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New bridge over the Prairie: Michigan DOT replaces historic M-86 bridge

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Work on the new state-of-the-art M-86 bridge is expected to wrap up in September 2017. It is the first Michigan Department of Transportation bridge to use carbon fiber composite strand reinforcement in the bulb T-beams. (Photo provided)

It’s never easy to let go of the past, much less embrace the future, but the Michigan Department of Transportation managed to span the divide and do both when it announced plans last year to replace the M-86 bridge over … Continue reading →

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Technology improves crosswalk safety

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Rectangular rapid flash beacons, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s website, can “Enhance safety by reducing crashes between vehicles and pedestrians at unsignalized intersections and mid-block pedestrian crossing by increasing driver awareness of potential pedestrian conflicts.” (Shutterstock.com)

Remember jaywalking as a kid? Well, outside of that dangerous little practice being against the law, crossing the street has gotten a lot more sophisticated. You still have to look both ways, but there are new items in place that … Continue reading →

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Always assume hazards exist in confined spaces

The Municipal Posted on July 3, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
City of Middletown, Ohio, utility workers work on a sewer line repair in their city. The department lost one of its own in 2010 when Jabin Lakes was overcome by a gust of oxygen-depleted air after opening a manhole cover. (Photo provided)

“Stop, drop and roll.” We’ve drilled that into our children so that in the event of a fire — rather than panic — they’d automatically know what to do. A similar mindset needs to be implemented when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Gano puts his overalls on

The Municipal Posted on June 22, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Jonathan Gano

Remember the successful TV program “Undercover Boss”? Jonathan Gano, public works director of Des Moines, Iowa, invokes an unusual twist to that idea. Gano, who moved to Des Moines two years ago to take his current job, had been working … Continue reading →

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Tackling stormwater pollution is a team sport with moving targets

The Municipal Posted on June 3, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Pictured is a deep sump catch basin with Snout and Bio-Skirt. (Photo provided)

By T. J. Mullen | President and Co-founder of Best Management Products, Inc. In the last 18 years, even small municipalities have had to take big steps to combat the threat of pollution from stormwater runoff. The push came with … Continue reading →

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City & Town Management | May 2017

The Municipal Posted on April 21, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Page 10 Editor’s Note: Narrowing priorities: Socioeconomic issues come out on top Page 12 From the Cover: ICC high school program builds a resilient future by training our youth Page 14 ‘World Capitals’: Rochester, Ind. ‘Round Barn Capital of the … Continue reading →

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Oldest working fireboat still serves Buffalo, N.Y.

The Municipal Posted on April 6, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The addition of the tower ladder at the stern of the Edward M. Cotter fireboat helps to give a better vantage point to the firefighters. (Photo provided by the Edward M. Cotter Conservancy)

Before Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as president the oldest working fireboat had already begun serving the city of Buffalo, N.Y. In November 2016, the Edward M. Cotter fireboat turned 116 years old. Even today it is still used as a … Continue reading →

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Water infrastructure ceases to be on the backburner

The Municipal Posted on March 11, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

The majority of cities may be singing the blues because their pipes won’t stack up against those of Barbra Streisand or Josh Groban. No, not those pipes. The less-than-tuneful pipes we’re referring to are the underground ones that carry our … Continue reading →

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A maintained CNG station is vital to keep a fleet running

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Preventative maintenance, like with any other fuel station, is key to maintaining natural gas stations, making it important to follow manufacturer guidelines. (Shutterstock. com)

CNG has been holding its own as a popular alternative fuel choice for city fleets. In order to keep city vehicles running smoothly on CNG while also saving money in the long run, many cities are investing in CNG stations, … Continue reading →

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Cities explore green roadway alternatives

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

Pervious concrete has gone by quite a few different name. Porous, green, permeable or “thirsty” concrete is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional concrete for parking lots, driveways, parking lanes, alleys and roadways. It has been used primarily where water … Continue reading →

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Private forecasters: Should your city be using one?

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

With winter here, some cities want to be even more prepared for snow and ice by using private meteorological services, which hone in on specific needs and increase lead times for cities so they can respond quicker to changing weather. … Continue reading →

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