PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area that’s home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years … More from our cover sponsor →
Signtracker
SignTracker enables you to automate the process of inspecting, taking inventory, locating and maintaining street signs. Utilizing barcodes and Motorola Rugged Handheld Mobile Computers with built-in barcode scanners, SignTracker simplifies the process — making it easier to keep track of … Continue reading →
Top 10 Tips to Increase Tourism Revenue
Create strategic marketing partnerships with neighboring cities to collectively promote your region and maximize funds, i.e., the “Sunrise Coast” of Michigan, which includes Alpena, AuSable/Oscoda, AuGres, East Tawas/Tawas, Cheboygan, Harrisville and Rogers City; and “The Wilds of Michigan,” which consists … Continue reading →
Upscale and convenient temporary housing
When natural disasters strike communities, one of the challenges to recovery is a displaced population. One way residents can stay in the area and on or close to their property is by leasing a portable home. That’s where Tennessee-based Southwest … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN 50-TON TURRET IRONWORKER
The American-made 5014 TM offers a three-station revolving turret and accepts up to three pieces of tooling that can be changed in seconds. The SCOTCHMAN 50-TON TURRET IRONWORKER machine has 50 tons of pressure and can punch a 13/16-inch hole in … Continue reading →
Make the most of tourism in 2013
Tourism has seen a gradual increase since the proclaimed end of the recession. State travel and tourism departments expect to see continued modest growth in tourism revenue in 2013 as the economy gradually recovers. According to industry officials, there are … Continue reading →
MUNICIPAL SNOWPLOWS
Trackless has a variety of snowplows available to keep your sidewalks clear this winter. Standard-angle blades, trip plows and both a fixed-wing V-plow or a five-position folding V-plow available. Couple a front-mounted snowplow with a rear-mount sidewalk spreader and you’ll … Continue reading →
Maple Grove, Minnesota: Bucking the trend
Maple Grove, Minn., is known for its central location just 25 minutes from Minneapolis. While other towns have struggled in recent years due to the economic recession, Maple Grove has ranked in the top five fastest-growing cities in Minnesota for … Continue reading →
Survey: City revenues continue to fall, leaders challenged to do more with less
A new report released by the National League of Cities showed municipalities continue to face the prolonged effects of the economic downturn. According to the City Fiscal Conditions report, released in September, city revenues continued to fall for the sixth … Continue reading →
DUE NORTH ICE AND SNOW TRACTION AIDS
Lightweight, compact winter traction aids prevent slip-and-fall accidents on ice and snow. They feature replaceable tungsten carbide spikes that provide superior traction. Sizes and styles are available to fit shoes and boots from size 4 to 14. Call (800) 722-3668 … Continue reading →
DOT406 AND EPA/SPCC-COMPLIANT DOUBLE WALL FUEL AND SERVICE TRAILERS
Thunder Creek Equipment, a leading manufacturer of fuel and service trailers, has developed a double-wall fuel tank and trailer combination that’s DOT406 and EPA-SPCC compliant. The design provides 110 percent fuel containment, with a 990-gallon fuel tank mounted inside a … Continue reading →
Online training: Save valuable resources by using online training opportunities
As government agencies continue to look for ways to do more with less, managers and trainers have come to realize the value of online training. Though it can be used in a group setting, using online training individually often adds … Continue reading →
FSI Decon Shower
FSI has one of the world’s largest offerings of portable hazmat decontamination shower systems in pneumatic, carbon-fiber, quick-erect QE series and the aluminum-framed Datal series. The picture shows a DAT4070S — four-line, three or four mass-casualty decon shower system, decons … Continue reading →
Striving to build a better environment
Barb Anderson, 2012-13 chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Advocacy Committee, says she has a passion for sustainable building. She also has more than 25 years of experience in architecture and sustainable design. Through the USGBC, the Oates Associates … Continue reading →
Natural gas: A cost-effective alternative for municipalities
Cost savings tops many municipalities’ lists of priorities, especially with rising costs across the board. With this in mind, municipalities are looking toward alternative fuel sources to cut back on fuel costs. Natural gas is one of the leading money-saving … Continue reading →
News & Notes: Dec. 2012
New Rochelle, N.Y. Durable, resistant color-safe surface markings from Transpo Industries Inc. are delineating bike lanes in big cities across the country. The long-term solution to color pavement markings has been installed in a connective corridor showcase for green infrastructure … Continue reading →
Confronting Sandy: The East Coast trudges back
Arriving just in time for Halloween, “Frankenstorm” Sandy brought 70-90 mph winds, rain, sea swells and blizzard-like conditions to most of the eastern U.S. seaboard. The hurricane looks to have been one of the costliest natural disasters on record, with … Continue reading →
Looking ahead to 2013 Global economy will be the wild card
With 2013 looming, cities are looking into the future for the potential to create growth. The Municipal asked mayors of three very different cities to describe their outlooks for their cities under their leadership, and discovered cities that work internationally … Continue reading →
