“Since the late 1970s, the city and utility companies have been experimenting with what are known as trenchless technologies, like remote-controlled tunnel boring machines, to minimize the invasiveness of certain work, and to reduce disruptions to pedestrians and drivers. Other recent innovations, li…”— Emily S. Rueb, nytimes.com
“For five years after a resurfacing, a street is given a protected status by the department. Utilities and contractors must pay more to dig into the road, and face stiffer penalties for shoddy restoration.”— Emily S. Rueb, nytimes.com
“New Yorkers can file pothole complaints through 311, and the city is obligated to make repairs within 30 days. The department said it filled 460,493 potholes in fiscal year 2015, taking an average of 5.6 days to complete the work order.”— Emily S. Rueb, nytimes.com