Fredericksburg, Va. – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) is providing public officials with complimentary passes to attend the 45th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in the Tampa Convention Center (Fla.) on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. The one-day pass … Continue reading →
For nearly a decade, public policy advocacy groups have highlighted the value of public-private partnerships for government entities. Although this approach was first used for large capital improvement projects, forward-thinking municipalities are realizing that the complexity and rapid pace of … Continue reading →
REGISTER TODAY FOR AN UPCOMING WEBINAR SESSION The First Year as a Newly Promoted Chief Officer May 30, 2013; 11:00 a.m. EDT Webinar Description – This session focuses on the first year as a chief officer from the standpoint of … Continue reading →
“It’s completely about national security,” David Rosenberg, director of Enterprise Development at the office of the mayor, said. “It’s about the dependence on foreign oil and the need to spend billions of dollars on protecting this oil infrastructure.” Ballard met … Continue reading →
During the past 40 years state governments have maintained a commitment to the arts, establishing arts agencies in all 50 states and allocating funding — even during recessions — to their programs. Why? The arts are an important policy asset … Continue reading →
Demographics are a moving target. And with municipal revenues struggling more than ever to meet their residents’ needs, one option that’s on the table is the privatization of wastewater facilities. Michael Healey, chairman of the Water Resources Management Committee for … Continue reading →
2018 was the year of the pothole. It seems like every news station locally and nationally had extensive coverage on what they dubbed the “pothole pandemic.” A crumbling infrastructure in combination with dwindling municipal budgets and an extensive freeze thaw cycle has created the perfect storm for potholes and lots of them. Public works departments, county road commissions and state departments of transportation are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to pothole patching. Adverse weather conditions, lack of resources, asphalt plant closures and outdated methods are all factors directly contributing to the ever-challenging fight against potholes.
Continue reading →Recently the city of San Pablo, Calif., was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for multiple sustainability projects with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices Award. These projects span a variety of efforts, including … Continue reading →
Small business owners in Jackson, Mich., are getting help from a program that allows them to open their new enterprise while still working on code compliance for their building. Recognizing the barriers that can hinder entrepreneurs from successfully launching ventures … Continue reading →
July 8, 2025 New product answers municipal need for safer streets without added strain on crews, budgets, or infrastructure. MARIETTA, GA — July 8, 2025 — As pedestrian fatalities climb and public works departments face mounting pressure to do more with … Continue reading →
The city of Fort Wayne, Ind., has taken bold steps towards a more sustainable future by adopting electric vehicle infrastructure as a core component of its urban development strategy. Starting in 2020, the city installed EV charging stations across multiple … Continue reading →
