European countries have implemented the use of roundabouts for traffic safety for several years. Now, the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is following suit, having turned to roundabouts to improve public safety and traffic operations. “There are several reasons that … Continue reading →
Every once in a while, a person likes to spruce up their surroundings, and so do municipalities. Pensacola, Fla., is no different in that sentiment. The city has obtained the funding and done careful planning to make it happen, and … Continue reading →
Myrtle Beach, S.C., is just one city that has embraced the dog park craze. In December it held a grand opening of its latest, the New Town Bark Park, which has been a hit since “even before construction started,” said … Continue reading →
What do most people think of when they think of Twin Falls, Idaho? How about Shoshone Falls on the Snake River? Or maybe the Perrine Bridge, crossing the Snake River Canyon? Natural assets aside, Twin Falls is no slouch when … Continue reading →
Rain from storm after storm saturated the soil. When on Jan. 9, 2023, an atmospheric river dumped several more inches of rain on the city of San Luis Obispo, Calif., rushing water swelled creeks and submerged streets. Floodwaters piled debris … Continue reading →
Wonder why some bikers don’t always use bike lanes? You might think they would improve safety, but that’s not always true and for more than one reason. Some bikers choose not to ride in the lane if the traffic is … Continue reading →
A large transformation with the goal of decreasing the city’s vacancy rate is being undergone by Greenwood, Ind. In 2012, Greenwood’s vacancy rate was 75%. Today it is now 95% occupied. When Mayor Mark Myers took office, he stated, “We … Continue reading →
Businesses are considered economic engines in cities and towns. That’s why city leaders look to programs to attract and retain industry as promising tools for growth. To that end, the city of Knoxville’s economic development office strategically uses public resources … Continue reading →
The Milton, Fla., Parks and Recreation Department keeps a five-year plan of projects the department would like to see started in that time frame. The department surveys each of the city’s parks to make lists of improvements that need to … Continue reading →
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, allow people to enjoy the outdoors even if they can’t pedal up large hills or cycle long distances. The motorized bikes’ popularity also creates new challenges for municipal law enforcement agencies. Most problems involve riders traveling … Continue reading →
With a top speed of 20 to 28 mph, an e-bike may not rival the horsepower of a patrol car, but for the law enforcement officers who ride them, they have some distinct advantages. “We can navigate the street a … Continue reading →
