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To the future of transportation

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Americans have always been inventive when it comes to our transportation, dreaming of everything from self-driving cars with rotating seats, which would allow a family of four to play Monopoly as the car drove, to the much longed for flying … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged editor's note, february, highways & bridges, streets

Long live the King

The Municipal Posted on January 17, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Take a step back — just a few decades — and you would find small, one-screen theaters at the forefront of many communities from coast to coast. During the early- and mid-20th century, they not only entertained residents, but also … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged Ida Grove Iowa, King Theatre

Ringing in 2019

The Municipal Posted on January 4, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

2018 ıs a wrap, and with the start of a new year, thoughts are likely on what needs to be done next — or on the projects that still need wrapped up. Unlike the New Year’s resolutions of average citizens, … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

An alternative fuel turns heads

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Thıs fuel has been on the market ın some quantıty since at least 2010; however, you might not have heard of it yet: renewable diesel. No, it’s not biodiesel, even though it also utilizes organic materials. Offering numerous benefits, renewable … Continue reading →

Posted in New Year Outlook | Tagged Bio Diesel

Cautious optimism high among cities

The Municipal Posted on December 6, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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Being a midterm year, the news channels have been dominated by numerous mudslinging political ads — at least, that’s been the case on my local stations in northern Indiana. No matter who was elected Nov. 6 — I write this … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

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

Vision meeting the science to back it up

The Municipal Posted on November 4, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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Oftentimes, I am reminded of one of Arthur C. Clarke’s three laws: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” This is especially true, at least, for the general populace who might not have the most cutting-edge understanding of technology … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged science

Technology streamlines realtime, two-way communication

The Municipal Posted on November 1, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Return to Route means less printouts and training are needed, saving municipalities money. If drivers get off route, audible turnby- turn directions are given to get them back on track. (Photo provided)

As technology continues to evolve, Magellan and MiTAC Digital Corp. President Pierre Parent spoke with The Municipal on the subject of standouts and how these technologies are making the lives of fleet managers and administrators easier while also encouraging fiscal … Continue reading →

Posted in Cover Story, On the cover

Ballistic protection growing in leaps and bounds

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
The militarization of police has been a heated topic for some time, with a recent study finding more militarized departments did not receive as much support from the public as those that weren’t. Improvements in ballistic-resistant technology are better protecting officers while also looking less militaristic. (Shutterstock.com)

The world has never been a safe place, but nowadays, threats are emerging in places that decades ago would have been unthought of: schools, movie theaters, clubs, boardwalks, malls and anywhere people gather. Law enforcement officers have also found themselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged police

Parks the uniter

The Municipal Posted on October 2, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

If there was a charismatic mega-fauna — to borrow a term from conservationists — within city government, it would be the parks and recreation department. While it might not receive giant panda-level funding within city budgets, it is the department … Continue reading →

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Go from working on an OPE to a truck in two minutes

The Municipal Posted on October 1, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

With the Turf Rail System, fleet and equipment managers can transition from working on outdoor power equipment to a truck in a matter of two minutes. There are six different Challenger lifts that Turf Rail can fit, ranging from capacities … Continue reading →

Posted in From the Cover, On the cover | Tagged municipal, october, parks & environmental services, Turf Rail

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