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Hats off to public works

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Few departments are as multifaceted as public works, tackling a large swathe of jobs that often go under-appreciated by the general public until something goes wrong — such as a water main breaking. Which is a shame, especially since life … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged july 2019, public works, The Municipal

Fighting the F.O.G.: Tyler, Texas, passes new ordinance to combat sewer buildups, backups and overflows

The Municipal Posted on July 9, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023

The existence of fats, oil and grease buildup in sewer lines can be disastrous for both individuals and the city when it comes to short- and long-term consequences. Consequences can range from a costly and pungent inconvenience to an expensive, … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged FOG, july 2019, public works, texas, The Municipal, Tyler

Getting ahead of potential public works employee shortages

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2019 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

Attractive cities would boast such enviable characteristics as sparkling, clear streets sans potholes; neatly trimmed trees; neighborhoods free of unsightly debris, overgrown weeds and rundown empty houses; regular trash pickups; contained pests; and traffic lights and signs in good repair. … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged apwa, asheville, july 2019, kansas city, missouri, North Carolina, public works, The Municipal

Santa Clarita comes up with award-winning transportation solutions

The Municipal Posted on July 2, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023

As the city of Santa Clarita, Calif., looks toward its future, the department of public works knows that transportation needs to be at the forefront. Last year, the city finished several different award-winning projects, all related to a different type … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged California, june 2019, public works, santa clarita, The Municipal, water & energy

Stump grinding helps Ontario Park turn over a new leaf

The Municipal Posted on July 1, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Across North America, the emerald ash borer is infesting ash trees, leaving behind fields of dead and dying trees. In wooded lots, the dead trees can be a vital part of the ecosystem, providing nesting branches for birds and vital … Continue reading →

Posted in On the cover | Tagged fecon, From the Cover, july 2019, public works, stump, The Municipal

Municipalities debate merits of red light cameras

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2019 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as of April 2019, 388 communities across the U.S. and the District of Columbia use red light cameras for traffic enforcement, but that doesn’t mean the practice is spreading nationwide … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged june 2019, public works, street lights, The Municipal, washington dc, water & energy

Making salmon migration simpler

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Public Works

Life is about to get a lot easier for migrating salmon in Whatcom County, Wash., thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court’s tied ruling last June, which means that a 2013 lower court ruling that favors the Northwest tribes in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged october 2018, parks & enivronmental services, public works

Living “off the grid” by choice or circumstance

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

Living off the grid — the power grid — is a term used to encompass those individuals who either by choice or circumstance are not living with city-provided services such as electricity, heat, water and, in some cases, sewer. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july, public, public works

Columbus Public Works pulls together with cross-training

The Municipal Posted on January 18, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Employees talk with Keep Columbus Beautiful Executive Director Gloria Weston Smart about a program to reduce litter at an Up and Motivated conference

Columbus, Ga., is the county seat of Muscogee County, and its public works department is making a name for itself and for good reason. The employees of Columbus are into enthusiastic cross-training and doing so with their employer’s blessing — … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged Pat Biegler, public works

WinterPave asphalt anti-freeze brings new options for safer winter roads

The Municipal Posted on November 15, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

WinterPave asphalt anti-freeze, brought to the United States by Cargill Deicing Technology, is an additive that gives traditional asphalt anti-icing properties. By effectively helping to reduce the bonding of ice and snow to the pavement, WinterPave asphalt anti-freeze helps create safer driving conditions, providing tremendous benefits to the general public.

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Posted in Cover Story, On the cover | Tagged anti-freeze, asphalt, Cargill, municipal, public works, snow, winter, WinterPave

News & Notes

The Municipal Posted on December 10, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Aero Industries donates to Folds Of Honor Indianapolis, Ind. — Aero Industries Inc., a global leader in the manufacturing of tarp systems and trailer accessories, is committed to supporting the men and women who have served in U.S. military forces. … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Notes | Tagged apwa, public works

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