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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...

Think tank considers future governance of water amid continued impact of climate change

As the climate continues to be impacted by human development and ongoing management practices, industry experts predict that water and access rights will become “central to pivotal governance decisions, intractable social debates and climate initiatives,” according to the latest Water 2050 Governance Think Tank Report on governance from the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Between […]
infrastructure

Local governments can choose from a variety of sources to fund infrastructure projects

Cities and counties have numerous infrastructure needs, such as implementing renewable energy systems, modernizing equipment and optimizing water utilities. But local government officials are facing challenges. A recent Johnson Controls survey of more than 100 local government officials shows the three biggest infrastructure funding obstacles for government leaders are competing budget priorities (52 percent), limited […]

Research: Priority bus corridors can bypass congestion, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on roadways

To bypass traffic congestion in urban centers and navigate around the many different users on roadways—from passenger cars to delivery trucks, motorcycles, scooters and pedestrians—administrators turn to high-priority bus corridor projects. They can improve transit times for less than other transportation solutions, and with careful planning, they can also improve safety infrastructure, according to a […]
infrastructure

The future looks bright for the EV market: A guide to navigating the Infrastructure and Inflation Reduction Acts

Both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act offer many incentives for municipalities and individuals to invest in electronic vehicles (EV) and the underlying infrastructure. With sky-high oil pricing and growing climate concerns, the topic of EVs and related charging infrastructure are in the news. Let’s look at the opportunities these […]

As climate change impacts drought-stricken regions throughout the West, there’s no easy solution

With climate change threatening rivers throughout the western United States, the sustainability of drinking water supplies has emerged as a top long-term priority for drought-stricken regions. It’s not just isolated and drought-stricken watersheds that are at risk. Last week, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation weighed in on state allocations of the Colorado […]
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