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Public Works Table of Contents November 2006
November 2006 Table of Contents

Headworks Editorial: Straddling the Great Divide

E-mail Editor Stephanie Johnstone .

Upfront News and Views

Gender Bending Fish Found in Potomac

Bridge from Hell Goes Boom

Down and Dirty

Flooded Town Washed off the Map

Missouri Launches Safe Bridges Plan

Design and Construction

Schools Study Stormwater Systems

PW Briefs


Upfront: Ideas and Opinions

Stewardship Solutions
By reaching out to the private sector, local governments can make a big difference in e-waste recycling efforts.

Fleets: Staying Up-to-Date Costly--But Doable
Instead of using manual, mechanical testing methods, today's cars, trucks, and heavy equipment require computerized troubleshooting, which is often expensive. However, Jake Stucky of Missoula, Montana, has found some cost-saving solutions.


Features

Trendsetters 2006
From do-gooders to good-for-nothings, 50 people, places, and events that shaped, shocked, or otherwise rocked our world over the past year.

Ramping Up For Compliance
It's not enough to slap a ramp on the end of a sidewalk. Avoid costly upgrades by understanding what's required before you start designing solutions.

The Greenhouse Effect
Cities save green by growing their own plants. Three pros share tips on how they keep their towns rooted and beautiful.

Hustle and Flow
With the right incentives, contractors will cut time--and costs--from reconstruction projects. Boulder, Colorado, shows how it's done.


PW Solutions / Products

Featured Products: Leaf Collection Equipment

Featured Products: Billing Software

APWA: Products from the Show Floor

Hot Finds


Out of the Ordinary

Crude Crud Creates a Craze




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