Cost savings tops many municipalities’ lists of priorities, especially with rising costs across the board. With this in mind, municipalities are looking toward alternative fuel sources to cut back on fuel costs. Natural gas is one of the leading money-saving … Continue reading →
In northern cities in Alaska, Minnesota and North Dakota, public employees like garbage collectors work outside in temperatures as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit. Have you ever thought about what it is like to work outdoors when the weather drops … Continue reading →
Public works professionals are the stewards of a municipality’s infrastructure, taxed with ensuring that the roads, bridges and underground utilities are maintained at the highest standards using the most cost-effective and minimally evasive means available. Critical to the strength of … Continue reading →
The Emerald Ash Borer has destroyed thousands of trees throughout the U.S. and continues to sweep across the country. How can cities prepare and cope with the invasion of these beetles that have caused such a political ruckus and economic … Continue reading →
Municipalities need funding for a wide variety of community projects, including the acquisition of new vehicular equipment, infrastructure improvements, software upgrades, public works initiatives and other community services. Whatever the need, there are a host of options such as grants, … Continue reading →
After getting their start on the West Coast, food trucks now operate across the U.S., drawing in foodies and the simply curious consumer alike. Social media has aided this industry’s growth, with Tweets and Facebook posts alerting followers to food … Continue reading →
Vehicle fleets have been buffeted by the economic storm for the past three years. Historically, local recovery from recessions can last as long as 18-24 months following national economic recovery due to the lag in tax revenue collection associated with … Continue reading →
Flooding causes more deaths and property damage in the U.S. than any other severe weather-related event. A mere six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult. It takes only two feet of rushing water to carry away most … Continue reading →
What most water system operators call hydrant flow or fire flow testing is giving way to a more accurate name for the same process: Line capacity testing. “That’s because this is what you’re doing: The hydrant is like a vessel … Continue reading →
Boasting a 1.6 million square feet of exhibit, meeting and reception space, the Anaheim Convention Center reigns as the king of convention venues. From Las Vegas to the Pacific Ocean, there’s none more imposing. That’s been the case since the … Continue reading →
In addition to the technical sessions, APWA congress attendees come to be inspired and motivated. To provide fresh energy and excitement for the job, four keynote speakers — one for each day of the conference — will present inspirational, motivational, … Continue reading →
