PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
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New Jersey town takes steps to protect pedestrians
Everyone wants to walk — or bike, run, rollerblade, etc. — down safer city streets. It is a great tragedy when a pedestrian loses their life to an automobile. Jersey City, New Jersey, has one of the highest rates of … Continue reading →
The Municipal Top 10: Most underrated U.S. winter destinations
The winter offers the opportunity for every destination to put on a new face. Northern locales exchange their lush greenery for powdery hills of snow, and southern spots see wildlife, as well as human residents, turn their focus to new … Continue reading →
University of Nevada tests recycled as asphalt binder
There is a new type of asphalt being researched and tested in the Pavement Engineering and Science program at the University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada. Peter Sebaaly, University of Nevada Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering professor and director … Continue reading →
Eureka Springs, source of healing for the body and spirit
Tucked in the northwest corner of Arkansas, deep in the Ozarks, Eureka Springs has long been a gem of the Midwest. Its lengthy and somewhat complex history is a testament to finding a mission and sticking to it. Eureka Springs’ … Continue reading →
Small City Allotment opens possibilities for Detroit, Oregon
Life in one small Oregon mountain town is improving partly because of a $250,000 transportation grant. “It’s just a 500-foot stretch (of road), but it goes right through the center of town,” Detroit city council member Greg Shepphard said of … Continue reading →
Exploring the status of Slow Streets programs
During the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, several communities implemented a trial program called Slow Streets, which slowed traffic on neighborhood streets, allowing for safer neighborhood outdoor activities and social distancing. In California, San Francisco, Oakwood and Redwood City all … Continue reading →
The TrafficPrinter: Pioneering a new standard for road marking
While the application of road markings has moved ahead by leaps and bounds over the past few decades, the constant push for productivity moving the industry forward has left striping contractors, private companies and municipalities concerned about safety. MRL Equipment … Continue reading →
On the road again: Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: A 6,800-acre valley roughly 31 miles from Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cades Cove is known for its rich … Continue reading →
Midwest City builds shipping container fire training facility
Shipping containers are designed to be stacked on boats and trains. A couple of decades ago it was also noted the material and structure of the containers also made them ideal for police and fire training. Employing new or used … Continue reading →
Ocoee, Florida, brings action sports to town
The city of Ocoee, Fla., has opened a new Action Sports Park — a skate park — within Vandergrift Central Park to attract city residents. With a grand opening ceremony on June 28, the Ocoee Action Sports Park has received … Continue reading →
Pasadena EMS subscriptions ease residents’ minds
“I’ll never need an ambulance ride; why would I pay for a subscription I’ll never use?” This might be the mindset of millions of Americans, but when catastrophe strikes, ambulance service can leave a person thousands of dollars in debt. … Continue reading →
Nevada Highway 50: not only for the lonely
Dubbed the “Loneliest Road in America” by Life Magazine in 1986, Nevada Highway 50 used to not be for the faint of heart. With supposedly little to see and do across this 500-mile stretch between Carson City and Baker, drivers … Continue reading →
Making a home for all at Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta, Calif., may be a small mountain community, but its reputation as a departure from the hustle and bustle of life is by no means modest. With a population just under 3,500, the North California community faces a unique … Continue reading →
Snohomish County program diverts batteries from landfills
Snohomish County, Wash., is reducing its carbon footprint by offering a high-yielding battery recycling program to its residents. The solid waste department in Snohomish County has achieved several sustainability awards from organizations such as Call2Recycle and was most recently named … Continue reading →
Cities weigh subdivision maintenance
When you think of subdivisions, what comes to mind? Well, it’s literally a large piece of land subdivided into parcels meant for individual ownership. William Levitt is credited with the 20th century version, planning and building entire communities after World … Continue reading →
The Municipal Top 10: Top 10 coldest cities in the United States
January is the coldest month of the year for most of the United States; let the vying for the coldest city and one-day snowfall records commence. But according to the data, which cities are actually the coldest ones? In order … Continue reading →
Going native: Cities transition to use of only native plants
The term “invasive” aptly describes many species of plants and wildlife that have become more than a nuisance in many areas. Introduced for their appearances, potential benefits or even by accident, these species can take over where native plants and … Continue reading →
Fort Worth Parks Department takes over city’s unique alleyway maintenance program
Fort Worth, Texas, has a unique alleyway maintenance program with about half of the city’s alleyways maintained by the city. Previously under Neighborhood Services, the program has come under the purview of multiple departments over the years before coming to … Continue reading →
