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Citizens of Rochester embrace improvements along the Genesee riverfront

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2025 by Jennifer BartonFebruary 25, 2025
No1: A sidewalk design designates the heart of North Star Commons, a riverwalk park along the Genesee River in Rochester, N.Y. The park was developed as part of the West River Wall improvement project, named the 2024 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. (Photo provided by Rochester, N.Y.)

In the 1800s, rivers and waterways were vital to the success of newly established cities in the United States. Rivers provided a means of power and transportation, so towns sprung up where that resource was available. With the construction of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, public works, The Municipal

Bigger and better: Larimer County opens new fleet services campus

The Municipal Posted on March 4, 2025 by Julie YoungFebruary 25, 2025
No1: The new Larimer County Fleet Services Building officially opened in November 2024. (Photo provided by Larimer County, Colo.)

After years of planning to replace a small, decades-old facility, Larimer County, Colo., celebrated the grand opening of its new fleet services campus on Nov. 1, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 614 Vine Drive between Fort Collins and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

What’s eating away at your vehicle

The Municipal Posted on March 2, 2025 by The MunicipalFebruary 25, 2025
Magnesium chloride brine is used as a deicer to treat the roadway. (Photo provided by Automotive International)

De-icing chemicals: A growing threat Motor vehicles face a constant battle against the elements, with one of the most insidious threats being corrosion. In colder climates where snow and ice are prevalent, it’s not uncommon to see traditional road salt … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged features, fleet service & management, March 2025, on the cover, The Municipal

Safe streets for all modes of transportation remains a continuing goal of Lancaster

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025

In order to create safer roads for all modes of transportation, Lancaster, Pa., is working on incorporating changes for the pedestrian and bicycling traffic. Many of the street safety projects originate from the city’s Vision Zero plan, which was adopted … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Pothole Palooza raises awareness and brings safe streets

The Municipal Posted on February 26, 2025 by Janet PattersonJanuary 23, 2025
Phil the Pothole

You may have heard of Lollapalooza, Kidzapalooza, and maybe even Homerpalooza of “The Simpsons” fame, but you might never have heard of Pothole Palooza, a celebration of repair and renewal in Tacoma, Wash. And, of course, who would preside over … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged construction, February 2025, potholes, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Taking it to the streets: Noblesville, Ind., Street Commissioner Patty Johnson

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2025 by Julie YoungJanuary 23, 2025
Noblesville street crews work to repair a pipeline on a residential street. Street commissioner Patty Johnson said every day brings something new, but her crews are more than ready to meet any challenge that comes their way. (Photo provided by Noblesville, Ind.)

Every day is a winding road for Patty Johnson. As street commissioner for the city of Noblesville, Ind., she never knows what to expect when the phone in her office rings. It may be a resident reporting a deer carcass … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged February 2025, personality profile, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Partnership aims increase Portsmouth’s resiliency from sea level, groundwater rise

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonJanuary 23, 2025
Coastal U.S. cities are taking notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the Portsmouth, N.H., Department of Public Works has partnered on an innovative groundwater monitoring project. (Shutterstock.com)

Rising ocean levels and stronger storm patterns have caused coastal cities to take notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the city of Portsmouth, N.H.’s, Department of Public Works has partnered with HydroPredictions, the New … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal, water & energy

Colonial Williamsburg: where the future learns from the past

The Municipal Posted on February 18, 2025 by Julie YoungJanuary 23, 2025
Visitors to Colonial Williamsburg can take a carriage ride or watch as the historic vehicles clop down the street. Who knows? You may even see the Royal Governor pass by. (Photo by Fr. Louis Manna/Archdiocese of Indianapolis)

From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg, Va., was the political, cultural and educational epicenter of the American colonies. It was a place where those loyal to the English crown lived alongside patriots yearning for national autonomy. It was a place where … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged February 2025, on the road again, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Champaign, Ill., paving the way for smoother road construction

The Municipal Posted on February 14, 2025 by Jennifer BartonJanuary 23, 2025

Every municipality deals with infrastructure issues. Concrete and asphalt streets cave and crumble under decades of heavy traffic, particularly where colder winters open potholes and cracks in the streets. Champaign, Ill., population 88,000, sees plenty of ice and snow in … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

First bike lane moves Sterling Heights toward a multimodal transportation approach

The Municipal Posted on February 12, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025
In order to increase the safety and comfort for all users, the city included buffer zones in some areas and delineators along the entire route. These delineators are then removed during the winter months to allow for plowing. (Photos provided by the city of Sterling Heights, Mich.)

A more multimodal way of thinking in transportation has led Sterling Heights, Mich., to implement its first bike lane along a 2.3-mile stretch of Plumbrook Road. This accomplishes two primary city objectives in making the roads safer for all methods … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Register for Work Truck Week 2025

The Municipal Posted on February 11, 2025 by The MunicipalFebruary 11, 2025

Work Truck Week®, North America’s largest work truck event, returns to Indianapolis this March. Each year, thousands of commercial vehicle industry professionals attend to explore the latest vocational trucks, equipment and technology; learn new ideas and solutions that can impact … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged February 2025, press release, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

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