In our last article we discussed the steps involved in bringing a speeding vehicle to a stop. This complex process includes the time and distance necessary to perceive and react to a hazard, followed by the time and distance necessary … Continue reading →
Bellingham, Massachusetts, October, 2013 –– ACE Group LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of equipment and wear parts for the asphalt industry, has completed acquisition of Torwel Industries, formerly a division of Sanweld Industries, Inc. Located in Bellingham, MA, Torwel … Continue reading →
Which way would a blind Lady Justice’s scale tilt when weighing the benefits of shale energy development with high-volume hydraulic fracking against rural road deterioration? That’s the major balancing act that confronts states’ powers-that-be when deciding whether drilling for natural … Continue reading →
Municipalities utilize a number of truck body styles and equipment for material hauling and snow & ice control duties. Combination bodies have come closest to delivering a single body style capable of doing it all and being relied upon as … Continue reading →
This is the second in a series of articles on the prevention of emergency vehicle crashes. Any moving vehicle has kinetic energy, which is a function of how fast it’s traveling and how large it is. Take a 30,000-pound fire … Continue reading →
In 2011, when The Papers Inc., a publishing company headquartered in Milford, Ind., took over ownership of a young publication aimed at municipalities, we knew we had something relevant to say to those responsible for keeping cities safe, purchasing municipal … Continue reading →
Jonesborough, Tenn., the county seat of Washington County, is known as the oldest town in the state. It is located not far from South Carolina; Johnson City, Tenn.; East Tennessee State University; and several major employers. “We receive a tremendous … Continue reading →
Keeping roads in tiptop shape is never easy, especially in areas where the weather can be frightful and cities have to deploy a fleet of plows, sand and salt trucks to clear them year after year. There are four key … Continue reading →
In May 2012, discussion was initiated to eliminate the daily repair and re-repair of a heavily-used bridge near Lindley, N.Y. The expansion of a nearby shale gas project had increased truck traffic on the wood-base bridge, which had a surface … Continue reading →
Back in July 2011, the Lexington City News posted an editorial titled, “Patching potholes is routine work for Streets and Roads crew.” The article pointed out that potholes are a fact of life. Sometimes, it seems, they are everywhere. While … Continue reading →
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 →
