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Creative use of CARES Act funding for road improvements

The Municipal Posted on December 17, 2020 by Denise FedorowDecember 17, 2020
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The state of West Virginia has devised a way to utilize its $1.25 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding by improving some badly worn roads, which lead to medical facilities or hospitals. Gov. Jim Justice announced … Continue reading →

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Unique roundabout is the first of its kind in Georgia

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2020 by Andrew MentockNovember 18, 2020
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Since the early 1990s, thousands of roundabouts have popped up across the United States, creating free-flowing traffic at intersections once plagued by frequent congestion during rush hour. Many Americans still seem to oppose the circular intersection — perhaps due to its European … Continue reading →

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Water under a troubled bridge: Capri Isles Bridge is replaced

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2020 by Julie YoungOctober 30, 2020
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After a half-century of carrying vehicles across the Curry Creek, the Capri Isles Boulevard Bridge in Venice, Fla., was in need of an extreme makeover. Although there were no signs on the surface that anything was amiss, it was another … Continue reading →

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Snow fence program eases winter headaches

The Municipal Posted on October 26, 2020 by Barb SieminskiOctober 26, 2020
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Picture it: blue-shadowed snow covering gently sloping mounds and painting country roads white-on-white with nearby forests covered to the hollow. It all makes for a lovely winter scene for artists, but for the Iowa Department of Transportation, the panorama turns … Continue reading →

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Technology improves parking in East Lansing, Michigan

The Municipal Posted on August 31, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 31, 2020
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Downtown parking can be a struggle for many cities, especially those that see a large number of visitors and sports fans throughout the year. With this in mind, East Lansing, Mich., home of Michigan State University, continually looks to improve … Continue reading →

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Cities seek curbside balance

The Municipal Posted on August 17, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 17, 2020
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Traffic has been increasing phenomenally in cities, and planners have had to make adjustments with their curb space in order to accommodate pedestrians as well as vehicle parking, ride-hailing services, micromobility services, trash collection, loading zones and front stoops. Waiting … Continue reading →

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Tucson pilots street ambassador program to promote Move Tucson initiative

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 10, 2020
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Beginning last fall, a webinar highlighting the New York City street ambassador program inspired Gabriela Barillas-Longoria, livability planner for Tucson, Arizona, to think up new ways to increase community engagement. “I started thinking of how we could scale it down … Continue reading →

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Cities implement traffic calming measures

The Municipal Posted on June 18, 2020 by Barb SieminskiJune 18, 2020
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We can thank the Germans who in the 1930s gave rise to a new word: Verkehrsberuhigung, literally translating to traffic calming. This practice protected residential areas from through traffic by means of speed bumps, narrower roads, physical design, traffic control … Continue reading →

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Dockless bikes & scooters: Avoid being clueless

The Municipal Posted on June 2, 2020 by Barb SieminskiJune 2, 2020
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Now that spring is finally here, people are coming out of their musty winter caverns and enjoying pure, warm sunlight again, including venturing into the heart of their cities. Those who work in offices yearn for the outdoors, especially folks … Continue reading →

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Bellingham embraces Greenroads principles

The Municipal Posted on April 30, 2020 by Andrew MentockApril 30, 2020
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In cities across the United States, industries that were thriving decades ago are dying off and leaving large facilities unoccupied and unkempt. Eventually, developers or municipalities take it upon themselves to tear down old buildings and start anew. But in … Continue reading →

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Ann Arbor and Ford partner to realize the future

The Municipal Posted on February 27, 2020 by Barb SieminskiFebruary 27, 2020
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When Disneyland first opened in 1955, one of its popular theme parks was Tomorrowland, a nod to Walt Disney’s futurist views. That was then, this is now: a new concept of tomorrow is here today. Just like the magic of … Continue reading →

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