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  • McDonalds Cycle Center and Bike Lanes. See unique features, such as a bike-specific traffic light, firsthand.

    2013 APWA convention planner

    The American Public Works Association International Congress and Exposition breezes into Chicago's McCormick Place Lakeside Center Aug. 25-28.

     
  • Code Council seeks nominations for 2013 awards

    If you know an exemplary individual or group whose contributions to building safety, code compliance, fire prevention, sustainability, public service or community service are commendable, nominate that person or group for an International Code Council award.

     
  • Earth Day celebrates U.S. Water Prize winners

    In an Earth Day ceremony at National Geographic Headquarters, in Washington D.C., the U.S. Water Alliance presented its U.S. Water Prize to three winners.

     
  • The nation’s 20 toughest cities

    Public works departments face a three-headed monster: record-breaking extreme weather, volatile energy prices, and ongoing economic uncertainty. Learn what managers in 20 “resilient” communities are doing to minimize the impact of these three forces on quality of life.

     
  • Mercury from discarded thermostats continues to pollute

    A manufacturer-run program for collecting mercury thermostats is failing to keep the toxic heavy metal out of the trash—and the environment—in most states, according to a new report released today by the Multi-State Mercury Products Campaign (MMPC) and the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI).

     
  • Waste and recycling industry innovation makes positive greenhouse gas trend possible

    The waste and recycling industry is continuing to reduce its release of greenhouse gases – even as waste volumes increase, according to the latest greenhouse gas inventory released by U.S. EPA

     
  • New NAPA/FHWA survey finds recycling, energy-saving technologies for asphalt pavements increasingly adopted nationwide

    Thanks to broad adoption of sustainable construction practices, the asphalt pavement industry saved taxpayers more than $2.2 billion dollars during the 2011 paving season through the use of recycled materials and energy-saving warm-mix technologies.

     
  • Cooper Lighting + Ventus LED

    LED fixtures provide the required high lumen output and distribution for the 80-foot installation.

     
  • North America Traffic + Flashing Beacons

    At the 2013 ATSSA Show a new series of solar-powered flashing beacons will introduce a range of features developed to improve visibility and versatility for marking safety zones on roadways.

     
  • Bergkamp + InPave System

    Bergkamp Inc. offers the new InPave System as an option on its proven Flameless Pothole Patcher to help government agencies and contractors better monitor and manage pothole patching performance.

     
  • Telogis + Telogis Fleet 10

    Next generation of Telogis’ Fleet 10 increases safety and fuel efficiency while improving mobile access and integration.

     
  • Avery Dennison Reflective Solutions + ReadyPro Signmaking System

    A complete sign making solution that allows municipalities and government agencies to easily start a sign shop to produce traffic and safety signage with Avery Dennison retroreflective sheeting and overlay films.

     
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    Amerlux + SmartSite

    SmartSite, powered by Intellistreets integrates energy efficient LED lighting technology with a robust, bi-directional mesh network control system.

     
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    U-teck- + Emergency Work Light System

    Complete with a tripod and two lights, U-teck’s Emergency Work Light System provides reliable lighting.

     
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    Thomas & Betts + Homac Flood-Seal Street Lighting Connectors

    Homac Flood-Seal Street Lighting Connectors provide safe, reliable and convenient street and highway lighting connections for breakaway and non-breakaway applications.

     
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    Sentry Electric + LED Bollards

    These LED bollards are ruggedly constructed from either cast iron or aluminum and are ideal for illuminating pathways, crosswalks, driveways, parks, and other public spaces.

     
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    Schreder + Neos

    Crafted with the finest aluminum and glass to create robustness, NEOS allows for multiple applications, including floodlighting of buildings and monuments, bridges, stadiums and arenas, and playgrounds.

     
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    Probuilt + Nightsearcher WorkStar

    The Nightsearcher WorkStar portable, rechargeable LED floodlight has 10 high-powered LEDs.

     
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    LEDtronics + LEDtronics lamps

    Energy efficient lighting LEDtronics lamps are designed for 50,000 hours of continuous operation. LEDs are mounted to provide maximum luminance at desired angles to the area to be lighted.

     
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    American Electric Lighting + Autobahn LED Series

    New Autobahn LED Series ATB0 and ATB2 roadway luminaires offer up to 60% energy savings and 50% maintenance reduction.