Who remembers the old saying, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without?” Many people take the saying to heart, using hand-me-down clothes, recycling cans and bottles, shopping in thrift stores and buying secondhand cars. But … Continue reading →
Four and a half years ago, the public transportation system of Norman, Okla., underwent a change in management from private – run by a university – to municipal, as the university wanted to shift its focus to exclusively campus transit. … Continue reading →
When Dorianne Johnson moved back to Huntsville, Ala., and took over as the Huntsville Parks and Recreation superintendent of community services in December 2021, she spent her first few months out in the parks talking with youth in the community. … Continue reading →
What is a caring city? For starters, it’s a place where the residents have a track record of actively looking for those around them who lack the basic necessities, such as the ill, lonely, elderly or low-income. Caring “can be … Continue reading →
When the new $33 million Madison, Wis., fleet services building debuted in late 2022, it had already gleaned accolades for what it promised to do. The 116,000-square-foot building is home to the city’s maintenance shops, administrative offices, a conference room, … Continue reading →
The transition towards sustainable transportation has gained significant momentum in recent years, and electric vehicles (EVs) stand at the forefront of this shift. Organizations across the globe are recognizing the long-term environmental and economic benefits of EVs, and many are … Continue reading →
Life in one small Oregon mountain town is improving partly because of a $250,000 transportation grant. “It’s just a 500-foot stretch (of road), but it goes right through the center of town,” Detroit city council member Greg Shepphard said of … Continue reading →
There is no way for municipalities to avoid the damaging chemicals used to clear roadways in winter, but understanding the nature of these compounds and learning how to take preemptive measures can keep trucks lasting longer. During a 2016 Technology … Continue reading →
Cape Canaveral is a small beach town of about 10,000 people in Florida. Climate change is a monstrous and growing global calamity. The two meet at the water’s edge. If NOAA predictions are right, sea level here will rise about … 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 →
What is Michigan to do with an estimated $11 billion being provided to it by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through 2026? What’s the best way to ensure the money gets to communities in the most organized way possible? Chief … Continue reading →
