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Home→Author Staci Reafsnyder

Author Archives: Staci Reafsnyder

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to incorporate 20 roundabouts to improve public safety

The Municipal Posted on September 11, 2023 by Staci ReafsnyderSeptember 11, 2023
roundabouts

European countries have implemented the use of roundabouts for traffic safety for several years. Now, the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is following suit, having turned to roundabouts to improve public safety and traffic operations. “There are several reasons that … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged June 2023, roundabouts, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Tampa turns to solar to keep intersections live after power outages

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2023 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 2, 2023
tampa

Hurricanes in the southern states located along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are known to wreak havoc among cities, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricanes will leave municipalities without power for days while they recover from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2023, streets highways & bridges, tampa, The Municipal

Ohio launches lead service line pipe replacement grants

The Municipal Posted on January 18, 2023 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 2, 2023
ohio

Ohio is removing lead water pipes in various municipalities across the state. The H2Ohio program was launched by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in 2019 as a larger initiative to not only remove lead water pipes but also reduce agricultural phosphorus … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged october 2022, ohio, The Municipal, water & energy

Fort Worth becomes first city government to mine cryptocurrency

The Municipal Posted on November 21, 2022 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 2, 2023
cryptocurrency

Fort Worth, Texas, made history in April as the first city government to mine cryptocurrency. “This pilot program, launched by the Office of Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the city of Fort Worth, in partnership with Texas Blockchain Council, … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged cryptocurrency, september 2022, technology, The Municipal

The rise of the cyberattack and what municipalities should do to mitigate them

The Municipal Posted on November 7, 2022 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 2, 2023
cyberattack

Phishing emails. Hacked systems. Ransomed files. These terms have become all too familiar with reports all over the world from major news outlets. And, let’s not forget the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in May 2021. Now, tensions are even higher, … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged cyberattack, november 2022, technology, The Municipal

Invasive plant removal programs

The Municipal Posted on August 22, 2022 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 2, 2023
invasive plant

Cities across the country are incorporating invasive vegetation removal programs in hopes of promoting healthy plant growth. The removed plants are usually nonnative and grow quickly, disrupting plant ecosystems and causing harm to the environment or human health. In 2019, … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged august 2022, invasive plant, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Columbia, Maryland Named 2021’s Best U.S. City for Jobs

The Municipal Posted on July 30, 2022 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 2, 2023
jobs

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the American job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Labor, March 2022 reported 6.3 million total unemployed persons — a 3.8% unemployment rate. But, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged jobs, june 2022, municipal management, The Municipal

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