Pub Date : 2023-04-01DOI: 10.1177/1087724X221145095
M. Mayer, Lauren Wargo
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Pub Date : 2023-03-27DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231167053
R. Little
Dominy, M. (1999). Defining privatization: List of terms to improve the public works debate. Public Works Management & Policy, 3(4), 344–347, https://doi.org/10.1177/ 1087724x9934006 Lasswell, H. (1936). Politics: Who gets what, when, and how. University of Chicago Press. Morris, J. (1999). Defining privatization: A response to Dominey. Public Works Management & Policy, 4(2), 152–155. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X9942007
{"title":"Book Review: Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement from Cubits to Quantum Constants","authors":"R. Little","doi":"10.1177/1087724X231167053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X231167053","url":null,"abstract":"Dominy, M. (1999). Defining privatization: List of terms to improve the public works debate. Public Works Management & Policy, 3(4), 344–347, https://doi.org/10.1177/ 1087724x9934006 Lasswell, H. (1936). Politics: Who gets what, when, and how. University of Chicago Press. Morris, J. (1999). Defining privatization: A response to Dominey. Public Works Management & Policy, 4(2), 152–155. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X9942007","PeriodicalId":45483,"journal":{"name":"Public Works Management & Policy","volume":"28 1","pages":"383 - 386"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47234533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-03-27DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231160097
Fariba Siddiq, J. Wasserman, B. Taylor, Samuel Speroni
The COVID-19 pandemic occasioned significant financial distress and uncertainty for many U.S. transit operators. In the face of this crisis, the federal government provided substantial supplemental operating support. To understand how this fiscal turmoil and relief have affected U.S. transit systems, we conducted two nationwide surveys of transit agency staff in 2020 and 2021-2022. While pandemic-induced financial shortfalls affected service in 2020, with capital projects delayed too, these effects became much more muted by 2021/2022. Most systems reported moderate to substantial increases in federal funding during the pandemic, more so than other funding categories. However, nearly half foresee financial shortfalls once federal relief funding expires. Agencies with higher pre-pandemic ridership and farebox recovery are particularly affected by fare revenue losses and more likely to anticipate shortfalls. In the near term, difficulty hiring and retaining front-line workers was a pressing concern, while very few had plans to maintain pandemic fare suspensions.
{"title":"Transit’s Financial Prognosis: Findings from a Survey of U.S. Transit Systems during the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Fariba Siddiq, J. Wasserman, B. Taylor, Samuel Speroni","doi":"10.1177/1087724X231160097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X231160097","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic occasioned significant financial distress and uncertainty for many U.S. transit operators. In the face of this crisis, the federal government provided substantial supplemental operating support. To understand how this fiscal turmoil and relief have affected U.S. transit systems, we conducted two nationwide surveys of transit agency staff in 2020 and 2021-2022. While pandemic-induced financial shortfalls affected service in 2020, with capital projects delayed too, these effects became much more muted by 2021/2022. Most systems reported moderate to substantial increases in federal funding during the pandemic, more so than other funding categories. However, nearly half foresee financial shortfalls once federal relief funding expires. Agencies with higher pre-pandemic ridership and farebox recovery are particularly affected by fare revenue losses and more likely to anticipate shortfalls. In the near term, difficulty hiring and retaining front-line workers was a pressing concern, while very few had plans to maintain pandemic fare suspensions.","PeriodicalId":45483,"journal":{"name":"Public Works Management & Policy","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49346358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-03-23DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231165852
R. Little
munication technologies have greatly increased the amount of data that can be accumulated on the state of "smart" infrastructure systems and the emergence of the “Internet of Things.” The problem now appears to be not an absence of data but rather, a lack of actionable information.What this suggests is that improved decision-making for M&R investment (and other areas as well) will perhaps be found in better algorithms rather than more data. Mr. Vincent has much to say about both the history and ethics of measurement and he says it well but I wish he had written more about algorithms and their often very selective impact. Whether “Wins above replacement” tell us more about the value of a baseball player than their batting average is little more than a topic for tavern arguments; algorithms, that intentionally or not, redline minority neighborhoods or reduce the competitiveness of women in the workplace are unjust and indefensible. Although I would have liked to have seen more of what Mr. Vincent had to say about this, at the end of the day, I found Beyond Measure a treasure trove of useful and interesting information and came away with a greater appreciation of all the work that has gone before to make our world a more rational and comprehensible place.
{"title":"Book Review: Clean Water Policy and State Choice","authors":"R. Little","doi":"10.1177/1087724X231165852","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X231165852","url":null,"abstract":"munication technologies have greatly increased the amount of data that can be accumulated on the state of \"smart\" infrastructure systems and the emergence of the “Internet of Things.” The problem now appears to be not an absence of data but rather, a lack of actionable information.What this suggests is that improved decision-making for M&R investment (and other areas as well) will perhaps be found in better algorithms rather than more data. Mr. Vincent has much to say about both the history and ethics of measurement and he says it well but I wish he had written more about algorithms and their often very selective impact. Whether “Wins above replacement” tell us more about the value of a baseball player than their batting average is little more than a topic for tavern arguments; algorithms, that intentionally or not, redline minority neighborhoods or reduce the competitiveness of women in the workplace are unjust and indefensible. Although I would have liked to have seen more of what Mr. Vincent had to say about this, at the end of the day, I found Beyond Measure a treasure trove of useful and interesting information and came away with a greater appreciation of all the work that has gone before to make our world a more rational and comprehensible place.","PeriodicalId":45483,"journal":{"name":"Public Works Management & Policy","volume":"28 1","pages":"386 - 388"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47979747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-03-20DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231165675
John C. Morris
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Pub Date : 2022-12-11DOI: 10.1177/1087724X221146117
N. Grigg
State governments play important parts in water governance, including risk reduction from floods and droughts. A framework for programs should include planning and policy, regulation, and support for local government and basin stakeholders. Analysis of activities in 10 states showed that programs evolved along different trajectories, but federal law and grant funding were determining factors in all. Core regulatory programs for water safety and pollution control are unlikely to change much, but regulation of water allocation will shift in some states. States also play essential roles in financial assistance, although other capacity building programs are unlikely to increase. Planning and policy development are the major areas of needed state activity to help forge holistic solutions to regional water problems. States may find their emerging roles to be unfamiliar territory, and they must study needed institutional change through water framework studies and active dialogues about problems and required responses.
{"title":"State Government Roles in Water Governance: Time for an Upgrade","authors":"N. Grigg","doi":"10.1177/1087724X221146117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X221146117","url":null,"abstract":"State governments play important parts in water governance, including risk reduction from floods and droughts. A framework for programs should include planning and policy, regulation, and support for local government and basin stakeholders. Analysis of activities in 10 states showed that programs evolved along different trajectories, but federal law and grant funding were determining factors in all. Core regulatory programs for water safety and pollution control are unlikely to change much, but regulation of water allocation will shift in some states. States also play essential roles in financial assistance, although other capacity building programs are unlikely to increase. Planning and policy development are the major areas of needed state activity to help forge holistic solutions to regional water problems. States may find their emerging roles to be unfamiliar territory, and they must study needed institutional change through water framework studies and active dialogues about problems and required responses.","PeriodicalId":45483,"journal":{"name":"Public Works Management & Policy","volume":"28 1","pages":"117 - 134"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42877365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-11-15DOI: 10.1177/1087724X221130284
K. Endo, J. Edelenbos, A. Gianoli
In recent years, the concept of sustainable infrastructure has become a key concern for infrastructure development. However, there has been little comprehensive research on the enabling factors for sustainable infrastructure development. To address these knowledge gaps, this research conducted a systematic literature review of the enabling factors, with a specific focus on finance and governance, to provide new insights for development practitioners and academic scholars. The research first reviewed the characteristics of sustainable infrastructure, identifying several types of definitions. Subsequently, the research identified multiple finance arrangements and governance characteristics that have been applied to sustainable infrastructure. We confirmed that public-private partnerships (PPPs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) play central and critical roles in leading and including other finance arrangements and governance characteristics of sustainable infrastructure development. In addition, the review suggests there are various governance modes combining horizontal process management with vertical project management for realizing sustainable infrastructure development.
{"title":"Sustainable Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review on Finance Arrangements and Governance Modes","authors":"K. Endo, J. Edelenbos, A. Gianoli","doi":"10.1177/1087724X221130284","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X221130284","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, the concept of sustainable infrastructure has become a key concern for infrastructure development. However, there has been little comprehensive research on the enabling factors for sustainable infrastructure development. To address these knowledge gaps, this research conducted a systematic literature review of the enabling factors, with a specific focus on finance and governance, to provide new insights for development practitioners and academic scholars. The research first reviewed the characteristics of sustainable infrastructure, identifying several types of definitions. Subsequently, the research identified multiple finance arrangements and governance characteristics that have been applied to sustainable infrastructure. We confirmed that public-private partnerships (PPPs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) play central and critical roles in leading and including other finance arrangements and governance characteristics of sustainable infrastructure development. In addition, the review suggests there are various governance modes combining horizontal process management with vertical project management for realizing sustainable infrastructure development.","PeriodicalId":45483,"journal":{"name":"Public Works Management & Policy","volume":"28 1","pages":"443 - 475"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44378535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-10-03DOI: 10.1177/1087724X221131925
Curt D. Gervich
Electric rates in Plattsburgh, New York are among the least expensive in the United States. Plattsburgh’s rates are set by a preference power program that was enacted in 1957 to promote rural economic development. A survey distributed to customers of Plattsburgh’s municipally-owned electric utility inquired about familiarity with local electric rates and energy systems, conservation behaviors, and attitudes towards policy interventions intended to encourage conservation. Results indicate that energy consumers in Plattsburgh hold a moderate degree of familiarity with the community’s energy system and implement strong conservation actions. Support for policy interventions are mixed. Survey results reveal income inequality, as differences in conservation attitudes and behaviors are apparent among respondents that report varying degrees of financial vulnerability. Today, Plattsburgh is in need of a resilient energy system, yet inexpensive rates discourage investment in infrastructure. This research reveals the complex social, economic and policy forces interacting to determine Plattsburgh’s energy future.
{"title":"The Impact of Extremely Low Electric Rates on Energy Conservation, Planning and Resilience: A Case Study of Plattsburgh, New York","authors":"Curt D. Gervich","doi":"10.1177/1087724X221131925","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X221131925","url":null,"abstract":"Electric rates in Plattsburgh, New York are among the least expensive in the United States. Plattsburgh’s rates are set by a preference power program that was enacted in 1957 to promote rural economic development. A survey distributed to customers of Plattsburgh’s municipally-owned electric utility inquired about familiarity with local electric rates and energy systems, conservation behaviors, and attitudes towards policy interventions intended to encourage conservation. Results indicate that energy consumers in Plattsburgh hold a moderate degree of familiarity with the community’s energy system and implement strong conservation actions. Support for policy interventions are mixed. Survey results reveal income inequality, as differences in conservation attitudes and behaviors are apparent among respondents that report varying degrees of financial vulnerability. Today, Plattsburgh is in need of a resilient energy system, yet inexpensive rates discourage investment in infrastructure. This research reveals the complex social, economic and policy forces interacting to determine Plattsburgh’s energy future.","PeriodicalId":45483,"journal":{"name":"Public Works Management & Policy","volume":"28 1","pages":"476 - 517"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2022-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45684031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-10-01DOI: 10.1177/1087724X221107859
M. Meocci, Valentina Branzi, A. Paliotto, L. Domenichini, F. La Torre
Road network safety management is a challenging process for Road Administrations (RAs) in Italy. It requires planning their activities, identifying operational actions, and implementing maintenance activities. For an effective road management system, all these activities should be based on a replicable monitoring procedure which relies on technical criteria to identify critical sites requiring attention. To develop and implement a reliable and effective maintenance strategy, Road Administrations need inexpensive and user-friendly procedures that can be applied to the entire road network. Road signs and road markings plays an important role in providing visual guidance for road users, which in turn influences road safety. This paper proposes and discusses a standardized and systematic monitoring procedure for the condition assessment of road signs and markings. The procedure will be applied to identify damaged, old, or unreadable signs and markings and a section of a two-way two-lane rural road has been used to test and calibrate the proposed procedure.
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Pub Date : 2022-10-01DOI: 10.1177/1087724X221106164
Carter B. Casady, M. Garvin
In North America, public-private partnerships (P3s) are increasingly using pre-development agreements to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors. Known colloquially as “progressive P3s”, these agreements allow the private sector to help scope and shape the structure of projects at the front end. However, concerns about their efficacy persist. Our Commentary contextualizes this ongoing debate by outlining the potential benefits and pitfalls of this new approach to P3s. We conclude that both practitioners and academics have a crucial role to play in our experience with and understanding of the progressive P3 experiment.
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