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 →
Breaking the cycle: Putting parolees to work
Statistics on recidivism, the act of repeated or habitual relapse, are frightening, with national averages hovering around 60 percent. In the U.S. in 2001, 600,000 individuals—roughly 1,600 a day—left state and federal prisons to return to their communities. In 2009, … Continue reading →
Survey: Unprecedented budget challenges continue for municipalities
In its most recent survey, the National League of Cities reported that 72 percent of the nation’s cities are cutting personnel and 60 percent are delaying or canceling infrastructure projects as the economic downturn continues to take its toll on … Continue reading →
August 2012 Product Spotlights
Place your company in the spotlight by advertising in The Municipal. The Municipal – Product & Equipment Magazine for America’s Municipalities: Every Issue Online Sign up to receive the magazine at your office Interactive advertiser map with links Circulation map … Continue reading →
The biggest convention center on the west coast
Boasting a 1.6 million square feet of exhibit, meeting and reception space, the Anaheim Convention Center reigns as the king of convention venues. From Las Vegas to the Pacific Ocean, there’s none more imposing. That’s been the case since the … Continue reading →
Major motivators to take podium at APWA 2012
In addition to the technical sessions, APWA congress attendees come to be inspired and motivated. To provide fresh energy and excitement for the job, four keynote speakers — one for each day of the conference — will present inspirational, motivational, … Continue reading →
Cities tackle challenges of competing demands for road use
In recent years, U.S. cities have begun work to make their streets safer for bicycles. The reasoning for this varies from city to city but the commonalities include safety concerns, decreasing budget sizes, the realization that they cannot endlessly add … Continue reading →
Stertil-Koni: Heavy duty lifting goes green
As numerous municipalities, trucking companies and bus lines struggle to contain costs and improve margins, an increasing number are discovering the benefits of going green — an approach that can directly benefit not only the environment, but the bottom line … Continue reading →
Trenchless Rehabilitation – Part 2
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 8 New Installation – … Continue reading →
Milwaukee uses a no-brainer to save money and the planet
In 2011, administrators of the city of Milwaukee, Wis., realized they could remediate many of their pavements using a process that recycles the existing asphalt in place. They knew that Re-HEAT hot-in-place recycling was a revolutionary process that would allow … Continue reading →
Not the run of the ‘mill’: Dubuque, Iowa, revitalizes historic district
At the turn of the century, Dubuque, Iowa’s Millwork District was the backbone of the region’s economy. Logs that had been floated down the Mississippi River were used to frame doors and windows created by master craftsmen at dozens of … Continue reading →
Stephenson County’s got it covered
When the Stephenson County Highway Department lost its old salt storage building during a windstorm in July 2011, County Engineer Chris Isbell had to make a quick decision to be ready for the upcoming winter. The highway department, located in … Continue reading →
On the road to Anaheim: APWA 2012 Congress and Exposition
It’s a brutal responsibility to engineer, build and maintain America’s infrastructure. To improve their skills and renew their diligence in constructing cost-effective public services and structures, hundreds of the public works employees will gather in Anaheim, Calif., Aug. 26-29 for … Continue reading →
EDCO CPM8 SCARIFIER
One common application for the EDCO CPM8 Scarifier is the removal of sidewalk trip hazards. While the CPM8 removes the hazard very quickly, it also textures the concrete surface. The CPM8 can eliminate a sizeable trip hazard within minutes. Visit … Continue reading →
Fireman founds Southeastern Ohio chapter of Guardians of the Ribbon
When part-time firefighter Erwin Walker found out his neighbor was battling cancer, he began looking for ways to help. He not only volunteered to help the family get Lisa Kelly to and from appointments, he went on a mission to … Continue reading →
CLEARSPAN FABRIC STRUCTURES
ClearSpan Fabric Structures are a fast, economical solution for sand and salt storage, warehousing, equipment storage and more. Featuring high clearances and spacious interiors without support posts, they’re constructed in the USA from the highest quality steel and fabric. These … Continue reading →
UP-TITE CARGO SECURING
The new Up-Tite design allows items to be secured by moving the slide to where it is to be utilized and locking it in place with a universal hook. It’s the only product of its kind on the market that … Continue reading →
For our municipal customers
Reduce damage to your cab and wing with our patent pending para-glide wing post. Designed and engineered by Monroe Truck, the para-glide allows the toe of the wing moldboard to float freely over rough roads and road shoulders. Don’t allow … Continue reading →
Tippmann Industrial Products Inc.
Tippmann manufactures the propane hammer — the world’s first propane-powered post driver. This self-contained driver operates off a standard 16.9 ounce propane tank and is ideal for driving U-channel posts, T posts, silt fence and any other type of sign … Continue reading →
