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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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Keeping fleet and municipality workers efficient

The Municipal Posted on July 3, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 2, 2015
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By IAN LAHMER, Marketing Director | Venco Venturo Industries LLC A majority of municipalities operate on a budget that requires diligent purchases for their vehicle fleets and maintenance trucks. These smaller municipalities also operate with one or two vehicles that … Continue reading →

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News & Notes

The Municipal Posted on April 16, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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IOP partners with Monroe Truck Equipment Evanston, Ill. — Industrial Opportunity Partners, an operations-focused private equity firm based in Evanston, Ill., announced it has partnered with the current management team and owners of Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. in an investment … Continue reading →

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Grand Bend Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Receives First ISI Envision® Sustainable Infrastructure Award in Canada

The Municipal Posted on April 13, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

First Envision®-verified Wastewater facility in North America WASHINGTON, D.C. – (February 26, 2015) – The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) announced today that the Grand Bend Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, located in Ontario on the shoreline of Lake Huron, earned … Continue reading →

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Gary Lee Moore, City Engineer of the City of Los Angeles, Appointed to Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure Board of Directors

The Municipal Posted on April 11, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced today that Gary Lee Moore, City Engineer of the City of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). Moore … Continue reading →

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