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Trimming the fat — or not — with Lean Six Sigma

• 24th January 2012

Some governments report savings from the program, others question the results

Local governments continue to put roofs over pro sports teams’ heads

• 24th January 2012

With the economic benefits of sports facilities up for debate, cities, counties and states are still helping teams build them.

Local governments continue to cope with tight budgets

• 18th January 2012

Officials do what they can to continue services with limited revenues.

Design guide offers tips for improving bicycle safety on city streets

• 17th January 2012

The U.S. Department of Transportation and NACTO have created a resource for creating safer and more attractive and livable streets.

New laws may affect voting turnout this year

• 17th January 2012

HUD money available for revitalization projects

• 13th January 2012

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it will be awarding $110 million in grants for revitalizing communities and transforming public and assisted housing.

Bike share programs set to launch, share data (with related video)

• 13th January 2012

As the weather warms up this spring and summer, cyclists in some cities will find it easier to make their commute or run errands via bike.

Saving records in the cloud

• 11th January 2012

Carlsbad, Calif., incorporates cloud computing into its disaster recovery plan.

Tracking traffic signals with RFID tags

• 11th January 2012

Radio frequency identification tags help the Kansas City, Mo., Public Works Department track traffic signal parts and maintenance.

Maryland governor orders comprehensive land-use plan (with related video)

• 10th January 2012

In December, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley signed an executive order to implement PlanMaryland, a long-range, land-use plan intended to better coordinate the state’s smart growth efforts and programs.