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Updating streets for the future

The Municipal Posted on February 13, 2018 by Sophie HarrisAugust 2, 2023
West Lafayette, Ind., is conducting several citywide street projects, including the State Street project. This project converted the formerly one-way street into a two-way; this change has helped traffic flow while also providing a dedicated bike lane. (Photo by Sarah Wright)

A road construction trend is sweeping the nation. Cities all around the U.S. are undergoing projects aiming to transform outdated one-way roads into improved, updated two-way commerce areas. Individual cities have different reasons for implementing the projects, but an underlying … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges

Buffalo Grove, Ill., recognized for winter maintenance plan

The Municipal Posted on January 10, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023

A plan is only as effective as its implementation. The village of Buffalo Grove, Ill., has made great strides in terms of planning and executing its winter maintenance plan, so much that its efforts were recognized with a national award. … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged buffalo grove, illinois, january 2018, maintenance & operations, snow, winter

Welcoming the next generation of workers

The Municipal Posted on January 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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Whıle McKınsey research is suggesting as much as one-third of the U.S. workforce will be replaced by automation by 2030, some sectors — particularly skilled labor — are facing a knowledge gap as baby boomers march on toward retirement at … Continue reading →

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Taking a proactive approach to code enforcement

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Roseville, Minn., has taken a proactive approach to code enforcement that includes a housing replacement program that works with Better Futures Minnesota and ex-convicts to dismantle homes. (Photo provided)

The same troubles challenge nearly every city: residents complain when homes or buildings in their neighborhoods become run down, trash begins to collect or landscaping is not properly maintained. Calls are placed to the city, warnings are sent and eventually … Continue reading →

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Finding what lurks beneath

The Municipal Posted on December 13, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
GPR offers many benefits for public works projects from mapping utility pipes or graves to checking a site for potential building hazards. (Shutterstock.com)

Ground-penetrating radar is a method that has potential for municipal use, especially when it comes to public works projects. Two projects, in Michigan and Florida respectively, illustrate its capabilities and limitations. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “ground-penetrating radar (GPR) … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

Ice rinks considered to be a worthwhile city attraction

The Municipal Posted on December 8, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The Edge Ice Center in Owensboro, Ky., provides year-round family fun on the ice. A variety of programs, regardless of season, help to generate additional revenue for the city and help to pay for the rink’s operating expenses. (Photo provided)

Ice rinks can be an exciting tourist attraction for any town; however, they also come with their own list of positives and problems, including cost and maintenance. These will vary as to the area as well as whether the rink … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

What’s in your contingency plan?

The Municipal Posted on December 5, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
In a worst-case scenario having a contingency plan at the ready can reduce stress for fleet professionals. Minneapolis, Minn., has worked mutual aid agreements and rental contracts into its contingency plan. (Photo provided)

City fleet management crews across snow-prone states have been preparing their equipment, double and triple-checking their routes while getting ready for the long and cold days that have now arrived. But even with all of that hard labor, Murphy’s Law … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets & Snow

Technology improving communication in several ways

The Municipal Posted on November 3, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
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We know that technology and social media allow for better and more frequent communication with our loved ones, but how is that transferring to municipal jobs? The answer is in a variety of ways. According to a Florida International University … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Clemson

Freeport, Minnesota

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Visitors to Freeport, Minn., are always greeted with a big smile. The felicitous image of the smily face on the town’s water tower is also front and center on Freeport’s city seal. “When they were putting up our water tower, … Continue reading →

Posted in City Seal

Council Bluffs finds creative solutions to drainage issues

The Municipal Posted on October 27, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
This map shows the East Manawa neighborhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa, which was developed in the ’70s but not annexed into the city limits until sometime in the ’80s. The proximity to Lake Manawa, the Missouri River and Mosquito Creek creates a high water table and challenges for utilities and drainage. (Photo provided)

The old saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” could be applied to Council Bluffs, Iowa’s, public works department as challenges faced in a high water table neighborhood created the need for them to think outside the box for solutions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Council Bluffs

How technology can save your budget

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Dude Solutions helped Milwaukee, Wis., Department of Public Works streamline its budget report process with its soft ware that tracks everything the department has done. The department can now show that its workload requires it to have a certain number of electricians or mechanics, and it will soon start tracking costs of material in addition to labor. (Shutterstock.com)

Dude Solutions is helping cities budget smarter with its operations management software. This software helps department heads prove their needs by having all the data of what their department has done at hand. Additionally, the software can help track assets, including tracking the status of preventive maintenance plans.

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