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A look at data breaches

The Municipal Posted on November 10, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Different types of data breach yield different examples. Here are a few notable ones from the recent past: Unintended disclosure: In Port Clinton, Ohio, letters were mailed between May 25 and July 5 and contained protected health information of individuals … Continue reading →

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Black River Tunnel to bring city in line with EPA code

The Municipal Posted on September 14, 2015 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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Lorain, Ohio, a city of approximately 63,710, is stepping up to meet EPA standards with its new waste water tunnel project, called the Black River Tunnel. The project will run along the west side of the Black River. Work offi … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Black River Tunnel

Phoenix to host public works professionals

The Municipal Posted on August 21, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 21, 2015
The Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., will welcome public works professionals from across the country Aug. 30-Sept. 1

The biggest annual gathering of municipal water treatment, street department, sanitary sewer, stormwater and engineering professionals — American Public Works Association’s International Public Works Congress and Exposition — gets underway at the end of this month in Phoenix, Ariz. “The … Continue reading →

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Central Parts Warehouse to host fundraiser supporting wounded service members through Wounded Warrior Project™

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 29, 2015

Tinley Park, IL – Saturday, August 15 – Central Parts Warehouse announced today plans to donate the proceeds from a Boss Snow plow raffle to assist service members who have been injured in the line of duty. All proceeds from … Continue reading →

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News & Notes July 2015

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 24, 2015

GPS Insight celebrates 10 years of innovation and success Scottsdale, Ariz. — GPS Insight, a top technology provider of GPS vehicle and asset tracking software for commercial fleets, celebrated its 10th birthday in April in the rooftop garden at GPS … Continue reading →

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Cost-effective local road safety planning and implementation

The Municipal Posted on July 19, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 20, 2015

This information is part of a case study performed by the American Traffic Safety Services Association in 2011. For a copy of the entire document, contact the ATSSA at (800) 272-8772 or www.atssa.com. Traffic signs visually communicate regulations, warnings, directions … Continue reading →

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Ban the barriers Decrease road noise at the source

The Municipal Posted on July 12, 2015 by Lauren CaggianoJuly 9, 2015
Noise, at the level produced by some materials used for the base of streets and highways, not only contributes to hearing loss but increases the stress level of both drivers and nearby residents. That’s one of the reasons why asphalt is a common and relatively quiet choice for road projects.

Asphalt is the material of choice for engineers and motorists alike. According to Kent Hanson, director of engineering for the National Asphalt Pavement Association, 94 percent of the nation’s roads are surfaced with asphalt. Quality of life is the name … Continue reading →

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Pipeline to alleviate water costs, spur economic development

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2015 by Sarah WrightJuly 9, 2015
Construction crews place the tunnel boring machine in a pit adjacent to Lake Huron.

Faced with three options as water rates with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department entered the double digits — one, continue with Detroit; two, use the Flint River as a drinking water source; or three, join the Karegnondi Water Authority … Continue reading →

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Road diets demonstrate staying power

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2015 by Keith KneppJuly 9, 2015
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With each passing model year, cars and trucks inevitably become faster, more efficient and more technologically advanced. To accommodate these modern marvels, the natural inclination is to increase the size and quality of the roadways on which they must travel, … Continue reading →

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Smart rock technology monitors bridge erosion

The Municipal Posted on July 9, 2015 by Julie YoungJuly 9, 2015

We’ve all heard about the proverbial bridge over troubled water, but what happens when water creates a troubled bridge? The short answer is: nothing very good. When a bridge’s foundation is buried deep below the water’s surface, it is susceptible … Continue reading →

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Technology takes drilling in a new direction

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandJuly 8, 2015
Horizontal directional drilling is an underused option for laying utility pipe in sensitive or difficult areas, such as underneaath a landfill in a congested urban area

Sewer separation and other projects that require underground piping or wiring can be both costly and messy. With this in mind, cities like Edina, Minn., are turning to trenchless technology to get the job done. Trenchless horizontal directional drilling is … Continue reading →

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