Overgrown vegetation limits visibility, hides potential hazards and makes right-of-way maintenance a pivotal function for municipalities. Whether the overgrowth blocks the view of traffic signs and signals, vehicles and cyclists, or people and animals, maintaining vegetation in a right-of-way is … Continue reading →
An early prison sentence can often become the first step to a lifetime of trips in and out of the United States justice system. In fact, most people convicted of a crime will become a repeat offender, creating a vicious … Continue reading →
Brea, CA – September 2020 – Communication is the sharing and receiving of information, while communications is the means by which that information is shared. Many companies are in the business of communications but, for Pryme®, communication with customers is … Continue reading →
This year with COVID-19 seemingly not wanting to loosen its grip on the U.S., many municipalities are becoming creative to help their communities in these challenging times. For many, that has meant looking to the private sector to create partnerships … Continue reading →
Over the last few years, the market for exporting our recycled materials has changed — so does that mean municipal recycling programs have changed, too? The answer to that question varies depending on location and the size of the city or town. … Continue reading →
In March, the city of Chattanooga, Tenn., decided to send a public works crew to assist Mt. Juliet with cleanup efforts after it experienced a tornado. But, representatives of Chattanooga had no idea that a little over a month later, … Continue reading →
Traffic has been increasing phenomenally in cities, and planners have had to make adjustments with their curb space in order to accommodate pedestrians as well as vehicle parking, ride-hailing services, micromobility services, trash collection, loading zones and front stoops. Waiting … Continue reading →
In February 2020, two self-driving shuttles were launched in Columbus, Ohio, to operate in a residential setting. These autonomous shuttles were designed to provide free transportation for up to 12 people. Each shuttle can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs and has … Continue reading →
Martha’s Vineyard has long been a destination spot for tourism, the allure of the island drawing visitors and summer residents from hundreds of miles away. Beneath all of the serenity and beauty, however, lies a problem that remains a reality … Continue reading →
Beginning last fall, a webinar highlighting the New York City street ambassador program inspired Gabriela Barillas-Longoria, livability planner for Tucson, Arizona, to think up new ways to increase community engagement. “I started thinking of how we could scale it down … Continue reading →
Richmond, Canada – Transoft Solutions Inc., developers of transportation engineering software and traffic safety analysis technology, has announced the release of AQCESSRAMP, the first-of-its-kind software for the efficient design and retrofitting of sidewalk curb ramps. AQCESSRAMP was developed over the … Continue reading →
