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Cities seek curbside balance

The Municipal Posted on August 17, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
curbside

Traffic has been increasing phenomenally in cities, and planners have had to make adjustments with their curb space in order to accommodate pedestrians as well as vehicle parking, ride-hailing services, micromobility services, trash collection, loading zones and front stoops. Waiting … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bellevue, bridge’s, el paso, highways, july 2020, public works, streets, texas, The Municipal, washington

Tucson pilots street ambassador program to promote Move Tucson initiative

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
street

Beginning last fall, a webinar highlighting the New York City street ambassador program inspired Gabriela Barillas-Longoria, livability planner for Tucson, Arizona, to think up new ways to increase community engagement. “I started thinking of how we could scale it down … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged arizona, june 2020, streets, The Municipal, tuscon, water & energy

Cities implement traffic calming measures

The Municipal Posted on June 18, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
traffic

We can thank the Germans who in the 1930s gave rise to a new word: Verkehrsberuhigung, literally translating to traffic calming. This practice protected residential areas from through traffic by means of speed bumps, narrower roads, physical design, traffic control … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridge’s, highways, june 2020, kansas, prairie village, streets, The Municipal, traffic

Dockless bikes & scooters: Avoid being clueless

The Municipal Posted on June 2, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
dockless

Now that spring is finally here, people are coming out of their musty winter caverns and enjoying pure, warm sunlight again, including venturing into the heart of their cities. Those who work in offices yearn for the outdoors, especially folks … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridge’s, dockless, highways, kansas city, may 2020, missouri, streets, The Municipal

Bellingham embraces Greenroads principles

The Municipal Posted on April 30, 2020 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
greenroads

In cities across the United States, industries that were thriving decades ago are dying off and leaving large facilities unoccupied and unkempt. Eventually, developers or municipalities take it upon themselves to tear down old buildings and start anew. But in … Continue reading →

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

Ann Arbor and Ford partner to realize the future

The Municipal Posted on February 27, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Ann Arbor

When Disneyland first opened in 1955, one of its popular theme parks was Tomorrowland, a nod to Walt Disney’s futurist views. That was then, this is now: a new concept of tomorrow is here today. Just like the magic of … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged ann arbor, february 2020, highways & bridges, Michigan, streets, The Municipal

Nebraska rebounds following historic flooding

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Nebraska

Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas and Iowa have dealt with massive flooding throughout spring 2019, with some areas experiencing prolonged flooding along the Missouri River well into December. Starting mid-March, the 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods marked the wettest January-to-May period … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2020, highways & bridges, nebraska, Niobrara, streets, The Municipal

AFADs rolled out in construction zones

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2020 by Kathleen MoranAugust 2, 2023
AFAD

Robo flaggers are becoming more popular with departments of transportation and cities as they offer greater safety for workers. Admittedly, not every state has implemented them as of yet, but there is certainly something to be learned from those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged dot, february 2020, highways & bridges, streets, The Municipal

Mobility is a community endeavor in Sugar Land, Texas

The Municipal Posted on February 14, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Sugar Land, Texas

It makes intuitive sense. Municipal plans that engage stakeholders are better received than those that have no community input.           The city of Sugar Land, Texas’, mobility master plan and related task force are examples of that principle in action. … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2020, highways & bridges, streets, sugar land, texas, The Municipal

Cities getting smart with traffic signals and streetlights

The Municipal Posted on February 10, 2020 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
traffic signals streetlights

They’re on practically every city street, and we’re so used to seeing them we likely take streetlights and traffic signals for granted. But many cities across the nation are getting smart and finding ways to utilize those plentiful resources in … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2020, florida, gainsville, grand rapids, highways & bridges, illinois, Michigan, peoria, streetlights, streets, The Municipal, traffic signals

Rose District sparks rejuvenation in downtown Broken Arrow

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2020 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was a city with a plan, and with good timing and funding, its goals have been realized with the Rose District, a streetscape project that has reshaped its downtown.           “The Rose District streetscape is a direct … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged Broken Arrow, highways & bridges, january 2020, maintenance & operations, oklahoma, streets, The Municipal

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