A phoenix that rose from the ashes of a poor relationship between the Columbia Heights, Minn., Police Department and the city’s public school district led to vastly improved synergy and a 30-year low in criminal activity. The turnaround has also … Continue reading →
Greg Reeder, public works director for the city of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was gratified to learn he had been selected as one of the Top Ten Public Works Leaders by the American Public Works Association on the 55th anniversary of … Continue reading →
In 2005, the city of Danville had a problem. A century-old viaduct that permitted traffic on a vital east-west artery to flow beneath six tracks of busy railway lines had, by engineering standards, structurally failed. While the infrastructure remained operational, … Continue reading →
There’s a popular holiday song that starts by describing a city sidewalk bustling with activity. Even though the holiday season is over, does such a scenario describe your city’s sidewalks? Whether yours are filled with activity or not, they still … 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 →
Information provided by Holophane, an Acuity Brands company. The scenic village of Rothschild, Wis., sits along the tree-lined shores of the meandering Wisconsin River and serves as home to nearly 5,000 people. Like many small towns, over the years the … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
Vernon Hills Public Works Department Open House took place this year from 4–7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.15. Vernon Hills has a population near 26,000 residents. Holding the public works open house on a weekday evening worked well for the city, and … Continue reading →
When it comes to retail and fleet fuel services, Speedway LLC (Speedway) already walked among giants. But a significant acquisition means the Ohio-based company can now respond to an even wider market and meet the fuel program needs of many … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON D.C. –The American Public Works Association (APWA) joined 82 key organizations from every sector of the U.S. economy in an undersigned letter urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a long term reauthorization of the federal surface transportation … Continue reading →
