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How a new system in Dickinson, N.D., gives residents real-time flood alerts

The Municipal Posted on June 16, 2021 by Mary Jane BogleAugust 2, 2023
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Most people underestimate the height of standing water in roadways and the speed at which water can rise in sudden storms. Unfortunately, that water can do real damage to vehicles — or to the drivers and passengers themselves. We’ve all … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged dickinson, june 2021, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Pedestrian bridge reconstruction a key element for downtown Rockford’s economy

The Municipal Posted on April 7, 2021 by Dani MessickAugust 2, 2023
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After several years with pedestrians having no safe passage from the west side of downtown to the east, an improved bridge reopened in the summer of 2020 to benefit the city of Rockford.           “It was a safety issue,” said … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged april 2021, bridge, public safety, streets, The Municipal

Morningthorpe Avenue Bridge transforms into hub of active transportation

The Municipal Posted on February 25, 2021 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
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While closing down a bridge may seem like an inconvenience, it has opened the door to numerous possibilities for one New York County.                 When the New York State Department of Transportation ordered Putnam County to close the Morningthorpe Avenue … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridge, february 2021, The Municipal

Unmanned air traffic management system research study uses drones to monitor traffic

The Municipal Posted on February 22, 2021 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
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DriveOhio, part of the Ohio Department of Transportation, and Ohio State University have teamed up with various other organizations and businesses to work on a three-year, $5.9 million research project that began in 2018.           The purpose of this study … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2021, The Municipal, traffic

Casper transportation plan looks forward 30 years

The Municipal Posted on February 16, 2021 by Maggie KenworthyAugust 2, 2023
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In January 2020, the Casper, Wyo., Area Metropolitan Planning Organization presented a long-range transportation plan to local governing committees. This presentation was the culmination of two years of work dedicated to creating this 30-year plan, named Connecting Crossroads.           In … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2021, The Municipal, transportation

Connecticut city finds creative parking solutions

The Municipal Posted on February 9, 2021 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
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The city of Norwalk, located in southwest Connecticut on the northern shore of the Long Island Sound, has initiated creative solutions to parking problems, including retraining the way residents and visitors park on one street and adding green infrastructure to … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridge’s, february 2021, highways, The Municipal

Creative use of CARES Act funding for road improvements

The Municipal Posted on December 17, 2020 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
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The state of West Virginia has devised a way to utilize its $1.25 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding by improving some badly worn roads, which lead to medical facilities or hospitals. Gov. Jim Justice announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridge’s, november 2020, streets, The Municipal

Unique roundabout is the first of its kind in Georgia

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2020 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
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Since the early 1990s, thousands of roundabouts have popped up across the United States, creating free-flowing traffic at intersections once plagued by frequent congestion during rush hour. Many Americans still seem to oppose the circular intersection — perhaps due to its European … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged october 2020, roundabout, The Municipal

Water under a troubled bridge: Capri Isles Bridge is replaced

The Municipal Posted on October 30, 2020 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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After a half-century of carrying vehicles across the Curry Creek, the Capri Isles Boulevard Bridge in Venice, Fla., was in need of an extreme makeover. Although there were no signs on the surface that anything was amiss, it was another … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridge’s, highways, september 2020, streets, The Municipal

Snow fence program eases winter headaches

The Municipal Posted on October 26, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
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Picture it: blue-shadowed snow covering gently sloping mounds and painting country roads white-on-white with nearby forests covered to the hollow. It all makes for a lovely winter scene for artists, but for the Iowa Department of Transportation, the panorama turns … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridge’s, highways, september 2020, snow, streets, The Municipal, winter

Technology improves parking in East Lansing, Michigan

The Municipal Posted on August 31, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
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Downtown parking can be a struggle for many cities, especially those that see a large number of visitors and sports fans throughout the year. With this in mind, East Lansing, Mich., home of Michigan State University, continually looks to improve … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged east lansing, Michigan, parking, technology, The Municipal

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