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Shreveport, La., Public Works Department reaches out to the next generation with career pop-ups

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No2: For the pop-up career event, team employees from various divisions, such as solid waste, traffic engineering and streets and drainage, were present to provide information to students and answer questions. There were also interactive displays with public works equipment and gear. The main focus was on connecting with the students one-on-one. (Photo provided by the Shreveport, La., Public Works Department)

In order to educate children about careers in public works, the city of Shreveport, La., is reaching out to local schools. The goal is to encourage students to look at all the opportunities available to them, with or without a … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

San Pablo, Calif., moves toward a more vibrant city with sustainability practices

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No1: The Rumrill Boulevard project was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association, winning the Small Cities Transportation Project of the Year and Project of the Year. San Pablo was also recognized with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices award. (Photos provided by the San Pablo, Calif., Public Works Department)

Recently the city of San Pablo, Calif., was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for multiple sustainability projects with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices Award. These projects span a variety of efforts, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Salem’s eye in the sky: How drones are transforming public works operations

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2025 by Danielle LundJune 24, 2025
No3: Salem, Ore.’s, drone program is housed in its Geographic Information Systems team. (Photo provided by Salem, Ore.)

When a devastating ice storm hit Salem, Ore., in February 2021, the city’s public works department didn’t rely solely on their boots being on the ground. Instead, it launched drones into the sky. These small, agile aircraft provided a sweeping … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Pasco, Wash., and its multiple public works projects gain national recognition

The Municipal Posted on July 21, 2025 by Denise FedorowJune 24, 2025
No5: This loop was created at the city of Pasco’s Broadmoor Boulevard exit of the I-182 interstate to relieve traffic delays. This project was funded using TIF funds because of the future development planned for the area. (Photo provided by Pasco, Wash.)

Pasco, Wash., Public Works Department has had a busy couple of years with projects in water, wastewater and streets, and it has received national and state recognition for a couple of its projects. Director of Public Works Maria Serra shared … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Fort Wayne, Ind., pioneers electric vehicle infrastructure

The Municipal Posted on July 9, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoJune 23, 2025
No3: There could be 35 million EVs on the roads by 2030. (Photo provided by Fort Wayne, Ind.)

The city of Fort Wayne, Ind., has taken bold steps towards a more sustainable future by adopting electric vehicle infrastructure as a core component of its urban development strategy. Starting in 2020, the city installed EV charging stations across multiple … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

National Public Works Week 2025

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
Capturing the spirit of the small, specialist shops of yesteryear, where a warm welcome and honest work ethic were the order of the day, Jones and Co. is a family-run studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. There, everyone plays a part — Dylan illustrates, his wife, Heike, takes care of production, and their kids, Anna-Rose and Sophie-Mae, provide inspiration as they relish the simple joys of childhood. It’s in this environment, between the ebb and flow of everyday family life that Jones and Co. creates and craft their passion — character design, editorial and all forms of vector illustration.

The American Public Works Association announced the theme “People, Purpose, Presence” for the 2025 National Public Works Week, May 18-24. Public works contributes to advancing and enhancing everyone’s quality of life, no matter where they live in the world. Public … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, public works, The Municipal

Citizens of Rochester embrace improvements along the Genesee riverfront

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2025 by Jennifer BartonFebruary 25, 2025
No1: A sidewalk design designates the heart of North Star Commons, a riverwalk park along the Genesee River in Rochester, N.Y. The park was developed as part of the West River Wall improvement project, named the 2024 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. (Photo provided by Rochester, N.Y.)

In the 1800s, rivers and waterways were vital to the success of newly established cities in the United States. Rivers provided a means of power and transportation, so towns sprung up where that resource was available. With the construction of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, public works, The Municipal

Job fair nets qualified public works rookies

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2024 by Danielle LundNovember 21, 2024
Job candidates speak with recruiters during a public works job fair in Corpus Christi, Texas. (Photo provided by Corpus Christi, Texas)

On July 22, Corpus Christi’s Public Works Department hosted a job fair aimed at filling a variety of roles critical to maintaining and improving the Texas city’s infrastructure. The event focused on hiring for positions such as surface prevention, channel … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, public works, 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

Communities track lead service lines

The Municipal Posted on September 11, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 30, 2024
Morning Sun over Mitchell, South Dakota. Photo captured at 350" AGL with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

The Environmental Protection Agency wants all lead service lines removed in 10 years. That’s a pretty stark sentence, isn’t it? Lead has been around for more than 6,000 years, used in everything from coins and bullets to makeup and paint … Continue reading →

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

Q&A with FlagShooter: Revolutionizing Utility Locating

The Municipal Posted on September 1, 2024 by The MunicipalAugust 30, 2024
Locator using a FlagShooter to mark utilities.

Q: Can you tell us about the inspiration behind FlagShooter and how it came to be? A: Paul Carrette, the inventor of FlagShooter, initially stumbled upon the idea while observing a locator at work. Struck by the inefficiencies of traditional … Continue reading →

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

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