PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
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Magellan, pioneer of consumer GPS, aims to revolutionize fleet navigation
For 30 years, Magellan has been a proven and trusted GPS navigation provider. Widely regarded as the pioneer of consumer GPS navigation, the company is now putting its years of experience to work developing commercial solutions for the fleet market, … Continue reading →
Surviving being bypassed
While cities have no control over whether or not they get a bypass, they can control how much research they put into predicting the impacts the city will face and prepare the community. Proper research can be done by speaking … Continue reading →
Response to AFV accidents requires knowledge
Innovations like alternative fuel vehicles widely available on the market mean that first responders are best served to undergo training specific to accident response so they can handle the situation should it arise — and with AFVs’ growing popularity, the … Continue reading →
Q&A with Kent State University Fleet Superintendent John Croop
Kent State University Fleet Superintendent John Croop has the unusual background of once being a police officer. Immediately before his current position he was assistant fleet manager for a sheriff’s office and before that he was a police officer with … Continue reading →
Technology, cost savings continue to trend in 2017 for fleet management
Ways to increase efficiency — of vehicles, of drivers and of fuel — will continue to be a priority of fleet managers nationwide in 2017. Two things that are driving this continuing trend are finances and the environment. Telematics will … Continue reading →
Buying or leasing, the answer depends on your city
It’s going to happen eventually: The vehicles composing your fleet are going to cost you more than they are worth, meaning the replacement cycle begins anew. Fleet managers have long used the economic theory of vehicle replacement to determine where … Continue reading →
The Municipal March 2017 – Fleet Service Management
Page 10 Editor’s Note: Alternative fuels continue to shape fleet management Page 12 From the Cover: Venco Venturo brings value to the municipal market Page 14 ‘World Capitals’: Binghamton, N.Y., ‘Carousel Capital of the World’ Page 16 Know your Founder: … Continue reading →
Venco Venturo brings value to the municipal market
By IAN LAHMER | Marketing Director, Venco Venturo Industries LLC Venco Venturo Industries LLC is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of high-quality Venturo truck-mounted cranes, Venturo crane service bodies and Venco hoists. With a dedication to rugged designs and reliable products, as … Continue reading →
The propane proposition — Why communities are making the switch
With gas prices on the rise once again, concerned communities hoping to combat rate increases are looking for ways in which to fuel their fleets without busting their budgets. While some municipalities choose to invest in fuel-efficient, low-impact vehicles, others … Continue reading →
A maintained CNG station is vital to keep a fleet running
CNG has been holding its own as a popular alternative fuel choice for city fleets. In order to keep city vehicles running smoothly on CNG while also saving money in the long run, many cities are investing in CNG stations, … Continue reading →
Alternative fuels continue to shape fleet management
Green is the name of the game for many fleet mangers across the U.S. as they integrate alternative fuels and other management technologies to meet sustainability or management goals, whether those include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting dependency on foreign … Continue reading →
Keeping the public in the know during storm events
Kürt Blomquist | Guest columnist Public Works Director/Emergency Management Director, Keene, N.H. Your bank sends you notıces over your phone, your teenage children live on social media and even the president of the United States tweets. If you are sitting … Continue reading →
Cities reach across borders
U.S. cıtıes have been reaching across international borders for more than 60 years, since President Dwight D. Eisenhower first launched Sister Cities International. A nonpartisan nonprofit, the organization counts more than 500 U.S. cities, counties and states as members and … Continue reading →
Engaging the community where they are — Facebook
Twenty-first century policing calls for embracing 21st century methods of communication. The Ellisville, Mo., Police Department has adopted such an approach. Patrol Officer Joey Nickles, serving in the newly created social media coordinator role, acts as a liaison between the … Continue reading →
South Carolina undertakes revitalization of its downtowns
Mix small-town charm with big-city accessibility and you’ve got Sonya Crandall’s dream come true. Crandall is the executive director of Envision Williamston, a program housed under the Main Street South Carolina initiative, which works to empower local communities with the … Continue reading →
Firework tax offers some relief to West Virginia volunteer fire departments
Beginning in 2016, West Virginia decided to allow the sale of fireworks past the simple novelty items like snakes and sparklers. Along with the ability to purchase fi reworks within the state came a 12 percent tax on all consumer … Continue reading →
Bardstown, Ky., stands among the ‘best’
Bardstown, Ky., rests among the “best” in a number of different lists. Expedia selected Bardstown as one of the “18 Most Interesting U.S. Destinations”; Fodor picked it as one of “America’s Best Small Towns”; and AARP named it one of … Continue reading →
Cities explore green roadway alternatives
Pervious concrete has gone by quite a few different name. Porous, green, permeable or “thirsty” concrete is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional concrete for parking lots, driveways, parking lanes, alleys and roadways. It has been used primarily where water … Continue reading →
