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Police departments embrace the e-bike

The Municipal Posted on March 17, 2023 by Julie YoungMarch 17, 2023
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With a top speed of 20 to 28 mph, an e-bike may not rival the horsepower of a patrol car, but for the law enforcement officers who ride them, they have some distinct advantages. “We can navigate the street a … Continue reading →

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Naming contests stoke interest in public fleet

The Municipal Posted on March 9, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneMarch 7, 2023
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There’s a Frostasaurus roaming the streets of Boulder, Colo., but city officials and residents aren’t worried. It’s one of a herd of 10 city snowplows bearing names bestowed on them this winter by Boulder elementary schoolchildren. “We wanted to engage … Continue reading →

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Inflation hitting fleets hard

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2023 by Denise FedorowMarch 6, 2023
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For municipal fleets — as for many of us — the current state of affairs of higher fuel costs, supply chain issues and now inflation has been a triple whammy, causing those responsible for managing fleets to look at things … Continue reading →

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Why there’s never been a better time to make the case for vehicle sharing

The Municipal Posted on March 1, 2023 by Mike HicksMarch 1, 2023
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Collectively, municipal fleets of all sizes have millions of dollars’ worth of under-utilized vehicles sitting in parking lots at a time when the resale value of used vehicles is at an all-time high. The COVID-19 pandemic was a once-in-a-generation disruptive … Continue reading →

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Taking clean air to new heights with biodiesel – Part 1

The Municipal Posted on February 14, 2023 by Ron KotrbaFebruary 13, 2023
biodiesel

The Village of Arlington Heights, Ill., located about 40 minutes from Chicago, is one of the largest towns in the Windy City’s affluent northwest suburbs and the 13th largest municipality in Illinois. With approximately 75,000 residents, the village motto is … Continue reading →

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Surging gas prices cause fleet managers to get creative

The Municipal Posted on November 28, 2022 by Julie YoungNovember 28, 2022
gas

They say that what goes up must come down. Although oil prices have fallen since the summer surge, communities are constantly looking for ways to fuel their fleets without breaking the budget. After all, petroleum prices not only impact the … Continue reading →

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CDL carrot eases waste management staffing shortage

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJune 13, 2022
waste

If two years of a pandemic have taught us anything, it’s that when what has always been done no longer works – for whatever reason — then it’s time to brainstorm and come up with new alternatives and options. You … Continue reading →

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Most improved: Tulsa wins top fleet award

The Municipal Posted on March 30, 2022 by Julie YoungMarch 30, 2022
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After its second-place finish in 2020, the city of Tulsa’s equipment management division has won the No. 1 Fleet Award from The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas for 2021. “It’s very exciting,” said Brian Franklin, administration manager for the … Continue reading →

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Fayetteville builds new wash for growing fleet

The Municipal Posted on March 15, 2022 by Jude StriebyMarch 15, 2022
fayetteville

One doesn’t often give town work vehicles a second glance, but they’d be noticed for the wrong reason if they were dirty or unkempt. Keeping the vehicles of a town’s fleet clean is one of the tasks in the background … Continue reading →

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Hyattsville welcomes its first all-electric refuse truck

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2022 by Dani MessickMarch 9, 2022
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Make way gas guzzlers! There’s a new fleet vehicle that city governments are lining up to employ. The city of Hyattsville, Md., is one of many cities that have recently implemented electric-powered refuse trucks to combat its carbon footprint, welcoming … Continue reading →

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Clearwater adopts policy to switch municipal vehicles to alternative fuels

The Municipal Posted on March 8, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxMarch 8, 2022
alternative fuels

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 →

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