Cities Embrace Big-Ticket Transit Projects
Local governments across the country are moving forward with mass transit projects, despite the required tax hikes and cheap gasoline that encourages commuters to drive their cars.
A Comeback Story Centered on Transit and Employment Growth
Bill Harrison, the mayor of Fremont, California, details how his city leveraged an extension of the Bay Area Rapid Transit system into a major economic development expansion.
Rhode Island Truck Tolling Fracas Heads Into High Gear
Despite widespread agreement among state lawmakers and others that the Ocean State’s bridges need fixing, there is deep discord over how to foot the bill.
For Sale: States Look to Unload 'Money Pit' Buildings
Several states seek to take advantage of an improved commercial real estate market by selling old, underutilized or high-maintenance office buildings.
Where State and Local Governments Should Focus Their 2016 Efforts
Balancing partnerships among three critical areas is a must, according to a new Onvia report.
Water Utilities Embrace Customer Engagement
Behavioral psychology can promote conservation in a drought.
State of the States: A Q&A With the National Governors Association's Scott Pattison
In a wide-ranging discussion with Route Fifty, the NGA's new executive director discusses state finances, education, infrastructure and more.
An Advanced Sensor Network Will Help Utah Cities Figure Out Their Urban Biorhythm
Anonymized data captured from passing WiFi and Bluetooth signals will help Park City understand travel patterns in various subpopulations. And that could aid economic development efforts.
Municipal Websites Prep Residents for El Niño Impacts
Coastal California communities have prepared for the worst. And they’ve been preparing their digital portals, too.
Can California Be ‘Road Shamed’ Into Passing a Gas Tax Increase?
Video of these neglected roads will leave you feeling for the car.
Is America's Deficient Bridge Problem Getting Better or Worse?
Federal data show the number of "structurally deficient" bridges in the nation has declined since 2005. But about 60,000 still need critical repairs.
Dissecting One Community’s Digital Outreach on a Major Infrastructure Project
Rebuilding the Eisenhower Expressway through Oak Park, Illinois, will be a major undertaking. Here’s how this Chicago suburb is informing its residents of the planning process and what’s to come.
New Legislation Cements California's Local Government Data Culture Shift
Waiting until a records request comes in is no longer an option for local governments in the Golden State.
High-Speed Rail Eyes Cadillac Country; Hiking Legislator Pay in Florida to Draw Working Class Lawmakers
Also: Banning bad charter schools from advertising in Ohio and a well-intentioned student labeling exercise in Connecticut draws howls.
Deal Reached on How to Manage, Split Costs for Hudson River Rail Tunnel Replacement
Development corporation to oversee the critically important infrastructure project for New York City region and Northeast Corridor.
Was Streamlining Indianapolis’ Parking System Worth It?
A public-private partnership has increased annual parking revenues from about $339,000 to more than $3.3 million, but it's sparked controversy, too.
Taxing by the Mile, Not the Gallon
The traditional gas tax isn’t generating enough money for roads and bridges. Could a “road usage tax” replace it?
What State and Local Governments Are Tracking in Transportation Legislation Moving Through Congress
Looking at the priorities for state capitals and city halls in a proposed six-year $325 billion transportation bill in the U.S. House.
Short-term Highway Trust Fund Extensions Complicate Planning For States
There's uncertainty about whether the current trust fund shortfall could delay or reduce federal money state and local governments will receive this year for their transportation needs.
When a Well-Produced Video Is More Effective Than the Written Word
Check out this great example of an explainer animation that's well suited for a complex, multi-layered infrastructure challenge.
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