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Mar. 2, 2012

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American City and County

Nation's roads and bridges need overhaul, county engineers say

A new report says weak federal funding hampers efforts to repair deteriorating infrastructure...More
Feb. 22, 2012

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American City and County

Maryland launches 511 service

Motorists can call for traffic information, customize routes...More
Jan. 17, 2012

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American City and County

Design guide offers tips for improving bicycle safety on city streets

The U.S. Department of Transportation and NACTO have created a resource for creating safer and more attractive and livable streets....More
Jan. 12, 2012

Article

American City and County

Bike share programs set to launch, share data (with related video)

As the weather warms up this spring and summer, cyclists in some cities will find it easier to make their commute or run errands via bike....More
Jan. 10, 2012

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American City and County

Tracking traffic signals with RFID tags

Radio frequency identification tags help the Kansas City, Mo., Public Works Department track traffic signal parts and maintenance....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Investing in cycling helps economic wheels turn

City initiatives ranging from bike lanes to share programs are creating jobs as an added benefit....More
Nov. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Street smarts

Many transportation departments are turning to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), which enhance communication between operators and traffic agencies, incident and traffic management and congestion mitigation....More
Oct. 26, 2011

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American City and County

Streets viewpoint: Watch out for these five obstacles this winter

This winter will bring many typical winter road maintenance challenges, but there are also several new issues requiring special attention....More
Oct. 4, 2011

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American City and County

Report: Public transportation reduces delays

Public transportation saved commuters millions of hours of delay and millions of gallons of gas during 2010, according to a new report from the Texas Transportation Institute....More
Oct. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Building sustainable communities to attract businesses

Local governments see sustainable infrastructure as a way to boost economic growth....More
Oct. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Getting around downtown

Norfolk, Va., features alternative transportation options for all....More
Sep. 9, 2011

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American City and County

Focus on infrastructure earns associations' approval of Obama's Jobs Act

Several local government and infrastructure associations are calling on Congress to quickly pass President Obama's proposed American Jobs Act....More
Sep. 6, 2011

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American City and County

DOT may eliminate deadlines for replacing traffic signs

The U.S. Department of Transportation is easing regulations that would have required state and local governments to replace millions of dollars worth of street signs....More
Sep. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Eyes in the storm

The Washington State Department of Transportation began building a vehicle location/data collection system to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its winter operations....More
Sep. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Navigating bumps in the road

Seattle Department of Transportation implements a work management system to improve asset maintenance....More
Aug. 31, 2011

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American City and County

Arrest me, I insist!

There are ways to make a point, and there are ways to get thrown into jail. And one Shelton, Conn., man found a way to accomplish both....More
Aug. 24, 2011

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American City and County

He probably knows kung fu

A "rogue panda" joins zombies and raptors as subjects of electronic street sign hoaxes....More
Aug. 17, 2011

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American City and County

Will it intersect Penny Lane or Love Street?

When 11-year-old Caroline Gonzalez became "mayor for a day" of her hometown, Forney, Texas, she opted to use her temporary powers to rename part of Main Street for teen heartthrob Justin Bieber....More
Aug. 15, 2011

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American City and County

Survey: Local solutions, tolls wanted for road repair

Most Americans are unhappy with the condition of the roads in their communities, according to a new America THINKS survey from HNTB Corp....More
Aug. 1, 2011

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American City and County

In our century

Construction of the Interstate Highway System presents opportunities and challenges to cities' development plans....More
Aug. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Cities prepare for aging residents

Transportation, finances and housing are top needs, report finds....More
Jul. 8, 2011

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American City and County

DOT to release more transportation grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation will make $527 million available for the third round of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery competitive grant program....More
Jul. 1, 2011

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American City and County

States slow to track transportation spending

Report says more performance measures are needed....More
Jul. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Rolling into place

Utah bridge construction takes an unusual route to completion....More
Jun. 29, 2011

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American City and County

Viewpoint: Keep a close eye on the streets

Public works directors should consider reevaluating their pavement management programs to ensure they are best using their resources and addressing their roadway needs....More

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