Meeting With Tech Leaders Puts AI On the American Agenda
In a recent meeting with CEOs from leading AI companies, the White House announced the formation of a new task
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Pasadena Public Works Department Earns APWA Re-accreditation
The City of Pasadena’s Public Works Department has achieved reaccreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA), reaffirming its commitment
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New Designs Unveiled for Iconic Florida Rail Bridges
Broward County officials have unveiled new designs for a transformative $500 million rail bridge project in Fort Lauderdale, aimed at
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Ohio Intersection Safety Has Improved
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) highlighted the significant safety improvements resulting from roundabout installations across northwest Ohio. A prime
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Senator’s Plan to Pour $1B Into Road Improvements
Tennessee Republican Senator Mark Pody is advocating for a significant increase in funding for the state’s Department of Transportation (TDOT),
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Wisconsin Civil Engineers Unveil First-Ever Independent Review of Statewide Broadband
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its first-ever Report Card for Wisconsin’s Infrastructure,
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Enhancing the Road Transportation System Through Collaboration
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is enhancing the U.S. road transportation system through global collaboration, leveraging international best practices and
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New EPA Mapping Tool Identifies Pollution Problems in Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Water Quality Indicators (WQI) tool, a groundbreaking resource that enables users
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Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water and Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities From ASCE
The “Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water and Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities,” developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE),
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FBI Has Disrupted Chinese Hacking Operation Threat on U.S. Infrastructure
The FBI has successfully disrupted a major botnet operated by Chinese government-linked hackers, which posed a significant threat to U.S.
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AI Applications Can Address Traffic, Public Safety, and Environmental Protection
The rapid advancement of smart city technologies has marked a significant shift from the initial hype to tangible, real-world applications.
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APWA Urges for ‘Logical Next Step’ in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reform
Keith Pugh, Past-President of the American Public Works Association (APWA), has urged Congress to advance reforms to the National Environmental
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DOT Announces $802 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced an $802 million allocation to support the repair and rebuilding of roads and
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What South Carolina Plans to do About Thousands of Quickly Aging Bridges
South Carolina is confronting a significant challenge with its aging bridge infrastructure, as approximately 2,400 bridges across the state have
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NTSB Issues Investigative Update for Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals that the cargo ship Dali experienced multiple catastrophic electrical
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Design Style Selected For New Burnside Bridge
On September 12, 2024, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the inverted Y design for the new Burnside
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National Wastewater Surveillance Could Prevent Future Pandemics
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine highlights the critical role of wastewater surveillance in
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Agricultural Land Near Solar and Wind Projects Usually Remained in Agriculture After Development
Between 2012 and 2020, a significant portion of agricultural land in the U.S. was utilized for solar and wind energy
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New Battery for Electric Cars Could be Safer and Offer Better Performance
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have unveiled a groundbreaking solid-state battery design that promises to significantly enhance the
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EPA Awards $1M in Research Funding for Drinking Water Treatment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $1 million research grant to Cornwell Research Group to assess and
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How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works
According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the U.S. water system is a sprawling, complex series of networks with the
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Transforming Your Water Agency’s Project Pipeline
According to Water Finance & Management, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), based in Southern California, has helped create a roadmap
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New Onshore Renewable Energy Progress in Nevada to Create Jobs and Lower Energy Costs
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing two projects and moving
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Porous Concrete to Combat Big Apple Overflows
According to WEF, “climate change is bringing with it rainstorms that can overwhelm our sewers and cause flooding across the
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EPA Pacific Southwest Region Emergency Response Team Earns Prestigious Public Service Award
According to the EPA, the Partnership for Public Service announced it had awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal
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