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.
Grand Rapids’ new firehouse will be located in the city’s Third Ward where firefighting resources are spread thin
With its new camera enforcement system, the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department detected 10,000 violations in February, leading to 300 warnings or citations
Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza explained to Governor Greg Abbot that the severity of the data breach has required “extraordinary measures” and may not be resolved
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Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
Funding from the Department of Agriculture will help the Southwest Webster Ambulance Service move out of quarters they outgrew 15 years ago
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
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
Mold, leaks and dripping sewage plague Bay City Department of Public Safety’s police and fire facilities
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