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JTI Announces New PortaPole™ Rapid Response Signal System for Knockdowns And Municipal Applications

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2014 by The MunicipalJuly 31, 2014
PortaPole Application By John Thomas Inc

Unique portable signal system enables municipalities to quickly respond to knockdowns and signal outages in minutes – and wirelessly connect to street corner controllers. DIXON, IL – John Thomas, Inc. (JTI), a leading innovator and manufacturer of portable traffic signals … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged control, controllers, corner, knockdowns, municipalities, portapole, signal, traffic | Leave a reply

Meeting federal retroreflectivity guidelines before the cutoff

The Municipal Posted on October 18, 2013 by The MunicipalNovember 25, 2013
Signs like this one will have to be put out of commission when the second deadline for the federal retroreflectivity requirements comes in 2015.

Across the nation, municipalities of all shapes and sizes are checking their signs — from hazard signs to stop signs — to make sure they meet new U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration retroreflectivity requirements, which went into effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged city, conrad, methods, municipalities, retroreflectivity, sign, signs | Leave a reply

Government agencies cut costs, meet environmental goals with green purchasing

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2013 by Sarah WrightOctober 1, 2013
green purchasing

From protecting the environment and human health to saving money, a wide gamut of reasons exist for municipalities to “go green” and rethink their purchasing of equipment and supplies. Buying recycled products is one type of green purchasing municipalities are … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green | Tagged chemistry, contracts, culver, governments, green, municipalities, products, purchasing | Leave a reply

The Municipal at No-Dig

The Municipal Posted on April 4, 2013 by The MunicipalApril 4, 2013
The Municipal at No-Dig

The Municipal got its feet wet March 3–7 at the North American Society for Trenchless Technology No-Dig show in Sacramento, Calif. Sales representative Matt Dudlak left Midwestern winter snowstorms in the rearview mirror to visit the Golden State and sit … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged dig, dudlak, matt, municipalities, technology, trenchless | Leave a reply

Make the most of tourism in 2013

The Municipal Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sarah WrightDecember 6, 2012
Local investments like renovating a downtown serve as attractors to visitors and are also pleasing residents.

Tourism has seen a gradual increase since the proclaimed end of the recession. State travel and tourism departments expect to see continued modest growth in tourism revenue in 2013 as the economy gradually recovers. According to industry officials, there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged growth, hummel, kentucky, municipalities, state, Tourism, travel, visitors | Leave a reply

Survey: City revenues continue to fall, leaders challenged to do more with less

The Municipal Posted on December 14, 2012 by The MunicipalDecember 6, 2012
Badger’s new 470TM telescoping boom excavator helps municipalities be more efficient with their roadway maintenance.

A new report released by the National League of Cities showed municipalities continue to face the prolonged effects of the economic downturn. According to the City Fiscal Conditions report, released in September, city revenues continued to fall for the sixth … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment | Tagged 470tm, badger, cities, company, Equipment, excavator, municipalities, new | Leave a reply

Natural gas: A cost-effective alternative for municipalities

The Municipal Posted on December 7, 2012 by Sarah WrightNovember 29, 2012
A vehicle undergoes the CNG fuel conversion process at Green Alternative Solutions, based in Elkhart, Ind., and Chino, Calif.

Cost savings tops many municipalities’ lists of priorities, especially with rising costs across the board. With this in mind, municipalities are looking toward alternative fuel sources to cut back on fuel costs. Natural gas is one of the leading money-saving … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green, Transportation | Tagged alternative, burke, fuel, gas, municipalities, natural, vehicles | Leave a reply

New water meters plump municipal finances

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2012 by Julie YoungNovember 2, 2012

Municipalities need funding for a wide variety of community projects, including the acquisition of new vehicular equipment, infrastructure improvements, software upgrades, public works initiatives and other community services. Whatever the need, there are a host of options such as grants, … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances, Public Works | Tagged beckerman, communities, Equipment, meters, municipalities, need, time | 1 Reply

Payment choices mean more drivers pay for parking

The Municipal Posted on August 24, 2012 by Carrie SchmittAugust 16, 2012
Ways a customer can pay for parking are by using cash, credit and debit cards for payment

Multispace parking meters are gaining popularity across the country as municipalities realize the devices’ ability to increase revenue, reduce maintenance and create more aesthetically pleasing streetscapes. Signature Control Systems, a systems integrator company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, seeks out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged city, control, meters, municipalities, parking, pay, signature, systems | Leave a reply

Survey: Unprecedented budget challenges continue for municipalities

The Municipal Posted on August 15, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 1, 2012
Badger’s new 470TM telescoping boom excavator helps municipalities be more efficient with their roadway maintenance

In its most recent survey, the National League of Cities reported that 72 percent of the nation’s cities are cutting personnel and 60 percent are delaying or canceling infrastructure projects as the economic downturn continues to take its toll on … Continue reading →

Posted in Products, Transportation | Tagged 470tm, badger, boom, cities, Equipment, excavator, municipalities | Leave a reply

Composting: A valuable addition to environmental plans

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2012 by Vickie MayerAugust 16, 2012
Curbside compost pickup initiatives can keep organic materials out of landfills. (Photos provided)

Gone are the days when composting was regulated to rural areas. Major cities across the U.S. are becoming serious about decreasing the amount of waste in their landfills and incinerators. Some cities, like San Francisco, have gone as far as … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged compost, composting, food, landfills, materials, municipalities, process, residents | Leave a reply
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