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Gainesville adopts RTS zero emission plan: receives federal grants to move goals forward

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2025 by Denise FedorowFebruary 25, 2025
No1: Electric buses in Gainesville stand ready to hit the road. The city has a plan to be nearly 100% electric vehicles by 2045. (Photo provided by Gainesville, Fla.)

In January, Gainesville, Fla., City Commission adopted the city’s first Climate Resiliency Plan and RTS Zero Emission Transition Plan. City of Gainesville’s Chief Resilience Officer Dan Zhu said the plan includes 10 chapters, the first one and the most actionable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Dial-A-Ride program in Midland, Mich., provides alternative to public transportation

The Municipal Posted on March 14, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
Midland, Mich., has been using its Dial-A-Ride program as an alternative to public transportation for the last 50 years. Anyone can request a ride simply by calling the number. Rides can be ordered up to 30 days in advance, and most of the time same day rides can be accommodated. Many residents appreciate the freedom and affordability it allows them. (Photo provided by the city of Midland, Mich.)

Last year Midland, Mich., celebrated 50 years with the city’s Dial-A-Ride program. This program allows residents to call for curb to curb transportation within the parameters of the city. The program can be used by anyone in Midland from school-aged … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Cohort experience helps Sedona with electrification

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2025 by Janet PattersonFebruary 25, 2025
No2: The city of Sedona, Ariz., has a goal of converting all municipal passenger vehicles to zero emissions by 2030. This, through the use of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Best known for the red sandstone rocks that have provided the backdrop for everything from early 20th century Western movies to spiritual retreats to hiking and biking trails, Sedona, Ariz., is working to make a mark in building a notable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Bigger and better: Larimer County opens new fleet services campus

The Municipal Posted on March 4, 2025 by Julie YoungFebruary 25, 2025
No1: The new Larimer County Fleet Services Building officially opened in November 2024. (Photo provided by Larimer County, Colo.)

After years of planning to replace a small, decades-old facility, Larimer County, Colo., celebrated the grand opening of its new fleet services campus on Nov. 1, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 614 Vine Drive between Fort Collins and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

What’s eating away at your vehicle

The Municipal Posted on March 2, 2025 by The MunicipalFebruary 25, 2025
Magnesium chloride brine is used as a deicer to treat the roadway. (Photo provided by Automotive International)

De-icing chemicals: A growing threat Motor vehicles face a constant battle against the elements, with one of the most insidious threats being corrosion. In colder climates where snow and ice are prevalent, it’s not uncommon to see traditional road salt … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged features, fleet service & management, March 2025, on the cover, The Municipal

Springfield City Hall renovation to recapture historical architecture and improve accessibility

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025
The Springfield, Mo., city hall, originally built in 1894 as a U.S. customs house and post office, is undergoing major renovations over a few years to modernize the mechanical, electrical and plumbing; make it more accessible; and better utilize the space. (Photo provided by the city of Springfield, Mo.)

The city hall building in Springfield, Mo., is undergoing major renovations for the next couple of years to make it more accessible and functional while also restoring its historic architectural elements. This project has been years in the making. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Planned maintenance and well-communicated alternatives help Boulder maintain its many parking garages

The Municipal Posted on January 23, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonDecember 27, 2024
The city works on two budgets for the parking garages each year. One is for the regular annual maintenance and the other is for capital improvements, such as solar panels, concrete repair or HVAC repair. These budgets are based on planned maintenance for the year and identified issues during inspections. (Photo provided by the city of Boulder, Colo.)

The city of Boulder, Colo., is in charge of seven mixed-use parking garage facilities, two surface lots and three general improvement districts with over 2,500 paid and managed parking stalls. Parking garages are connected to a variety of buildings, such … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Downtown redevelopment, sustainability and infrastructure priorities for White Plains mayor

The Municipal Posted on January 9, 2025 by Denise FedorowDecember 27, 2024
No1: White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach speaks at the opening of the Battle Hill Pollinator Habitat. (Photo provided by the city of White Plains)

Revitalizing downtown, including providing more housing downtown, has been a priority for several mayors across the country, including White Plains, N.Y., Mayor Thomas Roach. Roach has been mayor of his city in Westchester County for nearly 14 years. He said … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Wisconsin installs first park solar canopy

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 21, 2024
The solar canopy at Groholski Park is the first in a municipal park in the state of Wisconsin. (Photo provided by Stevens Point, Wis.)

Stevens Point, Wis., has won a number of accolades for its charm and amenities. In 2023, The Crazy Tourist Magazine named it one of the 15 best places to live in Wisconsin. It has been called a Top 10 Dream … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal, water & energy

Bucher Municipal: Soaring high to deliver your best street sweeping solution

The Municipal Posted on December 2, 2024 by Matt StarnesNovember 21, 2024

Bottom line, you need the best street sweeper for your street sweeping program. Whether you are a small municipality, regional airport or contractor buying your first street sweeper or if you are a large city, airport or conglomerate buying your … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, Municipal Management, On the cover | Tagged bucher municipal, december 2024, features, municipal management, on the cover, The Municipal

Connecticut airport completes $2.5 million taxiway rehabilitation despite setbacks

The Municipal Posted on November 29, 2024 by Jennifer BartonNovember 19, 2024
Workers continue into the night to ensure the taxiway is properly marked. (Photo provided by Danbury Municipal Airport)

“We are a small airport, but we’re very busy,” said Michael Safranek, administrator of the Danbury Municipal Airport. “It’s a challenging airport, it’s fun, and a lot of good flight training comes out of here. It’s probably about 65-70% of … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

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