Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
Weedoo Boats is a global leader in the manufacturing of aquatic weed management equipment, trusted by federal agencies and municipalities alike. Operating in 41 states and 17 countries, Weedoo has established a proven reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility by … More from our cover sponsor →
Following the (federal) money
According to a 2011 ranking, the state of Mississippi was No. 1 among the 50 states and the District of Columbia in the amount of federal funding it received for different projects. Its $31 billion haul represented a 22 percent … Continue reading →
CLASS COMPRESSIBLE LIQUID ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Liquid Spring is proud to introduce the next generation of vehicle suspensions. Utilizing an on-board microprocessor, CLASS adapts a vehicle’s response to road and driver variations. This is the only suspension system that automatically and instantaneously changes spring stiffness and … Continue reading →
Get ready for the No-Dig Show
Public works professionals are the stewards of a municipality’s infrastructure, taxed with ensuring that the roads, bridges and underground utilities are maintained at the highest standards using the most cost-effective and minimally evasive means available. Critical to the strength of … Continue reading →
DO MORE WITH LESS
The new highway-speed 470TM telescoping boom excavator from Badger Equipment Company can cut work time and man-hours by more than 75 percent when compared to a wheeled excavator. Get the mobility efficiency and versatility today’s municipalities demand. Badger Equipment Company … Continue reading →
PIPE BURSTING POWERHOUSE
The TRIC M50 is ideal for easements and other tight spots where bigger pipe bursting equipment just won’t fit. Replaces up to 8-inch main lines, yet is compact enough to set up by hand. TRIC Tools Inc. Alameda, Calif. (888) … Continue reading →
AMBULANCE REMOUNTSREFURBISHING
Wynn Southeast Apparatus is now offering ambulance remounting, refurbishing and pre-owned ambulances at their facility. Everyone at Wynn Southeast Apparatus has many years serving in the fire and emergency medical service fields and knows firsthand the demands professionals place on … Continue reading →
HIGH- SPEED CITY
Chattanooga installs gigabit Ethernet system Chattanooga, Tenn., is on the cusp of the future thanks to the installation of a $300 million high-speed fiber optic Ethernet system that transformed the southern metropolis into the nation’s first gigabyte city. Mayor Ron … Continue reading →
DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTIONS WITH CLEARSPAN FABRIC STRUCTURES
ClearSpan Fabric Structures is the industry-leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings, offering American-made structures with in-house engineering, manufacturing, financing and installation. These structures provide energy-efficient, economical solutions for a variety of municipal needs including waste management, equipment and materials storage … Continue reading →
SUPER LED FLARES
An advanced version of standard light-emitting diode LED flares, our Super LED Flares contain 24 large LEDs in five flash patterns. Visible up to one mile and extremely durable, these are ideal for emergency professional personnel. Singles or four-pack kits … Continue reading →
HIGH-TECH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
As technology evolves, so are the options municipalities are providing to constituents to pay costs from utilities to parking tickets. Payment options are no longer limited to cash and check. Payees are now able to access bills and fees online … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN AL1-2U ELECTRIC PIPE NOTCHER
The Scotchman AL1-2U is an electric-drive notching machine ideal for rigorous use, easy to operate, ideal for tubes and sections and comes with a three-year warranty. It is equipped with a vent-notching die to quickly create a uniform vent notch … Continue reading →
Emerald Ash Borer: We’re not out of the woods yet
The Emerald Ash Borer has destroyed thousands of trees throughout the U.S. and continues to sweep across the country. How can cities prepare and cope with the invasion of these beetles that have caused such a political ruckus and economic … Continue reading →
GPS tracking better serves managers
The city of Georgetown, Texas, had a problem: It couldn’t keep track of utility crews. Employees at the municipally-owned company are responsible for a 220-mile service area, which means that efficiency is key — and it wasn’t happening. Georgetown was … Continue reading →
Surplus equipment sales help cities stretch budgets
One strategy for making your department’s budget go farther is to put that extra equipment on the market: The trick is figuring out which selling strategy will get you the best price and involves the least amount of hassle. For … Continue reading →
Data Protection: Confidentiality vs. transparency
Intelligent traffic systems, Facebook, Twitter, websites, online bill paying are just a few of the ways municipalities are interacting with their residents electronically. Residents desire more transparency and access to greater electronic data from their local governments, and municipalities have … Continue reading →
Trenchless New Installation – Part 2
NASTT’s Introduction to Trenchless Technology Short Course is modeled for industry newcomers and for those interested in a refresher course on trenchless methodologies. This 4-part training is presented in two sections: Rehabilitation: June 26 and August 29 (Archives are available … Continue reading →
Hurricane Sandy – Thoughts and Prayers
The east coast of the United States is being ravaged by former Hurricane Sandy, and public safety and emergency response teams from across the eastern half of the country are responding. At The Municipal, our thoughts are with the millions … Continue reading →
