Vehicle corrosion: The silent threat to fleet safety and longevity
A well-structured maintenance program is essential to maximizing the service life of fleet vehicles and equipment. Regular oil changes, tire and brake inspections, and the replacement of worn components all play an important role in keeping fleets safe and operational. … More from our cover sponsor →
New Orleans’ intriguing little sister: Bay St. Louis
The name “St. Louis,” is often associated with the city in Missouri. But another city, Bay Saint Louis in Mississippi, also claims the name. Bay Saint Louis is a small town of less than 10,000 people, according to the 2020 … Continue reading →
Chandler welcomes AVs to connect residents with transportation
Chandler, Ariz., has taken a new step in expanding its public transit system by adding affordable micro-transit to its menu of services. The municipality’s mass transit system consists of a regional bus network called Valley Metro as well as Chandler … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Best small cities for sports
Sports fans live everywhere, and rivalries cross city and state lines. Some cities are home to high-performing, popular professional teams, while others rally around local college teams or have stadiums that regularly draw sellout crowds. WalletHub compared these small cities … Continue reading →
Going Gilmore: the inspiration for Stars Hollow
How did a simple trip through western Connecticut lead to the television phenomenon “Gilmore Girls”? According to writer Amy Sherman Palladino, it all began at the Mayflower Inn and Spa in Washington, Conn., where she and her husband Dan stayed … Continue reading →
Burlington embarks on unique wastewater treatment project
A long overdue overhaul of the city’s wastewater treatment plants is underway in Burlington, Vt. Considered a once-in-a-generation upgrade, the improvements in this multiyear project have been decades in the making and are essential to creating a more resilient state … Continue reading →
Meals on wheels: Arlington, Texas, completes food delivery pilot program
As a leader in innovative transportation, the city of Arlington, Texas, recently completed a two-year pilot program that used innovative, autonomous vehicles to deliver groceries to underserved residents. According to Ann W. Foss, Ph.D., the planning and programming manager for … Continue reading →
Vehicle corrosion: The silent threat to fleet safety and longevity
A well-structured maintenance program is essential to maximizing the service life of fleet vehicles and equipment. Regular oil changes, tire and brake inspections, and the replacement of worn components all play an important role in keeping fleets safe and operational. … Continue reading →
On the street beat: Plymouth superintendent Marquardt makes a difference
Before he joined the street department in Plymouth, Ind., Jim Marquardt’s career was literally in the trash. He started in the sanitation department in the summer of 1985 and stayed on to become a street employee that August. Eventually, the … Continue reading →
Metropolis, Ill., is ‘Super’ fun for everyone
One doesn’t have to “look up in the sky” to find the Man of Steel in Metropolis, Ill. The city is proud of its connection to the last son of Krypton, and it takes its superhero status seriously. In addition … Continue reading →
Mobile downtown optimization plan makes streets safer for pedestrians and drivers
Together, the city of Mobile, Ala., and the Downtown Mobile Alliance are working on completing a downtown optimization plan to make downtown Mobile safer for pedestrians and drivers. In 2017, they teamed up to create a zoning code for the … Continue reading →
Mason City Police Department overhauls headquarters
After years of planning and perseverance, the Mason City, Iowa, Police Department has completed a $1.4 million renovation of its headquarters. The project addressed long-standing issues while modernizing the facility to better serve its officers and the community. The building, … Continue reading →
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 →
