Unique portable signal system enables municipalities to quickly respond to knockdowns and signal outages in minutes – and wirelessly connect to street corner controllers. DIXON, IL – John Thomas, Inc. (JTI), a leading innovator and manufacturer of portable traffic signals … Continue reading →
Stertil-Koni Heavy Duty Vehicle Lifts Selected by LANta for Recently Completed Modern Fleet Maintenance Facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania STEVENSVILLE, MD, July 21, 2014 – Stertil-Koni, the leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, today announced that The Leigh and Northampton Transportation … Continue reading →
Summertime in the park sings of sun-dappled trees, picnics on the green, bright rivers, playgrounds, concerts, trails and school’s-out exhilaration. Prior to National Parks and Recreation Month this July, the powers that be from the National Recreation and Park Association, … Continue reading →
States are relying on user fees more than ever: In fiscal year 2011, user fees provided an average of 17.1 percent of revenues raised directly by states. In 1992, that figure was only 5 percent, according to the National Conference … Continue reading →
When it comes to mayoring a municipality, bigger doesn’t always mean busier. Meet Don Farmer, mayor of Van Wert, a city of about 10,700 in northwest Ohio. Self-described as a “young 75 years old,” Farmer stays on the move and … Continue reading →
Bringing loved ones home A 10-year-old autistic boy is in the backyard playing on his jungle gym. Mom frequently checks on him, but then the phone rings. Ten minutes later she glances out the kitchen window to find him gone. … Continue reading →
CHIEF JOHN POPE III | Guest columnist Fire chief, Collins, Miss., Fire Department President, Mississippi Fire Fighter’s Association Chief Pope is a 17-year veteran of the municipal fire service. He has served as an instructor chief at Louisiana State University’s … Continue reading →
Commitment to equal opportunity — a society where every child has the same chance for success regardless of his or her background — is among the most deeply held convictions shared by Americans of all political persuasions. Yet nowhere is … Continue reading →
ELGIN, Ill. (March 20, 2014) – This year, Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers for general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications, celebrates 100 years in business. As one of the most enduring brands in North America, … Continue reading →
The American Public Works Association gives its members benefits and opportunities to network and share experiences. It also recognizes outstanding departments with awards, such as the one bestowed upon a very snowy city. Nathan Wachtendonk, fleet manager of the city … Continue reading →
Government fleets across the country are facing a growing need for quality technicians, particularly as new technologies and alternative fuels are integrated. However, as the need grows, the availability of such technicians is limited. Fewer enter the field than before, … Continue reading →
