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Taking it to the streets: Noblesville, Ind., Street Commissioner Patty Johnson

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2025 by Julie YoungJanuary 23, 2025
Noblesville street crews work to repair a pipeline on a residential street. Street commissioner Patty Johnson said every day brings something new, but her crews are more than ready to meet any challenge that comes their way. (Photo provided by Noblesville, Ind.)

Every day is a winding road for Patty Johnson. As street commissioner for the city of Noblesville, Ind., she never knows what to expect when the phone in her office rings. It may be a resident reporting a deer carcass … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged February 2025, personality profile, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Champaign, Ill., paving the way for smoother road construction

The Municipal Posted on February 14, 2025 by Jennifer BartonJanuary 23, 2025

Every municipality deals with infrastructure issues. Concrete and asphalt streets cave and crumble under decades of heavy traffic, particularly where colder winters open potholes and cracks in the streets. Champaign, Ill., population 88,000, sees plenty of ice and snow in … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

First bike lane moves Sterling Heights toward a multimodal transportation approach

The Municipal Posted on February 12, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025
In order to increase the safety and comfort for all users, the city included buffer zones in some areas and delineators along the entire route. These delineators are then removed during the winter months to allow for plowing. (Photos provided by the city of Sterling Heights, Mich.)

A more multimodal way of thinking in transportation has led Sterling Heights, Mich., to implement its first bike lane along a 2.3-mile stretch of Plumbrook Road. This accomplishes two primary city objectives in making the roads safer for all methods … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

City of Baytown takes control

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2025 by The MunicipalJanuary 23, 2025
Cemen Tech truck and worker

Baytown’s smart investment in concrete pays off Submitted by Cemen Tech By taking concrete production into its own hands, the city of Baytown, Texas, found an innovative way to improve infrastructure, increase productivity and achieve a full return on investment … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover, Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged features, February 2025, on the cover, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Arlington, Texas, completes improvement project ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2024 by Julie YoungNovember 21, 2024
Arlington, Texas - March 30, 2022: City of Arlington sign with logo (shutterstock.com)

Thanks to a $1.7 million mill and overlay project on an aging section of Randol Mill Road, the drive to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now a lot smoother. Red street rehab According to Sidney Kelly, assistant director of … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Wilmington, N.C., makes heavy investments in its future

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2024 by Danielle LundNovember 21, 2024
A cyclist enjoys of one of Wilmington, N.C.’s, bike trails. Citizens have consistently rated traffic and the need for a more robust citywide trail network as priorities for the city. (Photo provided by Wilmington, N.C.)

The city of Wilmington, N.C., is undertaking multiple ambitious projects to enhance transportation, address flooding and expand community resources. With a focus on improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety and recreational spaces, these developments aim to elevate the quality of life … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged november 2024, streets highways & bridges, technology, The Municipal

The New Mandate for Municipal Snow Removal: Efficient, Affordable Snow Clearing

The Municipal Posted on November 19, 2024 by The MunicipalNovember 19, 2024
Snow removal innovation is enabling municipalities to keep public areas clear and safe with significantly less equipment, labor, maintenance, and repair

Snow removal innovation is enabling municipalities to keep public areas clear and safe with significantly less equipment, labor, maintenance, and repair Municipalities are accountable for maintaining clear roads, highways, and common areas to uphold commerce, public safety, and services amidst … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged november 2024, press release, technology, The Municipal

Mont Belvieu public works plans ahead for city’s growth

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 8, 2024
One of the more unique experiences of the public works department recently was when they were called in to assist with the removal of an almost 12-foot alligator from a drainage ditch near a busy road. Given the size of the animal, the parks and wildlife department were unable to handle it on their own. The department had to get creative and brought in their grapple truck to pick up the alligator and contain it safely for the parks and wildlife department. (Photo provided by the Mont Belvieu, Texas, Public Works Department)

During his nine years working for the city, two as the public works director, Bill Thompson has seen the population of Mont Belvieu, Texas, nearly triple. It is expected to triple again in the next 10 years. An eastern suburb … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged October 2024, public works, The Municipal

History of Rome comes together in downtown space

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2024 by Janet PattersonOctober 8, 2024
Among the additions to the West Dominick Street Art Walk, is an three-panel bronze and copper installation recalling the Great Carry, an overland continuation of the Erie Canal which started in Rome. (Photo provided by Rome, N.Y.)

What was once a blighted urban area in Rome, N.Y., is shaping the future with art and innovation. Recalling the history of the Leatherstocking Country made famous by American writer James Fenimore Cooper, planners and residents are blending themes of … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged October 2024, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Osceola, Ark., updates court deck in historic Florida Park

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2024 by Julie YoungOctober 11, 2024
A ribbon-cutting was held in early August on the recently resurfaced tennis deck located at Florida Park in Osceola. The project was a part of Mayor Joe Harris Jr.’s pledge to make quality of life a priority during his time in office. (Photo provided by Osceola Parks and Recreation)

When Mayor Joe Harris Jr. was elected in 2021, he promised that Osceola, Ark., would become an ideal place to live, work and play. As part of that pledge, the historic Florida Park has been given a whole lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged October 2024, parks & environmental services, parks and recreation, The Municipal

When it comes to homelessness, Albuquerque has ‘A Better Way Forward’

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2024 by Janet PattersonOctober 8, 2024
Staff members from Albuquerque’s Health, Housing and Homelessness Department meet with Duke City Ambassadors to outline plans for the new “A Better Way Forward” program that will employ people experiencing homelessness. (Photo provided by Albuquerque, N.M.)

In 2015, Richard J. Berry, who was then mayor of Albuquerque, N.M., decided to help the people who stand by the roadway with “willing to work” signs. His idea was to offer them paid work that would start them on … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged municipal management, October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

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