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.
Maryland State Police confirmed they caused much of the damage during a 40-hour standoff with an armed suspect
The crowd threw bottles at cops and put metal bars in the street to try to damage police vehicles, officials said
From mitigating contagions to combating the opioid crisis, surveilling wastewater should be part of every city’s public health toolbox
Mulberry will deploy “smart” water meters for its more than 1,600 residents, businesses, schools and government buildings over the next three years
Growing demands have spurred a diverse array of transit innovations that provide both short- and long-term benefits to local economies
A new material made from car tires is being used to support tree growth throughout Seattle.
With services like FastFleet, City Hall could optimize its fleet without degrading operations, thus lowering maintenance and administrative costs
The sewer authority announced 17 grants totaling $250,000 for green infrastructure projects like these in neighborhoods throughout the city
When farms sprouted up, they mobilized the once-stable uranium naturally present in the soil, and the toxic element leached into groundwater
A $2.8 million project to make city buildings more energy-efficient has temporarily forced many City Hall employees into different locations
San Marcos is offering grants and design assistance to artists in an effort to place murals on private property throughout the city
The flow of water from shower heads and bathroom faucets in California will be sharply reduced under strict limits approved by the state Energy Commission
More than $11 million in Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program grants were awarded to 27 multi-modal projects in New Mexico
Water-saving techniques have been around for years, but it can be tough to show how such building modifications can pay off for owners
In June, the City Council voted to adopt a safety study that proposes 120 projects small and large to make the curvy road less hazardous
Although not a new concept, roundabouts in recent years have become more popular in Florida as part of a push for more safety
New research shows active populations create successful cities
Falling bridges and crumbling roads trumped anti-tax sentiment in more than a half-dozen states during this year’s legislative sessions
The 9,000 LED streetlights will focus light directly downward on the streets and sidewalks, helping to eliminate light pollution
