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Idaho overpass significantly decreases wildlife-vehicle collisions

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2025
No1: The Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a part of Idaho State Highway 21 in the Sawtooth National Forest, offers a scenic view of Idaho. Pictured is a stretch as it looked in 2019. (Forest Service photo by Nate Lowe)

Mounting numbers of vehicle-wildlife collisions caused the Idaho Transportation Department to step in and make the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass along Idaho State Highway 21, part of the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a safety planning priority. Located about 10 miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged June 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal, water & energy

Complete renovation of west Beach Marina in Clearwater overcomes challenges to stay on schedule

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: Built in the 1950s, the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina had never had a full renovation completed. New plans to remodel began in 2021. The high price of materials due to pandemic, getting the proper permits and ensuring the commercial tenants were able to maintain operations have been some of the challenges faced by the city through the process. It is projected to be completed in August 2026. (Photo provided by the city of Clearwater, Fla.)

          New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

Water Vision plan helps Folsom, Calif., identify future drinking water sources

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No3: Since the Folsom Reservoir is the only source of water for the city of Folsom, the city’s Water Vision plan is helping to evaluate the risks and opportunities with the existing water system and new potential water supplies. (Photo provided by the city of Folsom, Calif.)

While there was no particular occurrence that made the city of Folsom, Calif., begin to consider alternative drinking water supplies, its complete reliance on Folsom Reservoir encouraged consideration of other sources for the future. The Folsom Water Vision plan will … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

Former junkyard becomes a pearl along Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront

The Municipal Posted on May 10, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: One of the most notable parts of Dos Rios is the park, including the playground and the bike park. The bike park helps children and new bicyclists practice for the more advanced nearby mountain biking routes. The center of the playground is a play structure shaped like an endangered humpback chub fish. This allows a fun place for families to play and brings awareness to protecting the fish habitats in the Colorado River. (Photo provided by the city of Grand Junction, Colo.)

It has been a communitywide effort for the last 35 years to turn Dos Rios from a site with over 8,500 salvaged cars to a pearl along the Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront. One of the city’s greatest partners on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

The Commons provides unlimited possibilities for downtown Washington

The Municipal Posted on April 26, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The Washington, Ind., Commons was created as a greenspace downtown revitalization project to provide a gathering place for residents and visitors. It was recently completed in fall 2024. (Photo provided by the city of Washington, Ind.)

As part of a downtown revitalization goal, the city of Washington, Ind., wanted to create a green space as a place for residents and visitors to gather as well as a destination for local events. With the help of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged April 2025, building & construction, The Municipal

Raleigh builds excitement for upcoming park with invasive species removal workdays

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The River Cane Wetland Park will eventually include natural and paved trails as well as a boardwalk. There will be both traditional and natural play experiences available and a food forest in the center with native vegetation and edible plants. (Photo provided by the Raleigh, N.C., Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department)

In order to quickly rid a planned city park of invasive plant species, Raleigh, N.C., got the community involved in a workday at River Cane Wetland Park. All Raleigh residents were invited to join in helping the department remove Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged April 2025, parks & enivronmental services, public safety, The Municipal

Assistant Fire Marshal Matt O’Daniel: Teaching fire safety through weekly walkabouts

The Municipal Posted on April 16, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The city of Lynchburg, Va., previously had a program called After the Fire, which entailed walking the neighborfood after a fire occurred, talking with residents about the importance of fire safety and installing free fire alarms where needed. With the help of an intern, Assistant Fire Marshal Matt O’Daniel and the department came up with a new program called Weekly Walkabout, walking a neighborhood and talking with residents before a fire occurs. (Photo provided by the city of Lynchburg, Va.)

Years ago, the city of Lynchburg, Va., started a program called “After the Fire.” If there was a fire in a neighborhood, particularly if someone was injured or killed, the fire department would canvas the neighborhood, speak to all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged April 2025, personality profile, public safety, The Municipal

Huntsville’s Public Safety Training Academy provides state-of-the-art training for public safety departments

The Municipal Posted on April 8, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
As the city of Huntsville, Ala., continues to grow, the city realized their need for a better training academy for public safety departments needed to grow also. Working together the city and community were able to fund and build a brand-new training academy with the possibility for future expansion. (Photo provided by the city of Huntsville, Ala.)

As cities grow, so must their police and fire departments. This was the case for Huntsville, Ala. The city realized the need for a new building and training academy for the police and fire departments to ensure public safety officials … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal

New electric refuse trucks move Madison, Wis., toward its goal of zero net emissions by 2030

The Municipal Posted on March 22, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
In summer 2024, Madison Wis., was able to add two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. One is an automated truck that picks up trash from garbage cans along a route. The other is a rear loader that is used primarily for large loads and leaf collection. (Photo provided by the city of Madison, Wis.)

In the summer of 2024, Madison, Wis., added two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. The city has been prioritizing moving toward electrification, alternative fuels or biofuel along with the city’s goal toward a greener future. With 1,400 vehicles in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Relocation assistance helps with labor shortage

The Municipal Posted on March 18, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
The city of Hazelwood, Mo., has teamed up with Missouri One Start in a relocation assistance program to attract employees to the city. Hazelwood companies can receive up to $3,500 from Missouri One Start for any non-Missouri resident who relocates to work at a Hazelwood company as well as a matching amount from the city. (Photo provided by the city of Hazelwood, Mo.)

In order to help Hazelwood businesses attract employees, the Missouri city has started an incentivized relocation assistance program.           After beginning in his position as assistant city manager in June 2022, David Leezer heard from local employers about labor shortage … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, municipal management, The Municipal

Dial-A-Ride program in Midland, Mich., provides alternative to public transportation

The Municipal Posted on March 14, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
Midland, Mich., has been using its Dial-A-Ride program as an alternative to public transportation for the last 50 years. Anyone can request a ride simply by calling the number. Rides can be ordered up to 30 days in advance, and most of the time same day rides can be accommodated. Many residents appreciate the freedom and affordability it allows them. (Photo provided by the city of Midland, Mich.)

Last year Midland, Mich., celebrated 50 years with the city’s Dial-A-Ride program. This program allows residents to call for curb to curb transportation within the parameters of the city. The program can be used by anyone in Midland from school-aged … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

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