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 →
Bikes give officers an edge in Arkansas national park
Thousands of visitors come to Hot Springs National Park each year to relax and enjoy the famous, soothing thermal waters of its 47 hot springs. Known as “The American Spa,” this urban park is located in the Diamond Lakes region … Continue reading →
Not all RRFB signals are created equal
Rectangular rapid flashing beacons approved by the Federal Highway Administration for uncontrolled pedestrian crossings are a hot product within the traffic industry. In January of this year, the FHWA clarified that the LED indications in RRFBs must meet the SAE … Continue reading →
NRPA CONGRESS and EXPOSITION
Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity. The National Recreation and Park Association aims to inspire such innovation and to strengthen the future of parks and recreation across the U.S. during its annual congress and exposition at … Continue reading →
Best practices for lateral pipe bursting
By JOHN RAFFERTY – Director of marketing and technical support, TRIC Tools Inc. Lateral bursting is a relatively new technique in the field of trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation. Before lateral pipe bursting was introduced, trenchless methods catered almost exclusively to large … Continue reading →
Park gyms score big with adults
Playgrounds aren’t just for kids any more. Adult playgrounds with exercise equipment, also known as fitness zones, are popping up in cities across the U.S. and getting rave reviews. Springfield, Ohio, at the forefront of this trend, installed one a … Continue reading →
Editor’s Note – An idea whose time has come: Playground equipment for adults
Times are tough. Personal income is still clawing its way back to an upward trend, according to information released by the U.S. Commerce Department this month. Among the things that people can’t afford these days are gym memberships and comprehensive … Continue reading →
Electronic monitoring reduces cost and workload for law enforcement
With shrinking budgets and prison overcrowding, electronic monitoring for repeat drunk driving offenders and low-risk criminals is becoming increasingly popular at the local, county, state and federal levels of community corrections. For 30 years BI Incorporated, headquartered in Colorado, has … Continue reading →
Stand in comfort… all day long
Standing for long periods of time is part of the job for many municipal employees, especially those who work in street and highway department positions. By reducing the impact on the foot by the ground, AirFeet insoles offer a solution … Continue reading →
Treasuring the small town difference: West Virginia Police Chief Steven Reckart
Steven Reckart has served as a law enforcement officer for over 30 years in West Virginia. His career began in college, when he worked in a police communication center. That led to his long tenure as a state trooper. Today, … Continue reading →
Full-scale anaerobic digester project underway at Michigan State University
As part of a long-range goal for Michigan State University to consume only renewable energy, the university has broken ground on an unusual project. The MSU Board of Trustees approved a proposal in April to move forward with an anaerobic … Continue reading →
Cold mix performance evaluation
Back in July 2011, the Lexington City News posted an editorial titled, “Patching potholes is routine work for Streets and Roads crew.” The article pointed out that potholes are a fact of life. Sometimes, it seems, they are everywhere. While … Continue reading →
AIRFEET INSOLES
Our insoles have active flow media technology that moves throughout the insole through strategically-placed channels not only supporting, massaging and rejuvenating your feet, but in many cases eliminating ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain with each step. AirFeet Insoles … Continue reading →
FLAT FLOOR DUMP SPREADER
Monroe Snow and Ice Control introduces the economic and versatile FFDS: available in 9-foot to 16-foot lengths and manufactured in powder-coated steel or stainless steel. Standard features include cross-memberless understructure, air tailgate release, heavy-duty conveyor system and front telescopic hoist. … Continue reading →
119TH INTERNATIONAL Association of Chiefs of Police Conference
Police chiefs from towns, cities and metropolises across the country as well as from beyond its borders are headed toward San Diego, Calif., for the 119th annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology … Continue reading →
CLEARSPAN FABRIC STRUCTURES
The industry-leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings offers American-made structures with in-house engineering, manufacturing, financing and installation. These structures provide energy-efficient, economical solutions for a variety of municipal needs including waste management, equipment and materials storage, warehousing and more. ClearSpan … Continue reading →
TEAM FENEX DISASTER RELIEF TRAILER
Team Fenex’s Disaster Relief Trailer has the ability to work in many disaster relief capacities. It can provide cooling, heating and ventilation to emergency workers and volunteers during a disaster, provide scene lighting and standby power of up to 60 … Continue reading →
Questionable equipment sends the wrong message to drunk drivers
“The four million adults who drink and drive each year put everyone on the road at risk,” Center for Disease Control Director Dr. Thomas R. Frieden said recently. “In fact, nearly 11,000 people are killed every year in crashes that … Continue reading →
