PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
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Solutions to bolster emission goals
Across the U.S., cities are pledging to reduce their carbon footprints and are embracing alternative fuels to meet extensive emission goals. Global Environmental Products, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialized street cleaning equipment, is bolstering these efforts by … Continue reading →
What municipal managers really should know about 5G
There is a mountain of misinformation circulating about fifth-generation wireless technology, or 5G. You may have heard the scary things people pick up on the internet. Some of that surfaced in The Municipal‘s December 2018 guest column, “What municipal managers … Continue reading →
Growing green: Savannah’s tree project to replenish urban forest
It’s no secret that Savannah, Ga., is known for its tree tourism. In fact, approximately 14 million people descend on the low-lying, southern city each year to take in the area’s historic architecture and glorious tree canopy. However, what most … Continue reading →
Improving communications and PR with the community you serve
If there wasn’t enough to do already as a municipal manager, the list just got longer. There is one issue quickly jumping to the top: improving communications and public relations with the community you serve. You can talk all day … Continue reading →
Warrenton, N.C.’s, first municipal park fills community need
The town has cleared additional areas adjacent to the park that are owned by the school system. The clearing of the underbrush has really opened up the site to the neighbors’ delight, said Davie. “Also the town contracted … Continue reading →
Cowlitz River Erosion Project saves road and residential cabins
In 2017, Lewis County in Washington faced a difficult task. A road along the Cowlitz River was experiencing extreme erosion thanks to the body of water’s wild and unpredictable nature. As the road began to wash away, multiple cabins in … Continue reading →
Yonkers PD utilizes neighborhood social platform
Snapshot of YPD and issues The Yonkers Police Department has 611 sworn members and the police commissioner is Charles Gardner. Politopoulos said it is considered the fourth largest department in the state with multiple precincts and special units. … Continue reading →
City of Moscow in ‘hot water’ after sustainability efforts
One program at a time Like many cities, Moscow has set a goal to reduce 20% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Through a comprehensive review of its systems, it was determined that the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas … Continue reading →
New Haven examines its food system
What does it mean to have a secure and robust local food system? The city of New Haven, Conn., along with other progressive municipalities around the country, are exploring such issues in an innovative way. Enter the Food Systems … Continue reading →
What a waste — or is it?
What does it mean for the future? And for cities? On a municipal level, incorporating plastic into roadways is a plausible route to pursue. Iowa DOT works with the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications group, which works with … Continue reading →
Route 66 – Various locales, Oklahoma
Route 66, that iconic 2,448-mile asphalt ribbon of quintessential Americana, was known by several names, including the Main Street of America, the Mother Road and the Will Rogers Highway. Stretching from Chicago to the Pacific shore in Santa Monica, Calif., … Continue reading →
Hats off to public works
Few departments are as multifaceted as public works, tackling a large swathe of jobs that often go under-appreciated by the general public until something goes wrong — such as a water main breaking. Which is a shame, especially since life … Continue reading →
Fighting the F.O.G.: Tyler, Texas, passes new ordinance to combat sewer buildups, backups and overflows
Consequences of noncompliance There can be a wide range of negative consequences when it comes to pouring F.O.G. down the drain and not following the city’s ordinance. When fats, oil and grease enter the drain it clings to the … Continue reading →
Getting ahead of potential public works employee shortages
What other cities, if any, are you aware of, that are facing the same problem? “Honestly, I haven’t talked with any of my counterparts that aren’t dealing with this at some level,” said Shuler. “My colleagues at the county and … Continue reading →
Flying high: Enid Woodring Regional Airport gets new terminal
When a plane lands at the Enid Woodring Regional Airport in Enid, Okla., director Dan Ohnesorge wants passengers to know that they have arrived. “The airport terminal is the first thing people see when they get here and the … Continue reading →
Santa Clarita comes up with award-winning transportation solutions
As the city of Santa Clarita, Calif., looks toward its future, the department of public works knows that transportation needs to be at the forefront. Last year, the city finished several different award-winning projects, all related to a different type … Continue reading →
Stump grinding helps Ontario Park turn over a new leaf
Across North America, the emerald ash borer is infesting ash trees, leaving behind fields of dead and dying trees. In wooded lots, the dead trees can be a vital part of the ecosystem, providing nesting branches for birds and vital … Continue reading →
Municipalities debate merits of red light cameras
A main point of contention among those opposed to red light camera programs is the finicky nature of a piece of technology enforcing the rules of the road, which can call for a human eye due to the situational … Continue reading →
