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.
Taigman calls on departments to immediately alert IT staff to check the integrity of their data, software and networks
One of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to law enforcement culture is how officers are trained within the organization
City officials talk the pros and cons of Tesla, the Mustang Mach-E and hybrids
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
Salt Lake City opposes the prison relocation, and city officials are threatening a lawsuit to block the prison
Measuring the sizes of chopped-down trees from their stumps is what D.C.’s Urban Forestry Administration can now do with updated technology
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The grassroots movement aims to engage local residents in campaigns to boost sustainability and economic growth by nurturing community resilience
After Wellington highlighted the confusing parking space, the NYC Department of Transportation repainted the spot to mark it more clearly as no-parking zone
Rain gardens are effective in filtering storm water and allowing it to infiltrate the soil, rather than bringing pollutants into large bodies of water
The State Road and Tollway Authority is offering local governments and community improvement districts shares of a $29 million funding pot
Owners of large multifamily buildings could save a collective $350 million annually with a $2.1 billion investment in efficiency projects, a report shows
Car-loving Los Angeles has approved a transportation plan that would add 300 miles (480 kilometers) of bicycle lanes to existing roads
Studies point to a myriad of benefits from two-way streets such as improved safety, lower crime and higher property values
Affordable car sharing operating with a fleet electric vehicles provides the solution studies say can have a huge impact on greenhouse gas emissions
Local leaders, planners, engineers and visionaries use a range of innovative and tested techniques to make a community more livable and walkable.
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