Georgia Gov. Deal signs bill establishing regional Atlanta transit agency

The legislation creates the Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority (ATL), which allows for coordinated planning among the 13 counties near the city.

By Chris Teale • May 7, 2018

Examining the characteristics of high-performing cities

The "Equipt to Innovate" survey by Governing magazine explores areas where city governments perform well, and where they could use some improvement.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 4, 2018

Seattle City Council approves scaled-back head tax

Amazon Vice President Drew Herdener derided the plan as a "tax on jobs," but said the company has resumed construction on a high-profile project in the city.

By Chris Teale • Updated May 15, 2018

Nashville, TN voters soundly reject transit plan in referendum

The $5.2 billion measure was defeated by a 2-to-1 margin after more than 110,000 votes, a result that has roiled the business community but has given opponents heart. 

By Chris Teale • May 2, 2018

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel: ‘Government’s got to get where the private sector is’

The mayors of Chicago and Tulsa, OK took to the stage during a recent Axios event to discuss education, inclusion and modernizing city services.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 2, 2018

Earning a Seat at the Table

As procurement matures, the profession is finding its voice.

By Derek Prall • May 1, 2018

The Procurement Professional’s Guide to Negotiating Energy Supply Agreements

Add/delete language is of primary interest to organizations with a significant number of energy accounts.

By Bob Wooten • May 1, 2018

The Textbook Purchasing Gauntlet

Are you surprised that textbooks are a difficult purchase involving significant hurdles?

By Laura Harrington • May 1, 2018

Autonomous vehicle regulation: What the future holds

For the industry to mature and regulations to grow, consumers must understand how this evolving technology addresses their concerns about safety, reliability, privacy and security. 

By Partha Mukherjee • April 30, 2018

Smart Infrastructure Challenge winners to receive at least $50M

Prizes are available in four competition tracks, with victors to be unveiled in October's Fall 2018 Smart Regions Conference in Columbus, OH.

By Chris Teale • April 27, 2018

HUD proposes rent increases for low-income families receiving assistance

Minimum rent would increase and housing authorities could impose work requirements on tenants.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 27, 2018

New York’s P3-centric department aims to tackle inequity

The public-private partnerships have improved underserved residents' access to education, health and housing programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 27, 2018

Why mayors matter to smart cities

The mayor that takes the small steps with technological growth today will set the future for other mayors, their communities and the generations to come.

By Daniel Stewart • April 26, 2018

Rise of the Chief Data Officer: Cities learn to crunch the numbers

CDOs bring increased transparency and accountability to local government, and their presence is increasing nationwide.

By Chris Teale • April 26, 2018

Cities of Service announces winners of Engaged Cities awards

Bologna, Italy; Santiago de Cali, Colombia; and Tulsa, OK took home prizes of $70,000 each to be used toward engagement efforts.

By Chris Teale • Updated May 21, 2018

Parking guru Donald Shoup has 3 new recommendations for cities

In a new book, the UCLA professor suggests dropping off-street parking requirements, changing metered pricing and spending revenue on public services.

By Chris Teale • April 24, 2018

Survey: Mayors’ top concerns include infrastructure, climate change, opioids

Local leaders who responded to Bloomberg Philanthropies' 2018 American Mayors Survey also reported having to address global and national issues on their own with less federal or state support.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2018

Prisons, privatization and profit

Constrained correctional budgets have local leaders looking for solutions, but is privatization really the best option?

By Derek Prall • April 23, 2018

Congress introduces $5.5M bill to modernize flood mapping

The bill would require FEMA to carry out a pilot program to "enhance the mapping of urban flooding" and share data with homeowners and businesses.

By Kristin Musulin • April 20, 2018

Report: Future of DC-Baltimore region depends on AV adoption

University of Maryland researchers assessed the impact of autonomous vehicle growth as well as changing land-use and gas prices in the region.

By Chris Teale • April 20, 2018

Group suggests combining 3 NYC commuter rails into a single system

The Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North and New Jersey Transit would be united under a singular body, dubbed the Trans-Regional Express.

By Chris Teale • April 19, 2018

California lawmakers kill contentious housing bill

The polarizing legislation died on Tuesday after lawmakers agreed it was not the most effective measure to address growing costs.

By Kristin Musulin • April 18, 2018

Cities governed by mayors contemplate switching to city manager model of government

Some municipalities with strong-mayor forms of government are discussing switching their governance paradigms to include a city manager that will shoulder some of the responsibilities in handling municipal affairs.

By Jason Axelrod • April 18, 2018

Houston wants to become a top city ‘for startups and imaginative endeavors’

The city recently announced plans for a 9.4-acre innovation district, combining commercial properties, "iconic" public space and leading infrastructure.

By Kristin Musulin • April 17, 2018

Boston shares RFI responses for municipal electricity aggregation program

The program would allow the city to select its energy supply and add more renewable energy beyond what is required by the state.

By Kristin Musulin • April 17, 2018