulatory Velocity Index (RVI)?

Accepted Answer

The Regulatory Velocity Index (RVI) measures how efficiently a city processes regulatory matters. It analyzes time to approval, procedural complexity, approval rates, and predictability. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicating faster, more efficient processes.

Question 2

What is the Regulatory Friction Index (RFI)?

Accepted Answer

The Regulatory Friction Index (RFI) measures political friction in regulatory processes using AI-analyzed meeting transcripts. It evaluates deferral rates, opposition intensity, contention density, and resolution efficiency. Higher scores indicate less friction and smoother processes.

Question 3

How are cities ranked?

Accepted Answer

Cities are ranked by their RVI or RFI scores, with #1 being the most efficient or least contentious. Rankings compare cities nationally and can be filtered by state or city size (large, medium, small).

Question 4

How often are scores updated?

Accepted Answer

Index scores are calculated weekly from official municipal records and AI-analyzed meeting transcripts. Historical trends are tracked to show improvement or decline over time.

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