Certain types of urban planning, with plenty of public transportation and low speed blocks, are best for reducing road injuries.

There are 27,881 miles of levees in the US and they're an average of 56 years old. Flooding takes a toll on these aging structures, research finds.

By adding a phosphate to the water supply before switching to a new disinfectant, cities may be able to prevent resulting lead contamination.

Monitoring bridges during hurricanes will give researchers real-time information about the effects of waves and rising water.

Permeable concrete pavement could help cities stave off the "urban heat island effect" on hot days without breaking the bank.

A new look at nearly 12 million groundwater wells shows that Americans are drilling deeper than ever to find water, even if it's only a short-term fix.

Cheap sensors can help older stormwater infrastructure better deal with flooding and pollution.

On this podcast episode, an expert breaks down the potential environmental hazards stemming from China's massive One Belt, One Road Initiative.

Municipal spending in the US is outpacing population and income growth—not only in growing counties, but also in shrinking ones.

The US infrastructure system only gets a D+ grade, but smartphone sensors may offer a way to monitor crumbling roads and bridges.