Will toll roads become extinct in Texas?

It’s no secret that toll roads are unpopular with many Texans. Citizens and organized groups have been very vocal about their feelings. Texas legislators obviously heard them and responded. As a result, the state appropriated money for transportation projects but limited new funding to road projects without toll lanes. That does not mean, however, that […]

It’s a dirty job, but cities learning to manage trash disposal

Trash is a dirty, smelly, complicated and critical issue for government.  In 2012, the world generated about 1.3 billion tons of waste. By 2025, that volume will rise to about 2.2 billion tons. Government officials struggle valiantly to deal with all kinds of issues related to the disposal of trash.  At the center of the […]

To ski or not to ski – that may soon be the $30 question

It’s starting to sound like a broken record, but, once again, Congress is facing the deadline for piecing together a solution for continued funding of the federal Highway Trust Fund. The current stop-gap measure passed in July is set to expire on Oct. 29. And, across the country, government entities are piecing together solutions to […]

PennDOT seeking unsolicited proposals for transportation-related projects

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is taking a new approach on how it will deliver projects throughout the state for roads and bridges, rail, aviation, ports and other means of transportation. The state’s transportation agency is seeking unsolicited proposals from the private sector for innovative ways to address transportation needs on PennDOT-owned projects and […]

Leaky pipes responsible for billions of gallons of water loss

Throughout the U.S., cities, counties and water districts are grappling with an overwhelming issue – leaky pipes that are responsible for massive water losses. It’s a huge problem, and one that is not easily solved. The nation’s water infrastructure is so old that in many regions, pipelines and distribution systems have simply reached the end […]

Collaboration, civic engagement – changing the way government interacts with citizens

By 2050, seven of 10 people on Earth will reside in urban areas. As public officials realize the magnitude of this reality, it becomes immediately clear that finding ways to reach out to the masses is more important than ever. Elected officials and government executives can no longer be successful without finding ways to collaborate […]

Initiative will speed federal permitting, review for major infrastructure projects

Federal agencies have been put on notice by the White House. Completion of much-needed infrastructure projects nationwide has fallen victim to snail-like movement through the federal permitting processes over the years. As a result, the Administration has announced new initiatives expected to accelerate infrastructure projects by improving the efficiency of those processes. The announcement of […]