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Stertil-Koni research reveals 10 top tips to raise vehicle lift safety

The Municipal Posted on March 2, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Article provided by Stertil-Koni Following an in-depth review of municipal bus and truck maintenance facilities across North America, combined with heightened service demands resulting from the increased severity of weather events over the past decade, heavy-duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile, Fleet | Tagged company profile, fleet, fleet service & managment, march

Ilion embraces little changes to realize big savings

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2019 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

The village of Ilion, N.Y., has received a $100,000 grant through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Clean Energy Community Program to bring sustainable practices to the community. The federally funded program is designed to encourage communities … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy

Don’t jump: Communities learn that bridge fencing saves lives

The Municipal Posted on February 18, 2019 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Opened to traffi c in 1913, Allentown, Pa.’s, Eighth Street Bridge has been the site of approximately 80 suicides. In 2014 during a planned renovation, fencing was added to the bridge to prevent suicides there. (Public domain)

When the Eighth Street Bridge opened for traffic on Nov. 17, 1913, in Allentown, Pa., it was the longest and highest concrete bridge in the world. At 2,650 feet in length, 45 feet in width and 138 feet high, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridge’s, Pasedena CA

Paving the way to success by rocking the boat

The Municipal Posted on February 12, 2019 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Palo Alto, Calif., has many engaged residents who want their city to advocate on their behalf. (Shutterstock.com)

When Palo Alto, Calif., City Manager Ed Shikada was fired from his first job as a hotel dishwasher on the graveyard shift , he learned a valuable lesson. “I was graduating from high school, and after a month on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Ed Shikada, Palo Alto

NAAAC Registration Info

The Municipal Posted on February 6, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The fourth annual North American Active Assailant Conference (NAAAC), a non-profit governmental conference, will be hosted at Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester Road, Troy, Mich., April 24-26. It is the largest such event in the world and is attended by … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

World’s largest truck stop Walcott, Iowa

The Municipal Posted on February 6, 2019 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
The owners recently installed a new entrance to the 130,000-square-foot main building of the Iowa 80 Truckstop complex.

The place is big — really big. The main building of the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, encompasses more square footage than a pair of football fields. The complex includes eight restaurants; a convenience store; gift shop; 30,000-square-foot “Super … Continue reading →

Posted in Unique Claims to Fame | Tagged Walcott Iowa

New perspective for the new year: Travel abroad

The Municipal Posted on January 5, 2019 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Eric King said he saw similarities in the coastal city of Frankston, Victoria, Australia, which is why he chose the location to visit as part of the ICMA’s International Management Exchange program this past August. This photos is of Frankston’s beachfront. (Photo provided)

It’s a new year and there’s something about swapping calendars that creates a desire to start anew — to do something different; to be better. If you’re looking to approach city operations in a more creative manner, consider traveling abroad … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations

Ringing in 2019

The Municipal Posted on January 4, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

2018 ıs a wrap, and with the start of a new year, thoughts are likely on what needs to be done next — or on the projects that still need wrapped up. Unlike the New Year’s resolutions of average citizens, … Continue reading →

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Glastonbury receives NRPA and ICMA awards for innovative Riverfront Park

The Municipal Posted on December 24, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
After remediation took place to the oil facility, the area now houses a senior and community center. Various athletic fields are throughout the acres of Riverfront Park. It also holds plentiful recreational opportunities, including fishing and kayaking. (Photo by Paul Coco)

For 30 years the town of Glastonbury, Conn., had discussed the need for access to the riverfront both for first responders in case of emergency and public recreation. The town’s work to make this a reality earned it the National … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged ICMA, nrpa, Riverfront Park

Making a difference: Broken Arrow’s City Manager Michael Spurgeon

The Municipal Posted on December 18, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Michael Spurgeon, Broken Arrow City Manager

No matter if he is updating the residents of Broken Arrow, Okla., about the latest infrastructure improvements, economic developments or upcoming plans and projects, City Manager Michael Spurgeon ends his PSA videos the same way: “I hope to see you … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Broken Arrow, Michael Spurgeon

An alternative fuel turns heads

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Thıs fuel has been on the market ın some quantıty since at least 2010; however, you might not have heard of it yet: renewable diesel. No, it’s not biodiesel, even though it also utilizes organic materials. Offering numerous benefits, renewable … Continue reading →

Posted in New Year Outlook | Tagged Bio Diesel

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