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Taylor Wing leads the competition

The Municipal Posted on March 11, 2020 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Taylor Wing

Based in Northern California, Taylor Wing is driving innovation in the after-market truck industry when it comes to truck tool boxes, tool/fuel combo boxes and fuel tanks. For 40 years, the company has set out to do one thing: build … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged company profile, fleet service & management, march 2020, taylor wing, The Municipal

The roads of tomorrow

The Municipal Posted on February 3, 2020 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

The roads of tomorrow will not be like the roads of today. Sure, they might continue to share the same materials — or maybe not, I’m still crossing my fingers for solar panel roads that don’t ice over — but … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged bridge’s, editor's note, february 2020, highways, highways & bridges, streets, The Municipal

Rose District sparks rejuvenation in downtown Broken Arrow

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2020 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was a city with a plan, and with good timing and funding, its goals have been realized with the Rose District, a streetscape project that has reshaped its downtown.           “The Rose District streetscape is a direct … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged Broken Arrow, highways & bridges, january 2020, maintenance & operations, oklahoma, streets, The Municipal

Rejuvenate your city this new year

The Municipal Posted on January 5, 2020 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

January’s theme is officially about maintenance and operations; however, as articles poured in, a secondary theme became evident: rejuvenation. Quite fitting for the new year, right?           Cities require constant rejuvenation to avoid stagnation, whether that is adapting to modern … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged editor's note, january 2019, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Cities continue to cope with gun violence

The Municipal Posted on December 3, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

After the Virginia Tech shooting occurred in 2007, I vividly recall assessing each of my college classrooms with new eyes, highlighting points of escape, nooks for hiding and objects that could be hurled in a worst-case scenario. It’s a habit … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged 2019 Review/2020 Outlook, December 2019, The Municipal

Privacy concerns as technology advances

The Municipal Posted on November 4, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

As technology continues to evolve, privacy has become a constant juggling act. This fine line is particularly seen in today’s debate on facial recognition. Some cities are embracing it — often seeing considerable value in the realm of public safety … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged editor's note, november 2019, technology, The Municipal

Orrville firefighters go above and beyond providing event for their community

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Community events require intensive labor to be a success. Reaching the 10-year marker, especially when working solely with volunteers, is an impressive feat for any event. In Orrville, Ohio, a city of more than 8,000, an annual weeklong Fourth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged firefighters, october 2019, ohio, orrville, parks & environmental services, public safety, The Municipal

Guiding community members to the best routes for support

The Municipal Posted on October 3, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

In a world of so many stresses, park and recreation departments have never been more important, simply by providing citizens and visitors alike with opportunities to take a break and rejuvenate. This is particularly true during the summer months. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged editor's note, october 2019, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Weathering life’s disasters

The Municipal Posted on September 4, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

We always like to think disasters won’t happen to us, but they can and do. Local to me — but still distant enough to dull concern — the weather has been a bit more exciting this spring. A confirmed tornado … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged editor's note, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal

Rethinking solid waste and recycling programs

The Municipal Posted on August 6, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Since the enactment of China’s tougher solid waste imports policy, there has been a lot of soul-searching in regards to how the U.S. manages its solid waste. It is a common theme seen in this issue of The Municipal, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged august 2019, editor's note, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Solutions to bolster emission goals

The Municipal Posted on August 1, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Across the U.S., cities are pledging to reduce their carbon footprints and are embracing alternative fuels to meet extensive emission goals. Global Environmental Products, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialized street cleaning equipment, is bolstering these efforts by … Continue reading →

Posted in On the cover | Tagged august 2019, From the Cover, global environmental, streets, sweepers, The Municipal, waste & recycling

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