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PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No1: All parts of the custom system were built to be lowered down an 80-foot shaft.

Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area that’s home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, From the Cover, On the cover | Tagged building & construction, features, front cover, may 2025, on the cover, The Municipal

Best practices for hydrant maintenance

The Municipal Posted on April 1, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 27, 2025

With any waterworks device that will be buried in the ground for long periods, regularly exceeding 50-plus years, proper maintenance is essential to ensure they perform as needed and fulfill their expected life. But unlike many of these devices, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged April 2025, features, on the cover, public safety, 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

City of Baytown takes control

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2025 by The MunicipalJanuary 23, 2025
Cemen Tech truck and worker

Baytown’s smart investment in concrete pays off Submitted by Cemen Tech By taking concrete production into its own hands, the city of Baytown, Texas, found an innovative way to improve infrastructure, increase productivity and achieve a full return on investment … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover, Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged features, February 2025, on the cover, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Built to Last: 25 Years of Fabric Building Services

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2025 by Greystone ConstructionDecember 27, 2024

“Over the past 25 years, the Fabric Building Division at Greystone Construction has earned the trust of hundreds of cities, counties, municipalities, DOTs (departments of transportation) and private firms, and has covered over 2,000,000 square feet of salt piles with … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, Maintenance and Operations, On the cover | Tagged fabric buildings, greystone construction, January 2025, maintenance & operations

Bucher Municipal: Soaring high to deliver your best street sweeping solution

The Municipal Posted on December 2, 2024 by Matt StarnesNovember 21, 2024

Bottom line, you need the best street sweeper for your street sweeping program. Whether you are a small municipality, regional airport or contractor buying your first street sweeper or if you are a large city, airport or conglomerate buying your … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, Municipal Management, On the cover | Tagged bucher municipal, december 2024, features, municipal management, on the cover, The Municipal

Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment

The Municipal Posted on October 31, 2024 by Karla MoriartyOctober 30, 2024
It fits. Weedoo’s shallow draft hull and lightweight design allow for easy maneuverability in narrow spaces. (Photo provided by Weedoo Boats)

Weedoo Boats is a global leader in the manufacturing of aquatic weed management equipment, trusted by federal agencies and municipalities alike. Operating in 41 states and 17 countries, Weedoo has established a proven reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility by … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover, Technology | Tagged features, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Land Pride helps save time by using cooperative purchasing

The Municipal Posted on October 9, 2024 by Dee WarrenOctober 8, 2024
The Land Pride RC5715 paired with Kubota Tractor is an excellent roadside mowing package for municipal and contractor applications.

State and local governments manage around 199 million acres — or 8.7% — of the land in the United States. Those spaces include roadsides, city and county parks, sports and recreation fields, golf courses, and state parks, forests and wildlife … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged features, October 2024, on the cover, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Leveraging cooperative purchasing to meet GHG emission goals

The Municipal Posted on September 4, 2024 by Sarah WrightSeptember 4, 2024
Global V6 air pure vacuum street sweeper helps meet GHG reduction goals.

Many cities have adopted goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within specific time ranges, leading fleet managers to research and adopt alternative fuel vehicles. Many jurisdictions have favored electric vehicles, which have come a long way. Battery technology alone has … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management, Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged crisis management, features, on the cover, September 2024, The Municipal

Ghost town lifestyle: Old Trail Town preserves the past

The Municipal Posted on August 14, 2024 by Julie YoungAugust 14, 2024
Old Trail Town

Located near the east gate of Yellowstone National Park and situated on the spot where Western scout and showman William “Buffalo Bill” Cody laid out the town that would be named in his honor, Old Trail Town in Cody, Wyo., … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the Road Again | Tagged August 2024, old trail town, on the road again, The Municipal

Top 10 hidden gem dog parks

The Municipal Posted on August 9, 2024 by The MunicipalAugust 9, 2024
dog parks

The dog parks that exist across America offer a variety of landscapes, from beaches and rivers to wooded areas and open meadows. These designated areas cater to different preferences for dog owners and their pets.           In March, the website Technobark … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged August 2024, dog parks, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

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