I spy an interactive government website

You know how almost every website now has dynamic content, share buttons and is, well, interactive? Well, government websites are kind of new to this idea. If you want proof, check out more than 10 county websites. I guarantee you’ll run into some 1992 clip art or a website that still employs frames.

Which is why I’m delightfully surprised to see the new USDA website launch the Food Atlas, which lets you know what’s available in your area food-wise. (Cook County has 4005 fast food restaurants, 3516 full-service eateries, 1460 grocery stories, 23 supercenters/clubs, 490 convenience stores (806 with gas) and 82 farmers markets).

It’s a small step in the right direction, maybe next I’ll be able to do that for taxes.

H/T: Chicago Tribune