Public Works & Infrastructure
Public Works & infrastructure are essential components of local and state government responsibilities. They involve the construction, maintenance, and management of vital public facilities and services such as roads, bridges, water supply, and waste management. Effective infrastructure planning ensures communities have the necessary resources for economic growth and quality of life. This directory provides articles on public works and infrastructure and related topics like Transportation, which explores the development of efficient systems for moving people and goods.
Richland County officials hope renovations, corrections officer sign-on bonuses and tighter policies can turn the jail around
A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats.
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
As Houston remained in disaster recovery mode, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a proposal to restrict development below the 500-year floodplain along with temporary transitional housing strategies.
Since entering the 2016 Smart Cities Challenge, Denver accelerated connected vehicles planning to mitigate traffic and will test rerouting trucks and strategies to improve pedestrian safety.
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Nearly a year after the Oroville dam breach and flooding incident, downstream communities have concerns about river dredging while agencies report improved communication and safety.
Key affordable rental housing market provisions were preserved in tax reform, but housing credits and other provisions could push some investors out.
About 60 of the 100 boat slips are still damaged beyond use, and municipal revenues are down by half at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.
Guest columnist Jen Mayer shares insights on revenue generation for infrastructure projects gleaned from city-led best practices and cutting-edge investment strategies.
Fuel-efficient cars are forcing Washington State DOT officials to look at charging drivers by the mile to raise road revenue for construction costs.
The National Science Foundation’s Civil Infrastructure Systems grants encourage research and development for all civic infrastructure.
The city of Fort Collins, Colorado, competed and won a prestigious Department of Commerce Baldridge Performance Excellence award, here’s why.
The Icelandic town Ísafjörður painted a 3-D optical illusion, creating a ‘floating’ crosswalk as a speed bump alternative.
In areas where major snowfall occurs, local governments have expanded their winter budgets to provide more plows and preventative maintenance to residents.
The new gators utility vehicles available in January 2018 are for all terrains. They offer sealed cabs, three-wide seating and more than 90 attachments.
Australia is set to construct a tire recycling plant in Perth that will address tires laying in wastelands and dumps the world over.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz is asking for greater transparency in island rebuilding contracts and demands public documents.
Despite limited managerial experience, millennial mayors warrant examination for their skills and accomplishments.
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