During the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, several communities implemented a trial program called Slow Streets, which slowed traffic on neighborhood streets, allowing for safer neighborhood outdoor activities and social distancing. In California, San Francisco, Oakwood and Redwood City all … Continue reading →
Most water, wastewater and public works superintendents attest to the fact that no one likes to hear their water and sewer rates are going up, but everyone likes clean water coming into their homes on a consistent basis paired with … Continue reading →
Newark, N.Y., has seen explosive growth in the past few years. In order to accommodate its size, the village of 9,000 was recently awarded state and federal funding for several projects such as a new wastewater treatment plant disinfection system, … Continue reading →
As with any other job, the nation’s police force has seen plenty of ups and downs. After 9/11, the rush to apply for the academy and specialized training skyrocketed. In light of some headlines in the past few years — … Continue reading →
PALM CITY, Fla., Dec. 5, 2023 — Air Burners®, the leading manufacturer of air curtain burner systems worldwide, collaborated with Rolls-Royce and Volvo Construction Equipment to develop and test the BioCharger – an innovative, portable machine that turns biomass waste into energy. … Continue reading →
Every community wants its municipal center to be a welcoming space for those who have business there. However, it is equally important that the building is safe. After some troubling encounters, including incidents that required the response of law enforcement, … Continue reading →
After high school, in 2011, Michael Patton began his college career at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Following his first completed year, he began a church mission in Mexico City, Mexico, and was there until 2013. He returned to Brigham Young University-Idaho … Continue reading →
Imagine a place where lifesaving help is no more than a football field’s length away; where average citizens with CPR training could keep a fellow human being alive until professional medical help can arrive; where automatic external defibrillator machines, which … Continue reading →
COVID-19 impacted every aspect of life and lifestyles, not to mention businesses. Despite valiant efforts, many stores, restaurants and services didn’t survive. But San Antonio, Texas, is using a new program – COVID-19/Construction Recovery Grants – to provide economic relief … Continue reading →
People have migrated through El Paso, Texas, the Paso del Norte, for decades to enter the United States from Mexico. Recent surges in migration spurred the city to develop a plan for managing the huge influx of people. The experience … Continue reading →
Global Environmental Products Inc. has been building and delivering 100% electric street sweepers for several years now. Its M4EV was the first all-electric sweeper model offered for sale. Launched in September 2019 at the national PWX Show in Seattle, the … Continue reading →
