Dynamic message road signs
Pity the poor Conestoga travelers of the 1800s heading west. They had no way of knowing if a band of renegades was around the next bend, or if a herd of bison was ready to thunder their way down the … Continue reading →
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Accelerated bridge construction
Bridges are vital to the transportation system, but in practically every state, a number of them have received failing grades and need to be replaced. One way that federal, state and local officials are addressing the problem is by knowing … Continue reading →
The value’s in the versatility – Switch-N-Go truck bodies
No one has yet dared to say that state and local governments have pulled out of the recession. After eight long years, municipal bonds remain at a 15-year low. Personnel retirements are still only occasionally being replaced with new hires … Continue reading →
“Ruggedized” Electric Vehicle Charging Station now available from ClipperCreek, Inc.
ClipperCreek’s most popular 32 Amp charging station now offered with overmolded connector, field-replaceable connector latch, and five year warranty, ideal for extreme conditions The HCS-40, ClipperCreek’s best-selling 32 Amp, Level 2 electric vehicle charging station, is now available with a … Continue reading →
Ten years to a zero waste community
Beyond the obvious benefit of reducing waste in landfills, zero waste communities give life to the idea of being able to eliminate the need for hauling waste. It may seem like a pipe dream, but it’s one more communities are … Continue reading →
News & Notes May 2016
Donna Clark promoted to American Traffic Safety Services Association vice president, member services FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Donna Clark, a project management professional, was promoted to the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s vice president of member services position after serving as … Continue reading →
Snowfi ghters head to Hartford 2016 APWA North American Snow Conference
“The Premier Event in Snow & Ice Management,” APWA’s North American Snow Conference, will bring its focused and relevant educational opportunities and snowfighting products to Hartford, Conn., this year. On May 22–25, plan to learn from and shop alongside others … Continue reading →
‘Duck Tape Capital of the World’ Avon, Ohio
The relationship between Avon, Ohio, and some super-sticky tape is one that just won’t let go. The city has knighted itself with one of the nation’s most down-to-earth acclamations of purported global fame: “The Duck Tape Capital of the World.” … Continue reading →
Significant funding issues plague EMS, fire service
In a story by Julie Young in this month’s issue, The Municipal visits the problem of EMS being called to treat and transport hospice patients: something Medicare and Medicaid will not pay for unless prior authorization is received from a … Continue reading →
Six steps for managing your fleet’s energy budget
By CHRISTOPHER LYON | NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry Because a typical vocational fleet spends a large portion of its total operating budget on energy/fuel, fleet managers are always looking to reduce energy costs. There are … Continue reading →
Calhoun dominates with economical, fully engineered, intelligent storage solutions
By TORI MATICHUK | Calhoun Super Structure Keep your fleet safe from the elements If you think all fabric buildings are the same, think again. Meet Calhoun Super Structure, the Canadian, family-owned company with over two decades of manufacturing and … Continue reading →
