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.
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
City and MBTA collaboration cuts transit delays with real-time signal priority
Richland County officials hope renovations, corrections officer sign-on bonuses and tighter policies can turn the jail around
Repeal of the 2015 Clean Water Rule takes the regulation of headwaters, wetlands, lakes and other waters under CWA back to court.
The long-awaited critical port infrastructure will increase economic development and reduce emissions by eliminating 20 million trucking miles annually.
A California court found that the Metropolitan Water District breached its contract with San Diego region water authorities and charged unlawful rates.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel dismissed a city commissioner after an investigation uncovered sexist and racist emails circulating within the department.
Appropriations also limited EPA’s proposed cuts to seven percent, down from 31 percent in the 2018 Trump budget blueprint.
Water funds are market-based tools that can help cities reduce sediment and pollution by addressing the causes of water quality and quantity impacts.
Find out why layered cybersecurity with active protection and application whitelisting safeguards public assets and data against zero day threats.
One coastal city that experienced serious water infrastructure problems -- complete with boil orders -- has turned things around by outsourcing O&M.
Water demands soar in heat waves plaguing the Southwest, but cooling centers are a thankful resource.
Old pipes carrying natural gas are leaking methane. Google and partners found a way to scale up detection and better target infrastructure investments.
Even with funding, water utilities struggle to get homeowners to replace their lead service laterals, which carry drinking water from city lines to taps.
Smart Growth America wants to remind cities about the importance of developing walkable neighborhoods in their climate action plans
Sustainability
Public or private facilities that discharge to rivers, lakes or streams must have discharge permits. Water boards regulate discharges and stormwater runoff.
For the businesses that are disclosing environmental data through CDP Cities, there are financial opportunities for them and their cities.
California launched an emergency website after the Oroville Dam incident to keep local communities informed through construction.
Charlotte, N.C., Pittsburgh, Pa., Washington, D.C., and Orlando, Fla., are now using Siemens’ City Performance Tool for sustainable infrastructure planning.
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