Americans have always been inventive when it comes to our transportation, dreaming of everything from self-driving cars with rotating seats, which would allow a family of four to play Monopoly as the car drove, to the much longed for flying … Continue reading →
In Minneapolis, Minn., there are a series of interconnected bike paths that come together to make a freeway just for pedestrians, especially those that prefer to commute without a car. This highway was developed, in part, thanks to the Non-motorized … Continue reading →
With cannabis, recreational and medical, becoming legalized in more states, law enforcement officers are training to develop techniques for handling DUI situations where cannabis may be involved. Unlike alcohol, which can be tested by a breathalyzer, there is no instant … Continue reading →
The city of Naperville, Ill., has been offering its citizens a chance to get down and dirty with its new “Adopt-A-Drain” program launched Oct. 1, 2018. Since storm drain management has run into more than $1.1 million annually on maintenance, … Continue reading →
Lansing, Kan., self-proclaimed as “The City With a Future,” includes several ingredients for success in its city seal. The four quadrants of the circular seal contain images of a church, representing faith and morality; a mortarboard, tassel and diploma, expressing … Continue reading →
Data derived from Geographic Information Systems is key for many municipalities and governments looking to improve the level of service they provide their community. “So, What is GIS?” posed Caitlin Dempsey, the editor of the GIS Lounge, in an article … Continue reading →
Authorized dealer strengthens rental fleet so more customers can try G Series January 7, 2019—The ALL Family of Companies, one of the largest privately held crane rental companies in North America, has purchased eight new Kobelco CK-class G Series hydraulic … 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 →
Milwaukee, Wis., has found big upsides — and very little downsides — to using American Highway Products’ pivoted turnbuckle manhole risers. After a pilot project, the city found that the risers could handle heavy loads without experiencing failures or slips. Learn more about Milwaukee’s and Jefferson County, Ala.’s, experiences with the pivoted turnbuckle manhole risers here.
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 →
It took 101 years, but the 8,556 residents of Belgrade, Mont., got a city seal. The seal was adopted by a resolution of the city council Feb. 5, 2007, after Heidi Jensen, a newly hired associate planner, discovered the oversight … Continue reading →
