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 →
Bucher Municipal: Soaring high to deliver your best street sweeping solution
Bottom line, you need the best street sweeper for your street sweeping program. Whether you are a small municipality, regional airport or contractor buying your first street sweeper or if you are a large city, airport or conglomerate buying your … Continue reading →
Wilmington, N.C., makes heavy investments in its future
The city of Wilmington, N.C., is undertaking multiple ambitious projects to enhance transportation, address flooding and expand community resources. With a focus on improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety and recreational spaces, these developments aim to elevate the quality of life … Continue reading →
Connecticut airport completes $2.5 million taxiway rehabilitation despite setbacks
“We are a small airport, but we’re very busy,” said Michael Safranek, administrator of the Danbury Municipal Airport. “It’s a challenging airport, it’s fun, and a lot of good flight training comes out of here. It’s probably about 65-70% of … Continue reading →
San Antonio residents shape city’s technology adoptions
The city of San Antonio, Texas’, Smart Cities program is taking a unique approach to resident engagement with its Smart City Sandbox initiative. The idea prioritizes community input and collaboration in developing and testing new technologies for use in public … Continue reading →
Not such a secret anymore: Papillion, Neb.
On the southern edge of the Omaha metropolitan area and just a stone’s throw from the Iowa state line sits Papillion, Neb., named one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to live several times in the last 10 years. What makes … Continue reading →
Game, set, match – The International Tennis Hall of Fame
Nestled in the heart of the Bellevue Historic District, the International Tennis Hall of Fame is a must-see for anyone who “loves” the game. Built at the height of the Gilded Age, the iconic complex is not only a National … Continue reading →
Logan, Utah, repurposes landfill into public recreation space
With a plan to convert a local landfill into public green space, Logan, Utah, is turning its trash into a community treasure. The city’s environmental department, along with a $750,000 grant from Utah’s Division of Outdoor Recreation and an additional … Continue reading →
Lightning suppression devices prevent strikes on critical city buildings
Lightning strikes constitute a serious risk in Florida because of its unique geography. The state has even been named the lightning capital of the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. Specifically, the area between Titusville and Tampa Bay tends … Continue reading →
Holyoke police move records to the cloud
The use of technology in law enforcement is not just a recent innovation. But the scope and power of its uses have made leaps and bounds since the police radio was introduced in 1933 and radar detectors began catching speeding … Continue reading →
Cradle of America hosts historic Thanksgiving parade
Many people remember watching holiday parades on TV on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Maybe they still do. Well, there’s a parade to end all parades that some people have not heard of before. It is streamed … Continue reading →
Social media guidelines: How discernment aids local government transparency
Discernment is a decision-making tool often neglected but essential for local government (LG) officials when navigating the challenging world of information exchange with the public. Defined by Merriam-Webster as “the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is … Continue reading →
Top 10 Best places to enjoy turkey day
Americans relish the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving Day institutionalized the habit of giving thanks, having first taken place in a new land. In 1776, that land become the United States of America, and since then, the holiday has prompted citizens to … Continue reading →
Clear that ‘check engine’ with CAS-provided scan tools and support
Automotive systems continue to grow more complex. Passenger cars, light trucks, vans and buses — in addition to off-highway, agricultural and heavy-duty vehicles — are all computerized and controlled by multiple on-board ECUs. To properly diagnosis and get today’s vehicles … Continue reading →
Community Tool Shed is low-cost solution to code compliance violations
As an innovative way to help residents ensure they stay in the good graces of code enforcement, in 2023 the city of Cayce, S.C., began a Community Tool Shed program. The program allowed residents to borrow tools from the city … Continue reading →
Communities turn to new technologies to enhance capabilities and improve outcomes
It may require a hefty investment, a lot of research, and a leap of faith, but integrating new technologies allow municipalities to enhance their capabilities, improve safety and streamline operations for their employees as well as the residents that they … Continue reading →
Can AI be helpful for your city?
Most of us with a smartphone are using artificial intelligence every day whether or not we think we are. Are you asking Siri or Google to dial a phone number for you or give you directions? It’s AI. AI is … Continue reading →
Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
Weedoo Boats is a global leader in the manufacturing of aquatic weed management equipment, trusted by federal agencies and municipalities alike. Operating in 41 states and 17 countries, Weedoo has established a proven reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility by … Continue reading →
Can you dig it? OKC’s Museum of Osteology
Make no bones about it: the Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City, Okla., has a lot of skeletons in its closets – and on display as well. In fact, the facility is literally rattling with the remains of over 8,000 … Continue reading →
