From the Editor.

The article introduces the latest issue of Public Works Management and Policy, which covers a range of topics related to infrastructure and public policy. The first paper examines corruption in infrastructure development and proposes measures to mitigate it. The second paper focuses on how coastal counties in the southeastern United States are planning for sea level rise, emphasizing the importance of robust risk management. The third paper analyzes New Orleans' Adopt-A-Catch Basin Program and highlights the need for better communication and stakeholder involvement. The fourth paper explores the perceptions of farmers who have experience with automated technology and their implications for autonomous vehicles. The final paper evaluates a congestion management concept for the Capital Beltway in Washington, DC. The issue concludes with a book review. [Extracted from the article]