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Every odd year, municipalities are required to submit their road ratings to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This process leads to more accurate long-term budgeting and planning for road improvements. Watch as the experts from R/M discuss various pavement conditions and share their best practices for rating your roads.
R/M is proud to recognize the City of Kenosha with the Investment in Infrastructure Achievement Award, a distinction given to communities that put forth exceptional effort to better the lives of their residents through improvements in infrastructure.
Whether you’ve worked with us for years, or you’re just learning about all that R/M has to offer, we’d like you to get to know our industry experts a little better. Learn why they chose their career path, what they wish they’d known when they were younger, what they love about our team, and more.
We know that providing your residents with quality public resources, safe roads, and clean water is essential to creating a thriving community. We also know that locating the funds necessary to make improvements to local infrastructure can be incredibly difficult. This year, consider these financing opportunities to help you maintain, improve, and grow your community resources.
Much of the Midwest is experiencing a significant amount of rain this Fall, and the potential for flooding in your community may be high. If your staff is carrying a heavy workload, R/M available to assist. Learn how R/M can function as an extension of your team to help during periods with significant rain events.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has announced a new $75 million Multimodal Local Supplement (MLS) grant. Learn how this one-time, reimbursement grant opportunity can help your community cover up to 90% of your transportation project costs.
In the right situation, roundabouts can have major advantages over a traditional stop sign or signal-controlled intersection. Keep reading to learn how the use of roundabouts can result in an increase in driver safety, a more efficient traffic flow, a more aesthetically pleasing intersection, lower construction and maintenance costs, and a positive environmental impact.
Many municipalities face the problems of declining roadway infrastructure and limited funds to pay for repairs. Adhering to a set road maintenance plan can help your municipality save time, money, and dramatically extend the life of your roads. Keep reading to learn how the Village of Hartland found success by adopting a new pavement management model.
