Minneapolis, Minn., Convention Center served as the hub for the largest gathering of fleet managers this year: the NAFA 2014 institute and expo. From April 8–11, they came together to discuss creative ways to reduce municipal fleet spending and distracted … Continue reading →
In the battle to extend the viable lifespan of aged water and sewer lines, trenchless technology is gaining ground. At the largest trenchless technology conference in the region, the North American Society for Trenchless Technology’s 2014 No-Dig Show, exhibitors debuted … Continue reading →
A stadium full of the latest products and services for heavy-duty trucks is reason enough to not miss the annual Mid-America Trucking Show. This year, the cool factor didn’t hurt either. Optimus Prime, a semi-trailer-slash-giant-robot from the popular “Transformers” silver … Continue reading →
With so many storms occurring in recent days, particularly in the Midwest and South, now is a good time to review precautions your drivers can take if they ever find themselves driving in an area threatened by flooding. According to … Continue reading →
By TROY KIDDER | Kidder and Co. Inc. One definition of a municipality is “a center for the exchanging of goods and services.” In other words, it’s people and money. Chances are you’re already doing a great job serving the … Continue reading →
By DALE STEWART | ITEM Ltd. SAFETY: This reason might seem a bit obvious, but don’t discount the profound and dramatic effect a pedestrian-activated, LEDenhanced in-road warning light crosswalk has on the visibility of a crosswalk — both day and … Continue reading →
Personnel costs typically make up the largest expenditure of any municipal budget and regardless of our budgeting philosophy, our approach to these costs as managers and budget directors is often formulaic. We project the personnel hours needed to fulfill our … Continue reading →
Flag Day is nationally recognized and celebrated on June 14, the day that the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted a resolution that gave the new Republic its first emblem, the flag of the United States of America. What does the … Continue reading →
Is anyone not tired of the same unanswered questions about municipal finance? We’re all far past the “doing more with less” mantra, which has gone the way of the 100-year-old sewer system and the comfortable pension plan. In 2014 we’re … Continue reading →
Kirkland, Wash. — Icom America introduces the IP100H, an Internet Protocol (IP) radio used in conjunction with the company’s newly released IP advanced radio system. This radio system works over wireless LAN (WLAN) and IP networks, and utilizes a network … Continue reading →
