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.
Rural residents experience mental disorders and drug addiction just as much as their urban counterparts, and their need for mental health services is similar. But rural suicide rates are greater than urban ones, and the gap has grown steadily since 1999.
To prevent potentially catastrophic bridge strikes, more states and cities are using infrared sensors and lasers that detect tall vehicles and warn drivers to turn around or take another route.
Focused on infrastructure, innovation and inclusion, America’s mayors continue to lead on solutions to the biggest challenges facing communities.
In Dallas, the cost of flooding has reached $2.6 million and continues to rise
The creative crosswalk is intended to improve pedestrian safety and contribute to the district’s vitality
Most Solano County cities see higher than average water savings in April
Beginning this summer, the city will start phasing in a new recycling system
Beginning this summer, the city will start phasing in a new recycling system
The city of Omaha has $1.1 billion in transportation infrastructure needs by 2040
There are assets that are essential to the nation’s security, public health and safety, economic vitality and way of life
Performance data show that street-sweeping programs are more economical than some environmental infrastructure investments
Performance data show that street-sweeping programs are more economical than some environmental infrastructure investments
The potholes have been fitted with motion-sensitive devices. When a car runs over one of them, a tweet is sent to the Ministry of Public Works
The potholes have been fitted with motion-sensitive devices. When a car runs over one of them, a tweet is sent to the Ministry of Public Works
The U.S. Supreme Court is letting a Northern California county’s drug disposal law stand, paving the way for similar ordinances elsewhere
A city-utility partnership in Minneapolis has released its work plan for 2015 and 2016 that outlines five ambitious areas of work
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