Google Street View Car Sniffs Out Hidden Danger in Pittsburgh
A collaborative effort is mapping leaky gas pipes.
WATCH: Crews Explode Boulders on a Mountain Road in California
Rockfall had left a state road leading in and out of Yosemite National Park closed.
How San José Reduced Illegal Dumping With Behavioral Insights
A pilot project aimed to find ways to make a free, large-item pickup program more effective.
New Earthquake-Resilient Water Pipes ‘Surpassed Expectations’ in Recent Tests
“We took the pipe to three times its current design standard, and it continued to convey water,” according to a Cornell University researcher.
City Unknowingly Destroys Seismic ‘Holy Grail’; Honolulu Mayor's Outside Compensation
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From Idaho, a Municipal Fiber Model That Allows Developers to Innovate
Ammon’s residents can opt in and out of the city’s network and switch between independent ISPs instantly—ending cable monopolies.
Why Parklets Are Working in Minneapolis
The sidewalk extensions trade parking for public spaces promoting walking, biking, community and economic development.
California Proposal Would Shift More Control Over Water Conservation to Suppliers
The move comes as the state has experienced wetter weather than last year. But drought conditions remain.
San José Wants Local Innovators to Create Graffiti-Removal Device
Faster removal of visual blight for less money is the goal of a new competition open to entrepreneurs and students.
Dennis ‘Hastert’ Mix-Up Frustrates Officials in Neighboring Chicago Suburbs
Angry residents are demanding that “Hassert” Boulevard be renamed and one mayor has taken a big step to clear up the confusion.
Removing a Whale Carcass Can Be a Vexing Local Governmental Headache
Disposing of a smelly, decomposing whale isn’t a simple process, as many localities discover when blubber starts to ooze out on the beach.
Flint-Inspired Senate Bill Provisions Would Finance State Water Infrastructure
The bipartisan legislation aims to help states with localities struggling to deal with contaminated drinking water.
Here’s How Syracuse Plans to Gather Data on All of Its Potholes and Rough Roads
The New York municipality is testing low-cost sensor technology recently developed by a New York City-based startup.
State DOTs Are Turning to Drones for Bridge Inspections and Other Work
The agencies see unmanned aircraft as a way to save money and curb risks, according to new information from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Pittsburgh Seeks a Better Way to Maintain Its 45,454 Public Steps
There are 739 city-owned stairways in Steel City and some are in rough shape. Can the City Accelerator help?
Raleigh Offers Up Easy-to-Read Advice on Making Construction Zones Pedestrian Friendly
The guidance comes as a development boom continues in North Carolina’s capital.
Watch Crews Destroy the Remains of Missouri’s Daniel Boone Bridge
Aging infrastructure had become a liability, necessitating a $125 million new bridge span.
Boston’s 'Vote With Your Butt' Program Tries Different Public Engagement Tactic
The city’s “Clean Streets,” initiative is modeled after a similar one in the United Kingdom.
Boston Deploys ‘Be Like Sebastian’ Campaign to De-Escalate Winter Parking Battles
When is it OK to use a chair to save a dug-out parking space following a blizzard?
N.C. Court Upholds Firings of Sheriff’s Deputies in Political Coercion Case
At issue: Are employees of a county sheriff’s department in the Tar Heel State county employees?
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