NYPD Blue Waters
Harbor patrols and scuba units may not be the first thing people think of when they hear “NYPD,” but Manhattan is an island. All five boroughs that make up New York City are on the water, so it has a … Continue reading →
Harbor patrols and scuba units may not be the first thing people think of when they hear “NYPD,” but Manhattan is an island. All five boroughs that make up New York City are on the water, so it has a … Continue reading →
One of government’s primary purposes, whether federal, state or local, is to provide basic infrastructure for its residents and businesses. Services such as water, sewer, electric and garbage collection, and brick-and-mortar structures like roadways, bridges and government buildings, are all … Continue reading →
GPS Insight celebrates 10 years of innovation and success Scottsdale, Ariz. — GPS Insight, a top technology provider of GPS vehicle and asset tracking software for commercial fleets, celebrated its 10th birthday in April in the rooftop garden at GPS … Continue reading →
Settled Early 1800s Pop: 19,561 (2010) Government type: Mayor, administrator and council www.rollacity.org As discussions initiated regarding the upcoming sesquicentennial celebrations of Phelps County in 2007 and the city of Rolla in 2011, the topics came around to the entities’ … Continue reading →
In a state where peanuts are king, the small municipality of Brooklet stands as a paragon of success in celebrating Georgia’s signature crop. The town’s first festival in 1990 drew more attendees than its population. Brooklet has 1,395 residents, and … Continue reading →
This information is part of a case study performed by the American Traffic Safety Services Association in 2011. For a copy of the entire document, contact the ATSSA at (800) 272-8772 or www.atssa.com. Traffic signs visually communicate regulations, warnings, directions … Continue reading →
The Center for Priority Based Budgeting began in 2009 with the experiences in government finance and budgeting of Jon Johnson and Chris Fabian, co-founders. At various levels of government they had wrestled with the following questions, which are still front … Continue reading →
Once upon a time, there was a lonely and neglected body of water running through Porterdale, Ga., that was snubbed by its shore-bound population for many decades. Until, that is, some visionary volunteers decided they wanted their waters to be … Continue reading →
Asphalt is the material of choice for engineers and motorists alike. According to Kent Hanson, director of engineering for the National Asphalt Pavement Association, 94 percent of the nation’s roads are surfaced with asphalt. Quality of life is the name … Continue reading →
We’ve all heard about the proverbial bridge over troubled water, but what happens when water creates a troubled bridge? The short answer is: nothing very good. When a bridge’s foundation is buried deep below the water’s surface, it is susceptible … Continue reading →
During National Public Works week last month, following the hashtag #NPWW on Twitter triggered a flood of well wishes, accolades, appreciation and a surprising number of photos. The stream depicted hundreds of community events held to showcase the work of … Continue reading →