Complex Federal Land Footprint Causes Snow-Removal Quandary in D.C.
Why is that sidewalk not shoveled? In the nation’s capital, the feds are often to blame.
Here’s How Some Cities Are Mobilizing Citizens in Blizzard Response
Beyond paying for snow-clearing help, many municipalities hope residents will pitch in to help their community—and stay off the roads.
Watch Caltrans Blow Up a Boulder Blocking a Major Mountain Highway
The Golden State's transportation agency used a surgical approach to not trigger additional landslides.
States Go High-Tech to Battle Snow and Ice
Road sensors, tracking gear on snowplows and onboard cameras are some of the tools states are using to deal with winter weather.
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.
Idaho Deer Incident Captured on Body Camera; Public Works Identity Crisis Ends in Maine
Also: Wisconsin’s contaminated well water and big retirement wave at SEPTA in Philly.
How Grand Forks Mobilizes Its Residents for Fall Leaf Collection
This North Dakota city’s website plays a central role.
Stats Shot: Dog Names Among Newly Released Data From Western Pennsylvania
The new Regional Data Center is also keeping tabs on everything from potholes to city steps.
A Way to Make Heavy Duty Equipment Sharing Within Big State Agencies Easier
MuniRent was initially focused on helping local governments rent machinery to one another. But a pilot program with Oregon DOT has highlighted other uses for its platform.
How Chicago is Trading in Sewage Treatment for Water Reclamation
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District plans to be energy neutral in less than a decade.
This City’s Harvard Partnership Helped Eliminate Blight
The municipality formerly known as “Slumerville” has gone from a “basketcase,” in one lecturer’s words, to being well run.
Lake Erie Toxic Algae Bloom Builds; Oklahoma Civil Forfeiture Rules
Also: Tennessee vs. the feds and Sacramento overgrown-weeds fees double.
Santa Barbara’s Desalination Vote; Craigslist Founder’s New Jersey Community Toilet
Also: Wisconsin’s expensive love affair with new overpasses and Sioux Falls’ big downtown redevelopment.
Fearing Lake Erie Toxins, Toledo Stockpiles Water; Vermont’s Ancient Computer System
Also: Orange County’s tainted jailhouse informant program and overtaxed 911 dispatchers in Montana.
Does Seattle’s Trash Monitoring Violate Privacy Rights?
The city’s ban on the disposal of food scraps and other compostables with garbage is met with a lawsuit.
Amid Drought and Flooding, States and Localities Look to Harness the Rain
Drought, flooding and polluted runoff are forcing states and localities to reassess how they manage stormwater.
How Much Marijuana Will Be Detected in Municipal Sewage?
National Institutes of Health funding will aid researchers sampling two Washington state wastewater system to test local cannabis use.
Does New York State's ‘Energy Highway’ Plan Make Sense?
Approving the Hudson Valley transmission project could hinder the Empire State’s future in renewable energy, according to a new report.
Colorado Traffic Camera Footage Captures Canyon Rockslide
There wasn’t a “family of sasquatches” involved but the scene along I-70 was far more action packed.
Pennsylvania’s High Cost of Bad Behavior; Montana City Wins Private Equity Water Fight
Also in our state and local news roundup: An Arizona mayor's tasing and a Virginia county’s increasing profanity penalties.
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