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.
Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza explained to Governor Greg Abbot that the severity of the data breach has required “extraordinary measures” and may not be resolved
Authorities are investigating a fire at a Tesla charging station in Littleton, amid rising tensions over anti-DOGE protests and vandalism targeting Tesla properties
New technology is transforming emergency response with text, video and AI-powered translation, but uneven adoption leaves millions without access to lifesaving 911 upgrades
The move follows pushback from the union that represents city sanitation workers over not doing enough to protect workers from COVID-19
Though often short on details, which presumably will come later, Brown outlined a variety of proposals to make Buffalo a technology-savvy, inclusive community.
Surfside is pioneering what appears to be a first of its kind solution for residents in the decades to come: a fund for potential buyouts. The new Resilience Fund houses money from developers with an equal match from the town.
While implementing a smart city program is often easier said than done, overcoming these challenges will have your city on its way to hyperconnectivity in no time
A federal lawsuit filed this week by several cities, counties and groups accuses the Army Corps of Engineers and commission of violating federal law by opening the spillway more frequently in response to increased rainfall, spewing polluted river water across the region in the process.
The city’s police chief calls the cameras in street lights ‘a game changer.’ Critics aren’t so sure, especially given that the program was introduced as a way to save energy and money instead of a way to collect data in public spaces.
Under the Transportation and Climate Initiative, transportation emissions are projected to decline by up to 25% from 2022 to 2032.
The project illustrates a rising industry trend of municipalities playing a greater role in funding repairs and upgrades to local infrastructure to meet the needs of their constituents and the local economy.
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.
Managing a growing population and new development has never been easy for state and local leaders. But recent national trends may be making the task more difficult.
If the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam is removed, water levels could be lower than the intakes local governments and industries use to withdraw water from the Savannah River. It also would make recreation less attractive along a river where dozens of affluent homeowners maintain docks
Officials have said the dam interrupts the natural flow and negatively affects water quality of the river, and its removal will help return the river to a more natural, free-flowing state and make it safer for paddlers.
The School Success Partnership Program, which depends on the state for nearly 30% of its budget, is among many services starting to face repercussions after Governor Whitmer vetoed an unprecedented $947 million in funding on Sept. 30 to restart broken-down budget talks.
Nationally, experts say, problems with 19th century-style set-ups of wires dangling from wooden poles will only grow as the climate worsens. And it’s state and local governments -- not to mention rate-payers -- who are left holding the bag.
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