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Safe streets for all modes of transportation remains a continuing goal of Lancaster

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025

In order to create safer roads for all modes of transportation, Lancaster, Pa., is working on incorporating changes for the pedestrian and bicycling traffic. Many of the street safety projects originate from the city’s Vision Zero plan, which was adopted … 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

FBI-LEEDA training equips Del City police to lead

The Municipal Posted on February 10, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025
Del City Chief of Police Loyd Berger knew he wanted to host FBI-LEEDA training as soon as he took over. This training provides management concepts and practices to officers in leadership roles or those looking to be in leadership. (Photo provided by the Del City Police Department)

The Del City, Okla., Police Department received an award and special recognition after the entire command staff completed FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association training, which is both highly interactive and extremely demanding. The training consists of three programs and teaches … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged February 2025, public safety, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Springfield City Hall renovation to recapture historical architecture and improve accessibility

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025
The Springfield, Mo., city hall, originally built in 1894 as a U.S. customs house and post office, is undergoing major renovations over a few years to modernize the mechanical, electrical and plumbing; make it more accessible; and better utilize the space. (Photo provided by the city of Springfield, Mo.)

The city hall building in Springfield, Mo., is undergoing major renovations for the next couple of years to make it more accessible and functional while also restoring its historic architectural elements. This project has been years in the making. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Planned maintenance and well-communicated alternatives help Boulder maintain its many parking garages

The Municipal Posted on January 23, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonDecember 27, 2024
The city works on two budgets for the parking garages each year. One is for the regular annual maintenance and the other is for capital improvements, such as solar panels, concrete repair or HVAC repair. These budgets are based on planned maintenance for the year and identified issues during inspections. (Photo provided by the city of Boulder, Colo.)

The city of Boulder, Colo., is in charge of seven mixed-use parking garage facilities, two surface lots and three general improvement districts with over 2,500 paid and managed parking stalls. Parking garages are connected to a variety of buildings, such … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Holiday light recycling keeps tanglers out of the landfill

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 21, 2024
Aerial view of Rapid City, S.D. at dusk. (Shutterstock.com)

In order to keep Christmas lights from getting tangled up in machinery, Rapid City, S.D., implemented a holiday light recycling program that is now in its 10th year. Christmas and holiday lighting that is put in the trash or recycling … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged december 2024, holiday, municipal management, The Municipal

Downtown Fort Wayne DORA supports local businesses while attracting visitors

The Municipal Posted on December 10, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 21, 2024

The planning for a designated outdoor refreshment area in downtown Fort Wayne, Ind., took years with multiple partners in order to approve these areas throughout the state. The city partnered with Visit Fort Wayne, Downtown Fort Wayne and Greater Fort … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal

Citywide editorial process makes city marketing campaigns more efficient and collaborative

The Municipal Posted on December 6, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 21, 2024
Tyler, Texas, USA - June 30, 2021: The Smith County Courthouse

The Tyler, Texas, department of communications has been recognized for its citywide editorial process that assists with marketing campaigns for all city departments. In 2023, the city was awarded a Municipal Excellence Award by the Texas Municipal League. Liaisons were … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal

Lightning suppression devices prevent strikes on critical city buildings

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 31, 2024
The city of Cape Canaveral, Fla., has installed five lightning suppression devices, with a sixth on the way, in order to protect all critical city buildings and areas. (Photo provided by the city of Cape Canaveral, Fla.)

Lightning strikes constitute a serious risk in Florida because of its unique geography. The state has even been named the lightning capital of the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. Specifically, the area between Titusville and Tampa Bay tends … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, Uncategorized | Tagged november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Community Tool Shed is low-cost solution to code compliance violations

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 30, 2024
Electric lawn mowers, weed eaters, shovels, trimmers, rakes and wheelbarrows are just some of the tools available from the Community Tool Shed. A resident simply has to put in a request for the tool, fill out a liability waiver and return the tool cleaned within three days. Pickups and returns are processed at city hall during normal business hours. (Photo provided by city of Cayce, S.C.)

As an innovative way to help residents ensure they stay in the good graces of code enforcement, in 2023 the city of Cayce, S.C., began a Community Tool Shed program. The program allowed residents to borrow tools from the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged municipal management, november 2024, 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

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