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Public design process cultivates buy-in for road project

The Municipal Posted on August 5, 2016 by JOHN DAVID THACKERAugust 2, 2023
A public design and planning project run by the Berkeley-Charleston- Dorchester Council of Governments in South Carolina has generated significant local goodwill and buy-in for the redesign of an often-congested and dangerous stretch of road near Charleston. (Photo provided)

Taking it to the streets The people living near Charleston, S.C., rely heavily on Folly Road. It connects the islands to the mainland, it’s the route to the beach and it’s a destination for shopping and other businesses. So why … Continue reading →

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Pavement Condition Index

The Municipal Posted on July 13, 2016 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

It’s summer again, which means that the Midwest and outlying and coastal states are out in force to repair the damage caused by winter potholes and wear-and-tear on local roads. Before patching or resurfacing, many communities will consult the Pavement … Continue reading →

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Snow hauling and relocation

The Municipal Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
A viable alternative to the relocation of particularly large quantities of snow, or snow from a large property, is onsite melting. This option saves gas, wear and tear on local roads and the relocator’s equipment, plus time. (Steve Collender / Shutterstock.com)

Snow relocation is only an occasional event in the lives of street departments and grounds crews at educational institutions. It’s of some inconvenience when it is required, however. Safety considerations are paramount when relocating snow. They should be, given that … Continue reading →

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Bayfield brings the past into its future

The Municipal Posted on February 10, 2016 by Anne Meyer BylerAugust 2, 2023
Even the gentle rumbling noise made by a car driving on a brick road was preserved during the reconstruction project, said the city’s mayor. (Photo provided)

Bayfield, Wis., is a small tourist town on the eastern side of the state. A gateway for the Apostle Islands, it features scenic hiking trails, hosts a yearly Apple Festival and is known as the Berry Center of Wisconsin. Over … Continue reading →

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Ithaca flips policy on sidewalk programs

The Municipal Posted on February 9, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
ithaca sidewalk programs

Prior to 2014, property owners in Ithaca, N.Y., had been 100 percent responsible for sidewalk replacement costs; now the city assumes the responsibility. When Mayor Svante Myrick was campaigning for office, he went door to door seeking residents’ input. Sidewalk … Continue reading →

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Renewed hope and public involvement go hand-in-hand

The Municipal Posted on February 8, 2016 by Christine BeemsAugust 2, 2023
The Fairchild Overpass in Danville, Ill., is an example of how to create a successful project through cooperative partnerships. Everyone involved worked hand-in-hand to control costs and balance priorities. Total project construction cost was only 1.2 percent over project award. (Photo provided)

In 2003, when Mayor Scott Eisenhauer of Danville and his team came into office, pride was at low ebb. The number one complaint was the deplorable condition of city streets. “The first big step in resolving that was to get … Continue reading →

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Clearing a path Snow removal on non-motorized transportation routes

The Municipal Posted on February 5, 2016 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Because commuters continue to pedal throughout winter, communities must develop plowing strategies on multimodal and nonmotorizied transportation routes. In Denver, bike routes are predominately shared lanes that are plowed along with the rest of the street. (Photo provided)

Removing snow is, most days, anything but delightful. It’s bad enough to have to contend with clearing highways, byways and city streets, but with the rise of multimodal and non-motorized transportation routes comes another set of challenges for winter maintenance … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets & Snow | Tagged bike path, snow removal

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