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 →
CLASS COMPRESSIBLE LIQUID ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Liquid Spring is proud to introduce the next generation of vehicle suspensions. Utilizing an on-board microprocessor, CLASS adapts a vehicle’s response to road and driver variations. This is the only suspension system that automatically and instantaneously changes spring stiffness and … Continue reading →
Webinar: Trenchless New Installation – Part 1
NASTT’s Introduction to Trenchless Technology Short Course is modeled for industry newcomers and for those interested in a refresher course on trenchless methodologies. This 4-part training is presented in two sections: Rehabilitation: June 26 and August 29 (Archives are available … Continue reading →
Handle event trash and recycling efficiently
Every city event, large or small, will accumulate trash and recycling. The TTC System offers a cost effective and efficient means of accommodating those needs. The TTC System was developed for our party rental company in Marshall, Mich., 15 years … Continue reading →
POND AND LAKE MUCK REMOVAL
Muck Doctor is ideal for beach and dock areas. Safely break down muck and dead vegetation with this 100 percent-safe, bacteria-based product. One box contains 10 spikes and treats an approximately 250 square-foot area. Sanco Industries Fort Wayne, Ind. (888) … Continue reading →
MUNICIPAL SNOWBLOWERS
The Trackless Snowblower is an efficient, two-stage, twin auger unit that excels at removing snow from sidewalks. It’s available in four widths: 51-inch, 60-inch, 70-inch and 80-inch, all of which will accept either a sidewalk chute or a quick-change truck … 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 →
Improving budgets and energy consumption in prison systems
By CORYN WOLK Eneref Institute County and state prison departments are improving their budgets, energy consumption and local image, all thanks to solar heating. The Indiana Department of Corrections already had a “great emphasis on going green,” says Rick Larsen, … Continue reading →
FLYING AMADINDA
Musical bars of coated fiberglass hang between a sturdy frame made of recycled plastic posts. The Amadinda is an ancient xylophone from Uganda. The bars are fiberglass, eliminating maintenance — a major design improvement. In areas where sound levels are … Continue reading →
Rehabilitative restoration: Inmates create public works, goodwill in Iowa
In eastern Iowa, one inmate rehabilitation program has won over residents, corrections officers and even the hard-working laborers. Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Restoration Program is now in its eighth year. The program first came together around the time plans … Continue reading →
‘The biggest show in public works’ works for The Municipal readers and advertisers
At the 2012 American Public Works Association International Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, Calif., which took place Aug. 26-29, Christi Sausaman and Matt Dudlak spent three days getting to know the conscientious and hard-working people who keep cities across the … Continue reading →
Under ‘fire’ to cut costs and preserve personnel
November of 2008 wasn’t the easiest time to be appointed fire chief for the city of Naperville, Ill., Mark Puknaitis said. With the country immersed in the mire of an economic recession, he knew that every city and town would … Continue reading →
COLOR-SAFE SURFACE
Transpo Industries provides color pavement surfacing for bicycle paths, bus lanes, crosswalks, pedestrian areas and airfield markings. The material has long-term durability, color retention, easy application and a fast cure, making it an excellent, low-maintenance color pavement marking solution. It’s … Continue reading →
SIGNTRACKER
SignTracker enables you to automate the process of inspecting, inventorying, 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 road … Continue reading →
The Smokies takes steps toward improvement
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, established in 1934, resides in Tennessee and North Carolina and is the most visited national park in the U.S. However, like many parks nationwide, it’s faced with challenges from invasive species and diseases to climate … Continue reading →
BALDOR GRINDERS AND BUFFERS
See our large selection of USA-made Baldor Grinders and Buffers ranging from 6-inch to 14-inch, heavy-duty industrial machines. Baldor accessories include grinding wheels, pedestals, guards and dust control units. Check out over 3,400 industrial quality shop and garage equipment tools … Continue reading →
WARRANTIED RECYCLED MECHANICAL PARTS
LKQ Heavy Truck now offers a six-month warranty on select recycled mechanical parts. Operators get a new level of confidence with the purchase of inspected LKQ recycled engines, transmissions and drive-train parts. LKQ offers quality recycled truck parts to help … Continue reading →
The better idea for national parks and environmental considerations
By JENNIFER CISNEROS Marketing and multimedia manager, Bio-Microbics Writer and historian Wallace Stegner once said that national parks are “The best idea we ever had … They reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” Ever since the world’s … Continue reading →
