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fromIrish Independent
12 hours ago

Kerry tourism operators to protest over closure of Skellig Michael

This delay is devastating - not just financially, but emotionally. This is the time of year we should be welcoming visitors from around the world. Instead, we're losing them.
Portland
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

OPW vehicles wrecked and facilities torched amid 500,000 damage in escalation of row over Castletown House

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, TD stressed that this criminal damage to State property, which is owned and managed by the OPW, is shocking and unacceptable.
UK news
#infrastructure
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

What are the hot jobs in Miami that pay at least $80,000? See the city's hiring list

Miami is hiring for government positions with salaries of $80,000 or more, covering various roles in public works and infrastructure.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Crumbling bridges slow traffic and the economy in Germany. Can more money fix the problem?

Germany faces significant infrastructure challenges, with crumbling bridges posing risks to both public safety and the economy.
Alternative transportation
fromThe New York Sun
2 weeks ago

Overcoming the National Construction Crisis Will Be Critical to Making America's Infrastructure Great Again

California's high-speed rail project symbolizes a dire state of American infrastructure failing to meet completion goals and budget.
The escalating costs and delays of California's high-speed rail reflect a broader crisis in U.S. public works.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Bond task force weighs early decisions on transportation needs for 2026 package - Austin Monitor

Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

What are the hot jobs in Miami that pay at least $80,000? See the city's hiring list

Miami is hiring for government positions with salaries of $80,000 or more, covering various roles in public works and infrastructure.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Crumbling bridges slow traffic and the economy in Germany. Can more money fix the problem?

Germany faces significant infrastructure challenges, with crumbling bridges posing risks to both public safety and the economy.
Alternative transportation
fromThe New York Sun
2 weeks ago

Overcoming the National Construction Crisis Will Be Critical to Making America's Infrastructure Great Again

California's high-speed rail project symbolizes a dire state of American infrastructure failing to meet completion goals and budget.
The escalating costs and delays of California's high-speed rail reflect a broader crisis in U.S. public works.
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Bond task force weighs early decisions on transportation needs for 2026 package - Austin Monitor

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Mission District
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Depleted road to popular Bay Area tourist spot finally getting repairs

San Francisco construction will close parking spots near Coit Tower; limited vehicle access starts March 3, impacting tourism as road repairs commence.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Supervisor Danny Sauter wants more S.F. trash cans. City says no, for now.

San Francisco faces a trash can shortage, with calls for more bins disregarded by the city despite Supervisor Sauter's promises.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Depleted road to popular Bay Area tourist spot finally getting repairs

San Francisco construction will close parking spots near Coit Tower; limited vehicle access starts March 3, impacting tourism as road repairs commence.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Supervisor Danny Sauter wants more S.F. trash cans. City says no, for now.

San Francisco faces a trash can shortage, with calls for more bins disregarded by the city despite Supervisor Sauter's promises.
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Portland food
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 39 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Vending near plazas, enforcement on buyers

Police enforcement targeted vendors selling produce and goods without citations or permits.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Planning Connections in Panther City - Streetsblog USA

Kelly Porter: So here in Fort Worth we're gung ho about Fort Worth to Houston. I'm just gonna tell you that we are super excited about Fort Worth to Houston and high-speed rail, and we're really working on our area plans for how do we integrate the potential for high-speed rail in our downtown.
Alternative transportation
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Day 20 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: rain washes away much of the activity

The rain kept the plazas and side streets in check, bringing together city workers and police for routine maintenance and outreach efforts.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Sunnyvale's spring cleaning includes sewer upgrades

A $2.6 million construction project to replace and repair the sanitary sewer system in Sunnyvale will begin this spring and is expected to be completed in winter.
Mission District
US politics
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Podcasters, Pronouns Turned Up on "Real Time With Bill Maher"

Gavin Newsom's podcasting explores political challenges while revealing potential presidential aspirations and critiques of party dynamics.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Audit finds Oakland paid $1.6M in excessive overtime pay over 6 years in several departments

Oakland has overpaid employees $1.6 million in overtime due to incorrect calculation methods.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Bromley roads could see 18-month traffic ban for 5G equipment installation

Bromley Borough is prohibiting vehicular traffic on several roads for 5G upgrades, lasting up to 18 months from March 3, 2025.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Home that survived Palisades fire is split in half by landslide. 'This is devastating'

"This is devastating. I didn't realize it was this bad. I didn't see the news, got out here and looked and it didn't hit me until now. Wow. This is a big deal."
Los Angeles
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Builders of 336k Dail bike shelter were paid 21m under OPW contract

Since May 2022, the OPW's expenditures for maintaining and repairing state buildings have reached over €40 million, significantly highlighting the cost implications connected with outsourcing.
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