In a bid to modernize and improve public safety, the Lima, Ohio, Police Department has launched an innovative drone program. Lieutenant Zac Leland contended that the investment, spearheaded by Major Curt Hile and supported by a dedicated team, has transformed … Continue reading →
As part of a decades-long commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the city of Aspen, Colo., is transitioning its fleet to electric and zero-emission vehicles. In 2021, Aspen adopted ambitious, science-based targets that called for a 63% reduction in emissions … Continue reading →
In August 2017, Jes Foster joined the city of Asheville, N.C., as the sanitation division manager – a position that is also known as the solid waste manager – in the public works department. She manages a full-time staff of … Continue reading →
In a proud moment for the city of Miami Beach, Fla., the public works department has received two coveted Project of the Year awards from the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association, highlighting its innovative approach to infrastructure … Continue reading →
The Massachusetts State Police department recently teamed up with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts and The Arc of Massachusetts to launch Blue Envelope, a program that helps law enforcement easily recognize drivers who are … Continue reading →
When a devastating ice storm hit Salem, Ore., in February 2021, the city’s public works department didn’t rely solely on their boots being on the ground. Instead, it launched drones into the sky. These small, agile aircraft provided a sweeping … Continue reading →
Pasco, Wash., Public Works Department has had a busy couple of years with projects in water, wastewater and streets, and it has received national and state recognition for a couple of its projects. Director of Public Works Maria Serra shared … Continue reading →
The city of Goleta – which means “schooner,” or “small ship” in Spanish – got its name because of the schooners that stopped in the harbor to drop off goods and pick up hides. Just nine miles north of Santa … Continue reading →
July 8, 2025 New product answers municipal need for safer streets without added strain on crews, budgets, or infrastructure. MARIETTA, GA — July 8, 2025 — As pedestrian fatalities climb and public works departments face mounting pressure to do more with … Continue reading →
Public works departments are under growing pressure to meet environmental regulations, manage costs and maintain community trust. Nowhere is that balancing act more visible than in aquatic maintenance. From stormwater canals to retention ponds, municipalities face persistent challenges: invasive weeds, … Continue reading →
The city of Woodbury, Minn., is taking decisive action to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its drinking water through an innovative water treatment project. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are commonly found in various household and industrial products. … Continue reading →
