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...

Product

Aquajet Systems introduces aqua centralizer for tunnel and pipe applications

Hydrodemolition machine manufacturer Aquajet Systems AB, has introduced its new Aqua Centralizer. The new device allows for the effective cleaning or removal of concrete, paint, rust and coatings along an entire section of horizontal, vertical or inclined tunnels and pipes. The Aqua Centralizer uses elements of the Aqua Spine as the base for the unit […]

Commentary

The benefits of electrification

Electrification is sweeping through America and claims many benefits. But, just what are those benefits and why should city and county leaders care? Electrification helps communities develop economically, provide better transportation options and innovative technologies across a broad spectrum of community infrastructure and services. A strong and well-run local electric utility brings human and financial […]

Article

New reports offer governments guidance in pensions, transit, HR

Several nonprofit organizations and associations released reports over the past month to help local and state leaders better tackle the issues their governments and agencies face. As we’ve previously reported, many local governments are encountering issues in funding their public pensions. To help elected officials, The Center for State and Local Government Excellence (SLGE)’s “Proactive […]

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Five-year, $51.5 billion plan announced to revitalize New York transit network

New York’s transit network, which includes a subway system, buses and railroads, will be receiving a major facelift over the next five years. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) released its 2020-2024 capital program on Sept. 16, which proposes a $51.5 billion investment into New York’s subway system, AM New York reports. According to an overview […]

Minneapolis considers plan to lower speed limits across city

Minneapolis officials are mulling over a plan to lower the speed limit on roads as a means of mitigating car-related deaths and injuries. The proposal comes from Vision Zero, an initiative launched in 2017 that aims to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on city streets by 2027, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune and the […]

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2019’s top 20 U.S. cities for public transportation

For the residents of many cities, public transportation has become a necessity for day-to-day life. However, it’s tough to build a public transportation network in a city. Bringing it into existence and adding to it over time is a long-term process that comes with numerous logistical issues and a hefty price tag. The cities that […]

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Virginia county’s EMS, fire vehicles inoperable due to fueling mix-up

All of Prince George County, Va.’s EMS and fire vehicles were rendered inoperable for part of a day because a contractor filled them with the wrong fuel. On Sept. 9, the county’s fueling contractor, James River Petroleum, inadvertently filled diesel vehicle tanks with gasoline and gasoline vehicle tanks with diesel, the Progress-Index reports. Once the […]

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Testing the future of transportation

Local governments have a key role to play in testing and refining new transportation technologies

The #1 medium-duty truck: The smart choice for your fleet

The Freightliner® M2 106 truck, powered by the Detroit® DD8™ engine, provides a productive, long-term addition to municipal and government fleets. A range of financing options can help organizations put the #1 best-selling medium-duty truck in North America to work—today. Building a quality, safe fleet isn’t just about buying the right trucks. It’s about working […]

Commentary

Smarter salt spreading technologies balance environment concerns and safer roads

Our nation’s increasingly harsh winters demand an effective and affordable means of de-icing roadways in order to help us get around safely. To date, the most viable solution continues to be sodium chloride (road salt). The problem is that these chemicals make their way into the environment through runoff from rain, melting snow and ice, […]

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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

Product

Aquajet Systems introduces aqua centralizer for tunnel and pipe applications

Commentary

The benefits of electrification

Article

New reports offer governments guidance in pensions, transit, HR

Article

Five-year, $51.5 billion plan announced to revitalize New York transit network

Minneapolis considers plan to lower speed limits across city

Gallery

2019’s top 20 U.S. cities for public transportation

Article

Virginia county’s EMS, fire vehicles inoperable due to fueling mix-up

Article

Testing the future of transportation

Sponsored

The #1 medium-duty truck: The smart choice for your fleet

Commentary

Smarter salt spreading technologies balance environment concerns and safer roads

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