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 →
Landfill gas: A green, renewable power source
In 1983, long before “green” energy became a buzzword and the negative effects of greenhouse gases like methane were widely acknowledged, the Monterey Regional Waste Management District had already developed one of the first landfill gas-to-electric energy plants in the … Continue reading →
June 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 … Continue reading →
Composting: A valuable addition to environmental plans
Gone are the days when composting was regulated to rural areas. Major cities across the U.S. are becoming serious about decreasing the amount of waste in their landfills and incinerators. Some cities, like San Francisco, have gone as far as … Continue reading →
Seventh year of 9-11 Memorial Stair Climbs kicks off at FDIC
A sea of fire engines, fire rescue equipment, educational speakers and entertaining events vied for an audience at the FDIC national gathering of firefighting professionals in April. But only one received big-screen coverage. From several states and a few foreign … Continue reading →
Grow lights keep Lambeau Field ‘green’
Lawns in northern cities have to do more in a shorter growing season. That’s an unacceptable restriction for a lawn that roots for the Green Bay Packers. Lambeau Field celebrates its 55th year of Packers football in 2012. The team … Continue reading →
Small city, big impact: The leading eco-municipality of Bayfield, Wis.
Bayfield, Wis., may be tiny, but the lakeside community of 500 leads the nation in terms of eco-friendly practices and citywide sustainability efforts. “We have worked really hard to be as green as possible,” said Mayor Larry McDonald. “We believe … Continue reading →
Vocational vehicle mileage: On the fast track
Manufacturers, federal government aim high. Manufacturers of medium and large trucks have reportedly wanted the federal government to mandate increased fuel efficiency for years. In August President Obama responded, establishing the first ever federal large- and medium-truck fuel efficiency regulations. … Continue reading →
Plastic Bag Bans
“Paper or plastic?” Soon the question may become obsolete due to the growing trend of banning plastic bags in cities, states and even countries. Over 70 cities in the U.S. have banned or are planning to ban plastic bags from … Continue reading →
Is your landfill part of the green energy solution?
More than one billion tons of post-recycling municipal solid waste continue to be disposed of in landfills worldwide each year — including more than 130 million tons in the U.S. alone. The country faces mounting waste management challenges, including the … Continue reading →
Military man turned mayor makes Indy a ‘livable city’
BY MARGUERITE DUFFY The Municipal Mayor Greg Ballard understands public service and doing the right thing. Before becoming mayor of Indianapolis he spent the majority of his career in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after 23 … Continue reading →
The Municipal attends FDIC
The Municipal attends FDIC The Municipal staff members had the honor of meeting and learning from firefighters from across the county, the manufacturers who supply them and fire safety trainers at FDIC 2012 in Indianapolis in April. “The world’s largest … Continue reading →
SIX POWERFLARE SOFT PACK
The PowerFlare PF-200 safety light emits 360 degrees of ultra-bright light from an array of 16 LEDs visible for up to 10 miles away. The PF-200 is waterproof and, unlike flashlights with alkaline batteries or chemical light sticks, can handle … Continue reading →
‘Curbing’ recycling costs: Municipal recycling bins grow in popularity
Most local and county governments wrestle with the rising cost of waste disposal, including trying to figure out how best to go about recycling in the most cost-effective manner. But some municipalities have launched successful community-wide recycling programs. Chicago In … Continue reading →
HANDY MOTORCYCLE, ATV LIFTS
Mile-X Equipment Inc. carries a large stock of USA made Handy motorcycle lifts. Lifts can be purchased in either air or hydraulic, with lifting capacities from 1,000 up to 1,800 lbs. Optional accessories to customize the lift include drop-out panels, … Continue reading →
Creating a lasting impression Artist offers iconic image for public works week
California artist Robert Gantt Steele feels that city planning and building is a noble calling for those who have a talent for architecture and engineering. As a kid, Gantt Steele was always fascinated by those who built lasting structures and … 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 aluminumframed Datal series. The picture shows a DAT4070S — four-line, three or four mass casualty decon shower system, … Continue reading →
Editor’s Note: Beyond the call of duty
Not many people disagree with the axiom, “It takes a special person to be a firefighter.” As residents are fleeing smoke-filled homes, or employees are flooding out of compromised offices or factories, firefighters and other first responders are the ones … Continue reading →
Traffic management in Selmer, TN: Intersection cameras in a small town
In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, the Traffic Safety Facts 2008 Report, more than 2.3 million intersection-related crashes, resulting in more than 7,770 fatalities and about 733,000 injuries, were reported in 2008. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety … Continue reading →
