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A smarter approach to municipal road marking investment By Boyd Montgomery | MRL Equipment Company, Inc. Across cities, counties and departments of transportation nationwide, public works departments are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Aging infrastructure, staffing challenges, … More from our cover sponsor →
Lakewood, Colo., takes action on pedestrian safety
The city of Lakewood, Colo., recognized it had a serious problem with fatal pedestrian accidents, so it looked for a solution, including testing pedestrian detection warning systems, one of which won an award after their pilot project. Mike Whiteaker, city … Continue reading →
Remodeled Fantasy Forest provides opportunities for residents
Fantasy Forest playground in St. John’s, Mich., was recently upgraded into Fantasy Forest 2.0. The previous playground was 23 years old and featured a wooden structure that needed multiple repairs. The city was approached by a member of the St. … Continue reading →
Elk Grove’s new pavement maintenance strategy raises PCI to 80
The city of Elk Grove, Calif., has typically implemented pavement maintenance projects annually and, over the last eight years, has expanded both the scope and funding of the maintenance projects. “This reflects the city’s commitment to a ‘fix it first’ … Continue reading →
Dyer, Tenn., drills down on clean water
How many of people think about water systems – where the water comes from and what’s involved in keeping it all running smoothly – and feel grateful that it looks, smells and tastes good, and that they have all of … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Best cities for coffee lovers
Especially as the winter months drag on, nothing hits like a hot cup or thermos of coffee first thing in the morning. By the time it’s gone, a person is ready to embrace the day. According to PBS and the … Continue reading →
Public art cultivates a sense of place in rights of way
Driving through towns and cities that have incorporated artwork into their landscapes and roadways might have us believe that making it happen is an effortless endeavor. But the folks who are involved know it takes more than meets the eye. … Continue reading →
Colbern Road reopens as Lee’s Summit’s largest infrastructure investment
After more than two years of phased construction, detours and disruption, Colbern Road is open again, finally revealing what city officials are calling the largest single capital infrastructure investment in Lee’s Summit, Mo.’s, history. The $30 million Colbern Road Improvements … Continue reading →
ADA Accessibility on demand
In September, the El Paso, Texas, city council unanimously approved consolidation of the community’s on-demand Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Improvement Program and the transfer of approximately $1.9 million to the Community and Human Development and Capital Improvement departments so … Continue reading →
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A smarter approach to municipal road marking investment By Boyd Montgomery | MRL Equipment Company, Inc. Across cities, counties and departments of transportation nationwide, public works departments are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Aging infrastructure, staffing challenges, … Continue reading →
Students become live-in staff at Connecticut fire department
The Town of Coventry Fire-EMS Department in Connecticut is trying a fresh approach to get college students to volunteer. In exchange for a room to live in at the department’s main firehouse, students will provide emergency medical technician services. Since … Continue reading →
Sanibel stormwater
When your city sits on an island that’s only 3 feet above sea level, managing the water that falls on it as rain and washes up on it as storm surge is at the top of most islanders’ minds. The … Continue reading →
Roanoke, Va., takes two-tiered approach to finance deferred maintenance projects
Municipal maintenance issues can sometimes be swept under the rug as city officials deal with more pressing matters. But the new administration in Roanoke, Va., decided it was time to make a plan to address these issues and received approval … Continue reading →
Restoring character and improving comfort: Ottumwa City Hall returns after major renovations
When Ottumwa, Iowa, City Hall reopened its doors earlier this year, staff and residents walked into a space that felt both familiar and entirely new. Sunlight now pours through the exposed 14-foot vaulted ceilings, while long-hidden architectural details have returned … Continue reading →
Out on a limb: Tree maintenance in Sonoma is an ongoing process
When the city of Sonoma, Calif., began the third phase of its Sonoma Plaza tree maintenance project on June 23, it didn’t “leaf” anything to chance. Not only was it a “branch” of the city’s ongoing efforts to care for … Continue reading →
Elvis Presley’s Graceland is fit for a king
It was a 10,266-square-foot Colonial Revival mansion situated on 14 sprawling acres along Highway 51 South in Memphis, Tenn., just 4 miles north of the Mississippi border. Designed by Furbringer and Ehrman Architects for Dr. Thomas Moore and his wife … Continue reading →
Four-in-one project makes North Augusta, S.C., a destination city
Who says that small projects can’t make a big difference to a community? A $2 million expansion around Riverside Village in North Augusta, S.C., has not only transformed a public area, but has been awarded a state-level industry award for … Continue reading →
Doty Park: A testament to community and environmental stewardship
Nestled in the heart of Neenah, Wis., Doty Park has long been a cherished community space. Building on its picturesque shoreline and rich history, the park is entering a new phase that balances environmental preservation with enhanced public access. The … Continue reading →
For an historically good time, it’s Cape May
New Jersey’s Cape May has a lyrical and peaceful name. CapeMay.com gives the history of the city, which was named by Dutch explorer Cornelius Jacobsen Mey. English settlers later adjusted the name, though it’s not known whether that was because … Continue reading →
