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.
Maui County officials sent alerts to cellphones, television and radio stations, but it is unclear if it was before widespread power, cellular outages
Orlando will begin testing two driverless buses that will run daily on traditional bus routes
31 residents died in the Christmas 2022 storm that dumped over 50-inches of snow with hurricane-force winds
Many cities are using the SeeClickFix 311 app to track and map public works complaints.
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Winter snow clearing strategies in some cities help seniors and the disabled navigate streets and sidewalks when snow falls and accumulates.
The grant will fund dedicated communications and pedestrian detection in 1,500 city vehicles to improve freight and commuting.
Winter is just a few months away. Snowmelters help some Northeastern cities keep their roadways and neighborhoods clear.
They might be the cheapest bike infrastructure, but evidence is mounting that bike sharrows do not make cycling in cities any safer.
Collaborative innovation created RainWatch, a predictive tool that has helped Seattle proactively address rain events neighborhood by neighborhood.
Water systems with aging infrastructure and low revenues can employ strategies like fixed rates, green bonds and partnerships to finance repairs.
Electric fleets, electric buses and electric bikes are part of the clean vehicle picture for both big cities and smaller towns.
From cleaner-burning trash fleets and zero emission electric buses to EV charging stations, there is money, and incentives, for clean vehicles.
The biofuel plant will process waste from 190 Maine communities and solid waste districts and will be operated by Fiberight beginning in 2018.
Sound sensors in hydrants and software can detect water pipe leaks before they become big problems, saving money and millions of gallons of freshwater.
Sustainability
Illinois smart grid meters measure the carbon value of every kWh; more than 2M installed also dramatically increased Commonwealth Edison’s 2015 reliability.
Get a grip on lead in drinking water by understanding the issues and what steps local governments can take to get ahead of it.
Learn what St. Petersburg is doing--and at what cost--after two states of emergency resulted in sewage system failure and illicit discharge to Tampa Bay.
Learn how one city is taking steps to make bike commuting safer and more reliable.
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