Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

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

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve...

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice...

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

There are an estimated 20.3 million public sector employees in the United States, representing a...

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The Picasso of potholes: He’s making a dent in Chicago’s road crater inventory (with related video)

Mosaic artist Jim Bachor fills potholes with works of art in Chicago.

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Controlling fleet management costs

Kelly Reagan suggests methods for keeping the fleet management expenses low.

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How to identify and work effectively with a professional commercial lawn and landscape company

Sabeena Hickman, the chief executive officer at PLANET, recommends local government leaders consider reputation, experience and ability to help manage costs when selecting a landscaping partner.

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Education report card optimistic, but with room for improvement

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s “Leaders and Laggards” report found improvement in the nation’s schools since 2007, but also emphasized that significant improvements still need to be made.

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All-electric garbage truck hits the road in Chicago (with related video)

The city of Chicago is using an all-electric garbage truck from Motiv Power Systems to make pickups on a variety of routes. The vehicle saves 2,688 gallons of fuel a year, according to the company.

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Rehabilitate, Revitalize

Across the country, municipalities are working to beautify, restore and reinvigorate communities. American City & County highlights some of these efforts.

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Best of both worlds: Public-Private Partnerships from across the country

When executed properly, public private partnerships can be beneficial to both local governments and business interests. Here, American City & County highlights some notable PPPs from across the nation.

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Public-private partnership to rebuild I-4 near Orlando

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) finalized a $2.3 billion deal with a consortium of construction and infrastructure firms to rebuild Interstate Four in urban Orlando. The highway will feature improved aesthetics and toll roads.

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Water, highways, sales taxes top priorities for NACo

The legislative agenda of the National Association of Counties for the remainder of the 113th Congress includes preventing the implementation of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule, allowing state and local governments to collect online sales taxes and advocating for a long-term funding solution to highway maintenance.

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Heavy equipment intelligence updates published

The EquipmentWatch INDEX report offers price, volume and age trends data for heavy equipment.

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

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

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

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

Article

The Picasso of potholes: He’s making a dent in Chicago’s road crater inventory (with related video)

Article

Controlling fleet management costs

Article

How to identify and work effectively with a professional commercial lawn and landscape company

Article

Education report card optimistic, but with room for improvement

Article

All-electric garbage truck hits the road in Chicago (with related video)

Article

Rehabilitate, Revitalize

Article

Best of both worlds: Public-Private Partnerships from across the country

Article

Public-private partnership to rebuild I-4 near Orlando

Article

Water, highways, sales taxes top priorities for NACo

Article

Heavy equipment intelligence updates published

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