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DOT’s connected vehicle pilots look to safer roadways

The Municipal Posted on November 20, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
As pedestrians cross East Twiggs Street using the mid-block crosswalk at the Hillsborough County Courthouse, approaching drivers whose cars are equipped with CV technology will receive an alert that a pedestrian is in their path. (Photo provided)

From a windy interstate highway out West to more crowded urban centers in the East, the United States Department of Transportation is putting connected vehicles through their paces with its Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program. During the course of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology

Addressing our roadways

The Municipal Posted on February 3, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
addressing our roadways

2018 is shaping up to be the year of infrastructure after the passage of tax reform in 2017. The Washington Examiner noted at the end of 2017 President Trump had met with senior administration and House Transportation Committee Chairman Bill … Continue reading →

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Brick paving not down for the count

The Municipal Posted on November 28, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxNovember 28, 2023
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How many types of surfaces have most street departments worked with? Asphalt, brick, chipseal, cobblestone, dirt, gravel and macadam? Before the late 19th and early 20th centuries, most streets were made of dirt and gravel. Later, in order to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged brick, november 2023, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

New technology helps give Grand Island police a safer, faster upper hand

The Municipal Posted on November 20, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 20, 2023
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The Grand Island, Neb., Police Department is doing its best to stay up to date with technological advances that can aid the department. Two pieces of technological equipment recently acquired this year include a system to help more quickly and … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged november 2023, police, technology, The Municipal

When the train whistle blows through town are you prepared?

The Municipal Posted on September 5, 2023 by Denise FedorowSeptember 5, 2023
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It seems that literally every day there’s news of another train derailment, so the question on many city official’s minds should be, “Are we prepared in the event of a train derailment in our community?” One community — Whitemarsh, Pa. … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, september 2023, The Municipal, train

Reduce accidents with protected bike lanes and ‘bike boulevards’

The Municipal Posted on July 16, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
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Wonder why some bikers don’t always use bike lanes? You might think they would improve safety, but that’s not always true and for more than one reason. Some bikers choose not to ride in the lane if the traffic is … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged april 2023, bike lanes, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Suffolk, Virginia, conducts a Public Works Citizens’ Academy

The Municipal Posted on July 13, 2023 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
public works

The public works department is a multifaceted, ever-evolving municipal department that few fully understand. It is responsible for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of a city’s infrastructure, including its roads, transportation system, bridges, water, waste disposal, pest control, etc. … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july 2023, public works, The Municipal

How prepared is your city for an active shooter incident?

The Municipal Posted on April 3, 2023 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
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It seems not a day goes by without hearing of another recent mass shooting. No place is immune. Aside from schools, churches, malls, gyms, clubs, restaurants, workplaces and even grocery stores have all been the scene of an active shooter … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged active shooter, april 2023, public safety, The Municipal

Awareness efforts address e-bikes popularity 

The Municipal Posted on March 31, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneAugust 2, 2023
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Electric bikes, or e-bikes, allow people to enjoy the outdoors even if they can’t pedal up large hills or cycle long distances. The motorized bikes’ popularity also creates new challenges for municipal law enforcement agencies. Most problems involve riders traveling … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged e-bikes, january 2023, public safety, The Municipal

On the road again: Assateague Island, Maryland

The Municipal Posted on March 22, 2023 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
assateague island

The world famous celebrities of Assateague Island, Md., should be worshiped from afar. In fact, it is illegal to do otherwise. The strict no-contact rules have been put in place to protect both visitors and residents of the 37-mile-long barrier … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the Road Again | Tagged assateague island, january 2023, on the road again, The Municipal

Tampa turns to solar to keep intersections live after power outages

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2023 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 2, 2023
tampa

Hurricanes in the southern states located along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are known to wreak havoc among cities, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricanes will leave municipalities without power for days while they recover from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2023, streets highways & bridges, tampa, The Municipal

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