ProGov21 Policy Library

This fact sheet illustrates the City of Fort Collin's plan to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems utilizing federal funding and local planning initiatives. The success of the MAX BRT led to increased ridership and influenced future transit planning, with significant projects...

In many communities across the U.S., water is neither safe nor affordable. This report provides best practices for improving water utility safety and affordability, including programs that keep water costs below 2.5% of household income, banning water shutoffs for nonpayment, prioritizing...

Cities can create a more resilient water system by transitioning to an integrated water management framework (IWM). By creating an IWM and developing a set of principles and the approaches that recognizes water as a resource, cities can manage all water as an asset, whatever form...

Financial constraints and rising user costs threaten the affordability and accessibility of shared micromobility services. This report outlines the need for public funding, subsidies, and the elimination of sales tax on these services to ensure their stability and affordability. Integrating...

Cities across the country are struggling to maintain and update aging infrastructure while keeping water affordable, particularly for their most vulnerable households. This brief highlights recommendations for replicable solutions that will work within the regulatory environment....

Local officials must overcome lead contamination and aging infrastructure to ensure everyone in their community has access to safe drinking water. Strategies include significant investments in water infrastructure, focusing on grants rather than loans, and implementing realistic and...