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How public works can get help paying for PFAS cleanup in wastewater How public works can get help paying for PFAS cleanup in wastewater

To tackle the persistent presence of PFAS in source water, communities will have to widen their circles of treatment beyond drinking water, to areas such as wastewater and biosolids disposal, otherwise the problem will go on forever.

byMike DiGiannantonio, Ken Sansone

Feb 4, 2025

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Government Technology

How ERP automation is helping local governments tackle regulatory change How ERP automation is helping local governments tackle regulatory change

Feb 3, 2025

1 Min Read

Public Works & Utilities

Engineering modifications meet unique challenges of tunnel lighting project Engineering modifications meet unique challenges of tunnel lighting project

byMichael Brereton

Jan 31, 2025

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Public Administration & Governance

Water quality protections now depend on state and local governments—and voters Water quality protections now depend on state and local governments—and voters

byRoyal C. Gardner

Jan 28, 2025

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Government Technology

Smart snow removal: How AI is transforming urban winter management Smart snow removal: How AI is transforming urban winter management

byTimothy Menard

Jan 27, 2025

1 Min Read

Public Administration & Governance

5 Critical elements of effective human-centered design in the public sector 5 Critical elements of effective human-centered design in the public sector

byAllison Torpey, Rose Barcklow

Jan 24, 2025

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Public Works & Utilities

Transforming transportation through Complete Streets

Transforming transportation through Complete Streets

byDr. Calvin Ball, Howard County (Maryland) Executive

Government Technology

Maximizing ground transportation efficiencies with location intelligence

Maximizing ground transportation efficiencies with location intelligence

bySteven Santovasi, Director of Product

Government Technology

Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.

Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.

byMichael Keating

Public Procurement

When disaster strikes: How to minimize the fiscal impact of emergency construction

When disaster strikes: How to minimize the fiscal impact of emergency construction

byJo Medelman, Vice President of Operations

mass transit in Portland, Oregon

Public Works & Utilities

Cities can take a new look at underfunded mass transit projects

Cities can take a new look at underfunded mass transit projects

byWes Guckert, PTP, President and CEO, The Traffic Group

crown communities

Public Administration & Governance

Reminder: Nominations are open for 2024 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards

Reminder: Nominations are open for 2024 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards

byMichelle M. Havich, Editor

sustainability

In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

byMichael Keating

Zero Trust

Government Technology

Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI shares its five-pillar blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.

OpenAI shares its blueprint for building America's AI infrastructure

climate

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

byAndrew Wigmore, Co-founder

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

Public Administration & Governance

Traverse City's broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

Traverse City's broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

byGerald DeGrazia

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

Government Technology

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

The future of flying: FAA’s final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’

Transportation Infrastructure

The future of flying: FAA's final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’

The future of flying: FAA's final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’

byRyan Kushner, Editor

2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Two massive projects help relieve traffic problems

Transportation Infrastructure

2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Two massive projects help relieve traffic problems

2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Two massive projects help relieve traffic problems

byMichelle M. Havich, Editor

Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

byDan Schneider

Expert: Internal combustion engines will be propelling fleet vehicles for many years to come

Transportation Infrastructure

Expert: Internal combustion engines will be propelling fleet vehicles for many years to come

Expert: Internal combustion engines will be propelling fleet vehicles for many years to come

byMichael Keating

Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads

Transportation Infrastructure

Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads

Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads

Cleveland’s new strategic plan focuses on making city government work better

Government Initiatives

Cleveland's new strategic plan focuses on making city government work better

Cleveland's new strategic plan focuses on making city government work better

byAndrew Kleine

For government fleet managers, the shift to EVs takes planning, training and funding

Transportation Infrastructure

For government fleet managers, the shift to EVs takes planning, training and funding

For government fleet managers, the shift to EVs takes planning, training and funding

byMichael Keating

Fundamentals of fuel management for city fleets

Public Works & Utilities

Fundamentals of fuel management for city fleets

Fundamentals of fuel management for city fleets

byRachael Plant

Strategies for Procuring Alternative Student Transportation Services

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Strategies for Procuring Alternative Student Transportation Services

Strategies for Procuring Alternative Student Transportation Services

America is at a crossroads with its infrastructure future

Public Works & Utilities

America is at a crossroads with its infrastructure future

America is at a crossroads with its infrastructure future

Mastering the Art of a Safer Fleet

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Mastering the Art of a Safer Fleet

Mastering the Art of a Safer Fleet

These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024

These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office transforms performance management to improve service

Transportation Infrastructure

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office transforms performance management to improve service

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office transforms performance management to improve service

byJulie Beckwith

Government EV fleets are expanding to include charging infrastructure for larger vehicles

Public Works & Utilities

Government EV fleets are expanding to include charging infrastructure for larger vehicles

Government EV fleets are expanding to include charging infrastructure for larger vehicles

byMichael Keating

State legislatures ‘ramped up activity’ in first half of 2024, report finds

Transportation Infrastructure

State legislatures ‘ramped up activity’ in first half of 2024, report finds

State legislatures ‘ramped up activity’ in first half of 2024, report finds

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Evaluating existing assets can help governments save energy—and money

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Evaluating existing assets can help governments save energy—and money

Evaluating existing assets can help governments save energy—and money

byMichael Keating

Teamwork between local government and utilities spells safer, swifter power restoration

Energy & Electricity

Teamwork between local government and utilities spells safer, swifter power restoration

Teamwork between local government and utilities spells safer, swifter power restoration

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