Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
Weedoo Boats is a global leader in the manufacturing of aquatic weed management equipment, trusted by federal agencies and municipalities alike. Operating in 41 states and 17 countries, Weedoo has established a proven reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility by … More from our cover sponsor →
FLYING AMADINDA
Musical bars of coated fiberglass hang between a sturdy frame made of recycled plastic posts. The Amadinda is an ancient xylophone from Uganda. The bars are fiberglass, eliminating maintenance — a major design improvement. In areas where sound levels are … Continue reading →
Rehabilitative restoration: Inmates create public works, goodwill in Iowa
In eastern Iowa, one inmate rehabilitation program has won over residents, corrections officers and even the hard-working laborers. Scott County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Restoration Program is now in its eighth year. The program first came together around the time plans … Continue reading →
‘The biggest show in public works’ works for The Municipal readers and advertisers
At the 2012 American Public Works Association International Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, Calif., which took place Aug. 26-29, Christi Sausaman and Matt Dudlak spent three days getting to know the conscientious and hard-working people who keep cities across the … Continue reading →
Under ‘fire’ to cut costs and preserve personnel
November of 2008 wasn’t the easiest time to be appointed fire chief for the city of Naperville, Ill., Mark Puknaitis said. With the country immersed in the mire of an economic recession, he knew that every city and town would … Continue reading →
COLOR-SAFE SURFACE
Transpo Industries provides color pavement surfacing for bicycle paths, bus lanes, crosswalks, pedestrian areas and airfield markings. The material has long-term durability, color retention, easy application and a fast cure, making it an excellent, low-maintenance color pavement marking solution. It’s … Continue reading →
SIGNTRACKER
SignTracker enables you to automate the process of inspecting, inventorying, locating and maintaining street signs. Utilizing barcodes and Motorola Rugged Handheld Mobile Computers with built-in barcode scanners, SignTracker simplifies the process — making it easier to keep track of road … Continue reading →
The Smokies takes steps toward improvement
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, established in 1934, resides in Tennessee and North Carolina and is the most visited national park in the U.S. However, like many parks nationwide, it’s faced with challenges from invasive species and diseases to climate … Continue reading →
BALDOR GRINDERS AND BUFFERS
See our large selection of USA-made Baldor Grinders and Buffers ranging from 6-inch to 14-inch, heavy-duty industrial machines. Baldor accessories include grinding wheels, pedestals, guards and dust control units. Check out over 3,400 industrial quality shop and garage equipment tools … Continue reading →
WARRANTIED RECYCLED MECHANICAL PARTS
LKQ Heavy Truck now offers a six-month warranty on select recycled mechanical parts. Operators get a new level of confidence with the purchase of inspected LKQ recycled engines, transmissions and drive-train parts. LKQ offers quality recycled truck parts to help … Continue reading →
The better idea for national parks and environmental considerations
By JENNIFER CISNEROS Marketing and multimedia manager, Bio-Microbics Writer and historian Wallace Stegner once said that national parks are “The best idea we ever had … They reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” Ever since the world’s … Continue reading →
The Municipal Meets Law Enforcement Officials
Members of The Municipal staff attended the Midwest Security and Police Conference and Expo in Tinley Park, Ill., in August, where they met with the people who read the magazine and the companies who make the products and equipment that … Continue reading →
Bikes give officers an edge in Arkansas national park
Thousands of visitors come to Hot Springs National Park each year to relax and enjoy the famous, soothing thermal waters of its 47 hot springs. Known as “The American Spa,” this urban park is located in the Diamond Lakes region … Continue reading →
Not all RRFB signals are created equal
Rectangular rapid flashing beacons approved by the Federal Highway Administration for uncontrolled pedestrian crossings are a hot product within the traffic industry. In January of this year, the FHWA clarified that the LED indications in RRFBs must meet the SAE … Continue reading →
NRPA CONGRESS and EXPOSITION
Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity. The National Recreation and Park Association aims to inspire such innovation and to strengthen the future of parks and recreation across the U.S. during its annual congress and exposition at … Continue reading →
Best practices for lateral pipe bursting
By JOHN RAFFERTY – Director of marketing and technical support, TRIC Tools Inc. Lateral bursting is a relatively new technique in the field of trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation. Before lateral pipe bursting was introduced, trenchless methods catered almost exclusively to large … Continue reading →
Park gyms score big with adults
Playgrounds aren’t just for kids any more. Adult playgrounds with exercise equipment, also known as fitness zones, are popping up in cities across the U.S. and getting rave reviews. Springfield, Ohio, at the forefront of this trend, installed one a … Continue reading →
Editor’s Note – An idea whose time has come: Playground equipment for adults
Times are tough. Personal income is still clawing its way back to an upward trend, according to information released by the U.S. Commerce Department this month. Among the things that people can’t afford these days are gym memberships and comprehensive … Continue reading →
