The most recent addition to Parker’s portfolio of services is drone surveying. Drones have increasingly become indispensable tools in all aspects of construction, surveying and land development applications.
Parker has partnered with Microdrones, a global drone development, service and training firm, to implement this service. Microdrones provides drone hardware, proprietary software and training to support Parker’s entry into this technologically advanced surveying method of LIDAR data collection.
The advantage of a bird’s-eye view of a project or raw land is quickly apparent compared to hours of ground-based measurements and observations. A drone’s capabilities in surveying, measuring and assessing site development data means significant cost savings, improved accuracy and more efficient use of available resources.
South Carolina invests in 235 propane-fueled school buses
The South Carolina Department of Education will receive $23.6 million for 235 new, propane-fueled school buses with funding from the second round of the state’s share of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.
The Department of Education also committed $87,400 to build two new propane fueling stations for the expanded propane school bus fleet throughout the state. The school districts expected to receive buses include: Aiken, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester County School District Two, Greenville, Horry, Lexington School District One, Richland School District One, Richland School District Two and York School District Four.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Farmer announced the state’s total $24.54 million investment in school buses and public transit.
Lincolnville pushes for public transit
VIDEO: Lincolnville pushes for public transit By Paola Tristan Arruda | April 16, 2021 at 9:05 PM EDT - Updated April 16 at 11:14 PM
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Some people living in Lincolnville say there is a need for public transit, and regional leaders are now taking a second look at demands.
In November of 2020, team members announced the Lowcountry Rapid Transit System would go between downtown Charleston and the Ladson fairgrounds instead of the original plans to take the line out to Summerville.
The move eliminated bus stops that were planned for the town of Lincolnville. The town’s mayor, Charles Duberry, said he was frustrated when he learned the news.
2nd round of Volkswagen settlement funds spent on 235 school buses In addition to 235 school buses, the funds will also purchase three electric transit buses to be used in Charleston and Florence. (Source: WIS) By Riley Bean and Associated Press | April 14, 2021 at 11:28 AM EDT - Updated April 14 at 11:36 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - The second round of funding from the stateâs share of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust will be invested in propane fueled buses.
Governor Henry McMaster, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and Department of Insurance Director Ray Farmer made the announcement Tuesday and they say the funds will update the stateâs aging school bus fleet.
N. Charleston, tri-county leaders explore options to improve food access
VIDEO: N. Charleston, tri-county leaders explore options to improve food access By Paola Tristan Arruda | April 12, 2021 at 9:22 PM EDT - Updated April 12 at 11:32 PM
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The city of North Charleston and tri-county leaders are looking at ways to improve access to healthy food in areas most needed. For a long time, areas in the city’s South End have been considered “food deserts,” meaning they have limited access to affordable and healthy foods.
The Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments received a grant from the National Center for Mobility Management, and they are using it to improve access to food in those areas.