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
The report examines how counties are improving transportation, water and energy infrastructure with technology to provide efficient and effective services
Philadelphia City Council passed legislation last week that would provide water bill collections protections for the city’s low-income residents
The State Water Resources Control Board released data showing urban water usage fell 29 percent in May compared to the same month in 2013
The solar-powered signs post different restrictions based on the time of day
The goal of the three-year pilot is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing electric carsharing fleets into disadvantaged communities
The Wisconsin state Assembly voted to spend $250 million in public funds on a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a community development project
The Sand Salt Mixing Program has resulted in a decline from six to four per cent salt in sand put on roadways with no change to performance
Crews with San Francisco Public Works painted buildings in the city with a clear-coat sealant that would splash back urine, or other liquid sprayed onto it
The bioswale allows half an inch to one inch of rainfall to go back into the ground instead of into the sewer system
Toledo has detected the first signs in Lake Erie of the dangerous toxin that resulted in a water crisis last year
Residents in Santa Cruz County can use a app to report potholes, trash and other quality-of-life problems to officials – and see how fast they get fixed
The USOC has 7 weeks to replace Boston with a better candidate that shows enthusiasm for hosting the games, and can withstand the criticism and questions
A Canadian city is trying to prevent collisions with the installation of public art in major intersections
Organizers of the Olympics hope that’s what people remember after the games - not images of polluted water, inefficient transportation and incomplete venues
California is losing 10-percent of its water due to a leaky water system. Cities throughout the state have launched a battle against leaky pipes
Cities are building bicycle-friendly infrastructure and also experimenting with new technologies to make cycling and alternative transit more appealing
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