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To the future of transportation

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Americans have always been inventive when it comes to our transportation, dreaming of everything from self-driving cars with rotating seats, which would allow a family of four to play Monopoly as the car drove, to the much longed for flying … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged editor's note, february, highways & bridges, streets

The benefits of pedestrian bridges and the extraordinary effort to get them built

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2019 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Charleston, S.C., is hoping to become the home of a new pedestrian bridge that will connect West Ashley with the downtown area, greatly improving pedestrians’ and cyclists’ safety. Pictured is a rendering of the proposed bridge. (Photo provided)

In Minneapolis, Minn., there are a series of interconnected bike paths that come together to make a freeway just for pedestrians, especially those that prefer to commute without a car. This highway was developed, in part, thanks to the Non-motorized … Continue reading →

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Cities spruce up their gateways

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Pleasing plantings have been used along I-71 South in Cincinnati, Ohio. Plants are maintained by park staff. (Photo provided)

If you’ve ever had to sell your home, you probably know all the little tricks to close the sale: make a batch of chocolate chip cookies a few hours before the buyers come so the aroma will fill the house; … Continue reading →

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Shrinking roads bring safety and challenges

The Municipal Posted on August 25, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

According to the National Association of City Transportation Officials, surface streets comprise more than 80 percent of all public spaces in cities. Street placement has the potential to foster business activity, encourage car travel alongside bikers and pedestrians and can … Continue reading →

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Waste not, want not when it comes to road care

The Municipal Posted on July 28, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
As municipalities seek to lessen salt usage, more might be drawn to byproducts in their own backyards. Polk County Highway Department has been mixing cheese brine with salt and sand since 2008. (Photo provided)

As cities across the East Coast saw record-setting snowfall last winter, salt mines struggled to keep up with the demand for rock salt to clear roadways. The tried-and-true product not only melts the snow, but deices roads and provides a … Continue reading →

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‘Longest’ garage sales bring tourism booms

The Municipal Posted on May 31, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

Some people would give anything to spend their vacation days at an endless garage sale. There are numerous opportunities to do just that, with a host of “longest” garage sales linking cities and towns across the U.S. The common denominator? … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged building & construction, highways & bridges, may 2018, streets

Enhancements draw businesses to downtown Stanardsville

The Municipal Posted on May 23, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Several enhancement projects to downtown Stanardsville, Va., have refreshed its appearance while also improving walkability and safety for residents and visitors alike. (Photo provided)

Since 2014, the town of Stanardsville, Va., has dedicated significant amounts of time and funding to the revitalization of the downtown corridor. While many projects have been focused on refreshing the town’s physical appearance, resident well-being, quality of life and … Continue reading →

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Curbing a need for speed: How variable advisory speed limits can mean safer roads

The Municipal Posted on April 25, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
The city of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, has utilized variable advisory speed limit on its Whoop-Up Drive to hopefully reduce collisions, particularly during winter when driving conditions are less than ideal. (Photo provided)

A variable advisory speed limit could be an effective tool in reducing the number of collisions and accidents on the road, according to two experts. A VASL is a variation on posted speed limit in which regulatory posted speed limits … Continue reading →

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Cities use creative and no-brainer solutions to improve pedestrian safety

The Municipal Posted on March 27, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Ísafj örður, Iceland, decided to get creative when it came to catching the attention of drivers with its new 3-D pedestrian crosswalk. (Shutterstock.com)

According to a report released from the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of pedestrians killed in traffic in 2016 was nearly 6,000. That’s the highest number in more than two decades. While some of this can be attributed to … Continue reading →

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Extreme bridge makeover: Dayton completes the Harshman County Bridge project

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Walkers utilize the trail that runs underneath Harshman Road Bridge. (Photo provided)

Any bridge that has put in 60 years of service and accommodates about 20,000 vehicles on a daily basis is going to need some routine maintenance every now and again. However, when officials in Montgomery County, Ohio, examined the Harshman … Continue reading →

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Bring back dark, starry skies with smart lighting

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
A night view of the city of Knoxville. Knoxville tries to closely follow the standards recommended by the International Dark-Sky Association. (Photo provided)

Light pollution is a growing problem that not only impacts circadian rhythms of wildlife and humans, but also eats up energy and funds. It’s no secret that LED bulbs last longer, cut down energy costs and are overall more efficient, … Continue reading →

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