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Hickman Road Bridge replacement project benefits vehicles, pedestrians and the local environment

The Municipal Posted on November 13, 2023 by Julie YoungNovember 13, 2023
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Built in 1964, the Hickman Road Bridge over the Tuolumne River in Stanislaus County, Calif., provides a vital link between the community of Hickman and the city of Waterford. However, since 1997, stakeholders with an interest in the bridge have … Continue reading →

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

Clearwater adopts policy to switch municipal vehicles to alternative fuels

The Municipal Posted on March 8, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
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What do you think of when you hear discussions of sustainability? Recycling? Alternate forms of power? Going vegan? More cycling and walking and less driving? With spring approaching and another Earth Day next month, you can’t help but think of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged alternative fuels, fleet service & management, march 2022, The Municipal

Keene unrolls needed infrastructure for electric vehicles

The Municipal Posted on November 12, 2021 by Jude StriebyAugust 2, 2023
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When it comes to unique happenings, the citizens of Keene, N.H., could mention their feat of breaking the world record for most jack-o’-lanterns on display, which happened several times during the state’s annual pumpkin festival from 1991 to 2014. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged keene, november 2021, technology, The Municipal

Refurbishments add new life to vehicles, ease municipal budgets

The Municipal Posted on March 13, 2021 by Janet PattersonAugust 2, 2023
vehicles

When the newly hired California City police chief arrived in town, he realized he had three goals to achieve.           The goals were aimed at “making this a good place to work,” Jon Walker, a retired Los Angeles police officer, … Continue reading →

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

Municipalities using hybrid work vehicles to accelerate their carbon reduction plans

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2020 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a February 2020 executive order mandating the city would operate a fleet that was 100% electric by 2040, it marked the most recent in a series of announcements by major U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction, On the cover

Leasing fleet vehicles provides a cost-effective method for timely replacement

The Municipal Posted on March 22, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The need for replacing fleet vehicles in Rockford, Ill., had become so substantial that choosing to lease became a necessity. The city had backup vehicles for each of its front-line vehicles since they were unreliable and frequently needed repair. Pictured is Dave DeCarlo working on a fire engine prior to the city choosing to lease. (Photo provided by the city of Rockford, Ill.)

A newer trend seen in some municipalities is the process of leasing fleet vehicles as opposed to purchasing them. Cities decide to lease for a variety of reasons. Out of necessity For the city of Rockford, Ill., its leasing initiative … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet | Tagged leasing, Rockford Ill

Sound Transit slashes millions of dollars by efficiently managing, sharing vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 1, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

By ED SMITH Seattle’s Sound Transit has slashed 115 vehicles from its non-revenue fleet because of process optimization using automated vehicle sharing and fleet management technology. The reductions are part of the transit agency’s initiative to operate its fleet and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, On the cover

Sold! Auctions popular with cities looking to buy and sell fleet vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 13, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
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Auctions can be a viable means for cash-strapped municipal governments to buy and sell used equipment. On the selling side, an auction is a good way to turn idle, surplus assets into revenue. And the purchasing side bears its own … Continue reading →

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Cities giving fleets a zap with addition of electric vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 3, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
With 12 electric cars currently in use, the city of Roanoke, Va., has installed charging stations to keep them going. If the program continues to show promise, the city may increase the number of electric vehicles to as many as 20. (Photo provided)

In a world that’s always looking for better, faster and smarter solutions, another must-have has been added to the checklist: environmentally conscientious. From encouragement to recycle or compost food waste to porch lights on timers, awareness of water waste and … Continue reading →

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Making the Switch, and Commitment, to Alternative Fuel Vehicles

The Municipal Posted on September 25, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Fueling Our Future Written by Jenny Holmes on behalf of National Joint Powers Alliance® EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Public fleet departments are in a unique position to have an impact on reducing petroleum consumption and harmful emissions while saving money for their … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, Press Release | Tagged JENNY HOLMES, National Joint Powers Alliance

Long Beach Container Terminal Taps Super Heavy Duty Vehicle Lifts from Stertil-Koni to Service its Fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Stevensville, MD, March 16, 2017 –  For Long Beach Container Terminal Corporation (LBCT), a leading provider of transportation and logistics services in and around Long Beach, California — the second busiest port in the United States – achieving optimal performance … Continue reading →

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