Though the temperatures may be fair now, we’re betting it won’t be long before a different four-letter word will crop up as a major part of your vocabulary — at least for some members of our readership. Yep, we’re talking … Continue reading →
A celebration of the life of urban analyst Jane Jacobs took place in Hartford, Conn., in May as one of several enriching and educational events that characterized this year’s gathering of APWA snowfighting professionals. Hartford, one of the oldest cities … Continue reading →
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – The new SnowEx® Tailgate Pro spreaders feature more compact controls with fewer wires for enhanced functionality and simpler installation. Offering hopper capacities of 5.75 and 10.75 cubic feet, respectively, the SP-575X and SP-1075X single-stage spreaders can … Continue reading →
Snow relocation is only an occasional event in the lives of street departments and grounds crews at educational institutions. It’s of some inconvenience when it is required, however. Safety considerations are paramount when relocating snow. They should be, given that … Continue reading →
“The Premier Event in Snow & Ice Management,” APWA’s North American Snow Conference, will bring its focused and relevant educational opportunities and snowfighting products to Hartford, Conn., this year. On May 22–25, plan to learn from and shop alongside others … Continue reading →
Removing snow is, most days, anything but delightful. It’s bad enough to have to contend with clearing highways, byways and city streets, but with the rise of multimodal and non-motorized transportation routes comes another set of challenges for winter maintenance … Continue reading →
(Dublin, OH) The City of Dublin snow removal team will be plowing in style this year thanks to an artistic partnership with Dublin City Schools. Seven Dublin schools took part in the City’s Paint the Plow program, which started last … Continue reading →
It’s always easier to make the boss happy if you have a clear understanding of what it is he or she wants. If you’re a snowplow driver, the road to meeting expectations starts with first knowing why you’re doing what … Continue reading →
Snow and Ice Management Association brought private sector snow professionals together June 21–24 in Schaumburg, Ill., to compare strategies for picking up where municipalities’ responsibility ends. The SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium featured industry and thought leaders like Sasha Strauss, … Continue reading →
It’s not a matter of if extreme winter weather will hit, but when. Negating its effect is all that matters. That was the reality at this year’s gathering of American Public Works Association snow and ice professionals, who came to … Continue reading →
Centralized power system from Cirus Controls makes installation of electronic snowplow truck equipment easier and faster. See it at the 2015 APWA North American Snow Conference, Grand Rapids, Mich., April 12–15, booth 739. MINNEAPOLIS – PowerSmart™ from Cirus Controls is … Continue reading →
