John Collins, Public Works Director, recommends a dynamic synchronization system for signals over roundabouts for Hwy 281.
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City of Grand Island Seeks Tax Increase to Improve Infrastructure
The City Council approve a measure to put a one-half cent sales tax measure on the November 8, 2016, ballot to improve the city’s infrastructure. John Collins, Public Works Director, said the budget for capital improvement projects keeps going down — declining in the last 16 years from $6 million to less than $4 million.
Video – Russ Batenhorst; NBC Nebraska
The Sycamore underpass a good example of some of the repairs that are needed around the City of Grand Island. John Collins provided a tour of the Sycamore Underpass and pointed out drainage problems, rebar issues, and side walls are tilting inwards.
Article – Harold Reutter; The Independent
Lasers to Provide More Pavement Data
Using Polyurethane Foam to Level Street
It will be the first time Grand Island has used polyurethane foam to level a street in Grand Island, according to John Collins. It will be used to level South Locust Street.
New Lift Station
Grand Island, Nebraska opens a new lift station near I-80. John Collins says it is one of the thing investor look for in a City.
Working out Drainage Problem along Bachman Street
Drainage is a problem along Bachman Street and the city has implemented a solution for to improve drainage and John Collins recommends another solution to business owners to continue to improve drainage.
Update on City’s Gravel Roads
John Collins explains how some road improvements are made in the City of Grand Island using road improvement districts and accessing the property owner.
City Council Approves Stolley Park Road Changes
City Council to Vote on Stolley Park Road Plan
The Stolley Park Road plan will be voted on by the Grand Island City Council during their meeting on Tuesday, November 24. John Collins, Public Works Director, said the multiuse lanes will be used by bicyclists, mail delivers, and trash pickup. Parking will not be allowed in the multiuse lane.
Roads Open for State Fairs
Sara Kirkley interviews John Collins concerning roads construction during the Nebraska State Fair.
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