Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets

For cities and counties striving to their communities more sustainable, architect Nate Thomas,...

Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals

Municipal and local governments are increasingly interested in making their operations more...

Government fleet managers need to offer incentives to recruit and retain vehicle technicians and mechanics

There is a growing need for trained automotive service technicians, says an executive at...

News

$17B Hudson River Tunnel project moves into engineering phase, receives $6B grant

One of the largest infrastructure projects undertaken in American history, the $17.18 billion Hudson River Tunnel project, has received approval to begin moving forward—and will receive $6 billion through the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant Program. “Every day, 200,000 people pass through the North River Tunnel, and a closure affects not just the entire […]

Article

3 tips for public sector leaders looking to take advantage of federal funding for infrastructure

State and local government agencies have come to love some of the recent alphabet soup cooked up on Capitol Hill. There was the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities (CARES) Act, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) to aid communities with pandemic response […]

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American City & County Crown Communities Webinar: Connecting with Constituents

Every year, American City & County selects outstanding public servants and successful community projects for our Exemplary Public Servants and Crown Communities awards. Ultimately, the goal of public service is to serve the community in a way that makes the lives of constituents better by working to make the area a place where people want […]

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How to make communal spaces truly community friendly

Communal spaces hold significant importance in municipalities of various scales, serving as vital elements that foster unity within the community. They often serve as a cohesive force, binding diverse populations together to converge and exchange their collective experiences. Communal spaces also have the potential to stimulate local economies. One new trend is that of “[business] […]

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Advances in satellites, networking technology increase the options for disaster response planning

Of all the natural disasters that plague mankind, hurricanes are perhaps among the most predictable. Satellites, aircraft observations, weather balloons and ocean buoys, coupled with sophisticated forecasting models, enable scientists to begin tracking tropical storms almost the moment they form. The path of a storm is tracked continuously across oceans and its probable points of […]

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2022 Crown Communities Award Winner: The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

When the pandemic descended, public transportation organizations across the United States had to adjust overnight to decreased ridership and health safety concerns. At the same time, essential workers had to be able to make it to work. The difficulties didn’t stop when businesses reopened and the economy started back up. “How do you come back […]

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Report: Urban residents plan to use micromobility ‘substantially more in the future’

It’s still too early to tell how much the rapid emergence of micromobility, including electric scooters and bikes, will disrupt transit norms in the long term. A new report from the McKinsey Center for Mobility hints that it could be substantial. “Over a quarter of respondents living in urban areas say they are thinking of […]

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Traffic data collection provides the foundation for transportation planning and policy

At all levels of government, decisions regarding wear and tear on highways and bridges, congestion and safety networks, and peak period traffic flows depend on accurate data collection. Data also helps states secure much-needed federal funding for their roadway networks. Unfortunately, these same state and local governments often face limited budgets and dwindling staff. This […]

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2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Auburn Road revitalization project in Rochester Hills, Mich.

The initial plan was just to repave a half-mile stretch of Auburn Road in Rochester Hills, Mich. It ended up being a multi-million-dollar revitalization project that brought new life to an economically depressed area of the region thanks in part to the city’s communication efforts with the business owners and residents in the area. That […]

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Department of Commerce announces state allocations for $42.45B in broadband funding

After months of negotiation, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration published its state allocations for $42.45 billion in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funding. The funding will be distributed via grants to help states and territories build out high speed broadband networks. “What this announcement means for people across the […]

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets

Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals

Government fleet managers need to offer incentives to recruit and retain vehicle technicians and mechanics

News

$17B Hudson River Tunnel project moves into engineering phase, receives $6B grant

Article

3 tips for public sector leaders looking to take advantage of federal funding for infrastructure

News

American City & County Crown Communities Webinar: Connecting with Constituents

Article

How to make communal spaces truly community friendly

Article

Advances in satellites, networking technology increase the options for disaster response planning

News

2022 Crown Communities Award Winner: The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

News

Report: Urban residents plan to use micromobility ‘substantially more in the future’

Article

Traffic data collection provides the foundation for transportation planning and policy

Article

2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Auburn Road revitalization project in Rochester Hills, Mich.

News

Department of Commerce announces state allocations for $42.45B in broadband funding

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

Gallery: Street pavement artist Jim Bachor creatively fills city potholes

Study ranks the 15 most walkable U.S. cities for tourists

Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet