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Municipalities using lighting to send a positive message

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Big River Crossing, which connects Memphis, Tenn., and West Memphis, Ark., over the Mississippi River, can be lit up to commemorate special events. Here it can be seen lit up like a large American flag for holidays such as Independence Day. (Photo provided by bigrivercrossing.com)

Using lighting to send a message is becoming more prominent in municipalities across the country. Lights can be used as celebration for holidays and to show solidarity with other cities and countries when tragedy strikes such as in France, Belguim … Continue reading →

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New bridge over the Prairie: Michigan DOT replaces historic M-86 bridge

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Work on the new state-of-the-art M-86 bridge is expected to wrap up in September 2017. It is the first Michigan Department of Transportation bridge to use carbon fiber composite strand reinforcement in the bulb T-beams. (Photo provided)

It’s never easy to let go of the past, much less embrace the future, but the Michigan Department of Transportation managed to span the divide and do both when it announced plans last year to replace the M-86 bridge over … Continue reading →

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Building resiliency in communities through utilities

The Municipal Posted on July 6, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
St. Cloud, Minn., has invested heavily in renewable, resilient technologies since building its hydroelectric generation facility in 1988 and continues to do so. (Photo provided)

Unpredıctable extreme weather has become normal in the world, which is why municipalities have started taking the initiative to make their utilities — including electricity, water and wastewater — more resilient in retaliation, especially since outages can last for weeks … Continue reading →

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Technology improves crosswalk safety

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Rectangular rapid flash beacons, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s website, can “Enhance safety by reducing crashes between vehicles and pedestrians at unsignalized intersections and mid-block pedestrian crossing by increasing driver awareness of potential pedestrian conflicts.” (Shutterstock.com)

Remember jaywalking as a kid? Well, outside of that dangerous little practice being against the law, crossing the street has gotten a lot more sophisticated. You still have to look both ways, but there are new items in place that … Continue reading →

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Always assume hazards exist in confined spaces

The Municipal Posted on July 3, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
City of Middletown, Ohio, utility workers work on a sewer line repair in their city. The department lost one of its own in 2010 when Jabin Lakes was overcome by a gust of oxygen-depleted air after opening a manhole cover. (Photo provided)

“Stop, drop and roll.” We’ve drilled that into our children so that in the event of a fire — rather than panic — they’d automatically know what to do. A similar mindset needs to be implemented when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Testing to maintain standards

The Municipal Posted on October 26, 2016 by JOHN DAVID THACKERAugust 2, 2023
Technicians at one time had to visit residential homes in zones to test water, oft en having to wait until someone was at home. The use of water sampling stations eliminates that middleman. (Shutterstock)

In April 2014, the water coming out of the taps in Flint, Mich., began to turn a strange color. Residents began to complain about its taste, color and odor. The water would later test positive for high levels of trihalomethanes … Continue reading →

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Location, location and transportation: Sikeston, Mo., scores Orgill Distribution Center

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2016 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Orgill’s move to Sikeston, Mo., saw positive economic impact for the city, bringing 300 jobs and increased spending in the area. Orgill will soon be expanding again, opening the way for about 70 more jobs. (Photo provided)

Whenever a company decides to establish itself in a new community, its leadership tends to adhere to the general rule of real estate: Location is everything. Of course, location means different things to different entities depending on their personal needs. For a small mom-and-pop shop, it may be … Continue reading →

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The tip of the water infrastructure iceberg

The Municipal Posted on July 12, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
During a presentation in March, Flint, Mich., Mayor Karen Weaver pointed out her city’s water crisis could have happened anywhere in the U.S. — and infrastructure and water engineers tend to agree.

Flint’s deteriorated water infrastructure is not unique, agreed Tom Hickmann, P.E., director of engineering and infrastructure planning with the city of Bend, Ore., and Eric LaBelle, P.E., Kennebunk, Maine, public services director. Both men are members of the APWA Water … Continue reading →

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Acuity Brands Lighting and Controls help El Paso reach sustainability goals, reduce operating costs

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The challenge The city of El Paso, Texas, partnered with Johnson Controls Inc. and Acuity Brands Lighting to help support the city’s sustainability goals and modernize its infrastructure. The city’s General Services Department worked with Johnson Controls to comply with … Continue reading →

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Accelerated bridge construction

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2016 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

Bridges are vital to the transportation system, but in practically every state, a number of them have received failing grades and need to be replaced. One way that federal, state and local officials are addressing the problem is by knowing … Continue reading →

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‘Power’ play Why communities reclaim utilities from private companies

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2016 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

It’s easy to understand why the buzz continues about municipalizing utilities. With environmental concerns, reliability issues, rate increases and the desire to infuse more renewable resources into the power grid, it’s no surprise municipalities are looking to reclaim their electricity … Continue reading →

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