Fleet management is often broken up into two different sectors: private and municipal. Fleets that fall under the private umbrella often have more money, different systems for evaluating employees and unique challenges. Even with the obvious differences, that doesn’t mean … Continue reading →
When the Eighth Street Bridge opened for traffic on Nov. 17, 1913, in Allentown, Pa., it was the longest and highest concrete bridge in the world. At 2,650 feet in length, 45 feet in width and 138 feet high, the … Continue reading →
When Palo Alto, Calif., City Manager Ed Shikada was fired from his first job as a hotel dishwasher on the graveyard shift , he learned a valuable lesson. “I was graduating from high school, and after a month on the … Continue reading →
2018 ıs a wrap, and with the start of a new year, thoughts are likely on what needs to be done next — or on the projects that still need wrapped up. Unlike the New Year’s resolutions of average citizens, … Continue reading →
For 30 years the town of Glastonbury, Conn., had discussed the need for access to the riverfront both for first responders in case of emergency and public recreation. The town’s work to make this a reality earned it the National … Continue reading →
We reached out to mayors and city managers across the U.S. to see how they fared in 2018 and asked them to peek into their crystal balls to see what challenges they expect to tackle in 2019 as well as … Continue reading →
Kirkland, Wash., is a Pacific Northwest gem that really has it all. A suburb of east Seattle in King County, Kirkland is a community of 88,630 that is consistently ranked as one of the most livable communities in the country. … Continue reading →
Richmond, Va.– The International Code Council honored outstanding individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to their communities, the building safety industry and the Code Council during the 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond, Va., on October 21-24, 2018. The … Continue reading →
The world has never been a safe place, but nowadays, threats are emerging in places that decades ago would have been unthought of: schools, movie theaters, clubs, boardwalks, malls and anywhere people gather. Law enforcement officers have also found themselves … Continue reading →
Picture it. Your thriving community is on top of the world — low crime rate, busy downtown foot traffic, great diversified schools and a longtime anchor business drawing in not only residents, but also tourist dollars. But what happens when … Continue reading →
Just like it does for the Scouts, the motto “Always Be Prepared” can serve city officials well — before, during and after a disaster — so expenses can be recouped from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Unless you reside in … Continue reading →
