The solar industry is growing at an unprecedented rate throughout the U.S. By the end of 2015, the Solar Energy Industries Association predicts there will be enough solar power capacity installed to power more than 5.8 million homes. Municipal utilities … Continue reading →
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (Dec. 11, 2014) — In addition to a 500,000-square-foot trade show floor featuring the newest vocational trucks, vans and equipment, The Work Truck Show® 2015 includes a full slate of educational sessions offered in surrounding meeting rooms. … Continue reading →
Quick, convenient and less expensive than heading out onto the highway, golf carts have long been darlings of the post- 8-to-5 crowd. Ecologically minded residents embrace the low emissions; and in communities that permit their widespread use, residents describe the … Continue reading →
Launching a successful stormwater program can be hard work, and gaining the support of local legislators and the public presents an added challenge. Over the last several years, Lynchburg, Va., has proven that, while gaining community support may not always … Continue reading →
A popular mantra among the environmentally conscious during the past few decades has been a call for increased attention to renewable energy. At the same time, technological advancements in wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric energy, among other sustainable sources, has … Continue reading →
Big and small, municipalities of all sizes are eyeing solar-powered LED lights, enticed by savings plus added safety and security. The lights are being utilized in a variety of settings, from pathways, residential roadways, public shelters and bikeways to parking … Continue reading →
SCRANTON, Iowa (Jan. 27, 2015) – New Way® Trucks of Scranton, Iowa kicks off 2015 with the launch of a new website (newwaytrucks.com). The global leader in refuse truck manufacturing has updated the site to offer added value and convenience … Continue reading →
New APWA Certified Public Fleet Professionals credentialing Kansas City, Mo. — The American Public Works Association announced today that four public works fleet professionals recently earned the Certified Public Fleet Professional credential. The CPFP credential is for the seasoned government … Continue reading →
Internally cured concrete bridge decks last longer. Maintenance costs for these bridges are lower, as the bridges crack less due to weather and deicing salt. Because of these facts, many states are now exploring and implementing the process. Traditional curing … Continue reading →
Among the geomorphic and hydrologic considerations of stormwater planning, soil types and conditions are often neglected. But stormwater control measures that are implemented on insufficiently permeable soil can lead to flooding, insufficient plant growth and even failure of the stormwater … Continue reading →
Some cities hold occasional “Art in the Street” competitions during long summer days, where boulevards are closed off and chalk artists of all ages come out to play. Functional and longer-lasting heavy metal art doesn’t usually share the same space … Continue reading →
