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Have a plan before the worst happens

The Municipal Posted on August 4, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
October and November 2012, Hurricane Sandy resulted in $75 billion of damages within the areas it impacted. In New York alone estimated costs of the storm were $42 billion. Pictured is flooding in the Sheapsheadbay neighborhood in Brooklyn. (Shutterstock.com)

Preparedness both within the fleet shop and workers’ homes comes a long way when disasters — natural or manmade — occur, throwing all into disorder. During his presentation at the NAFA Expo and Institute in Tampa, Fla., in April, James … Continue reading →

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To gear or not to gear? How best to handle protests

The Municipal Posted on August 2, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Members of the Minneapolis BRRT, or Bicycle Rapid Response

As the country seems to have become more polarized and protests increase, police departments across the country are tasked with how best to handle the situation when a protest takes place — one that will enable American citizens to exercise … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Trail Weldon Spring, Mo.

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2017 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
The stairway leading up to the summit of the Weldon Spring nuclear disposal cell. The mound, under which the remains of 44 buildings, equipment and a stockpile of radioactive material is buried, rises 75 feet above the surrounding prairie. The highest accessible point in St. Charles County, Mo., it yields a view into five contiguous counties, and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis 35 miles to the east can be seen on a clear day. (Kbh3rd/Wikimedia Commons)

One could understandably assert it is not an everyday occurrence to climb over a pile of radioactive waste and live to tell about it, none the worse for wear. One would be wrong. The Weldon Spring, Mo., Nuclear Waste Adventure … Continue reading →

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MGM leads the pack in commercial vehicle actuator technology

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
MGM thoroughly tests its chambers for durability under the most adverse conditions. Here, a technician is performing a salt spray test. (Photo provided)

By LEN GONZALEZ, JACKIE EDWARDS AND KIM JONES | MGM Brakes For 60 years, MGM Brakes has been a leader in commercial vehicle actuator technology, providing service chambers and spring parking brakes engineered to operate in the harshest environments. In … Continue reading →

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News & Notes

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Monroe Truck Equipment acquires Towmaster MONROE, WIS. — Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. recently announced it has acquired Towmaster Inc., based in Litchfi eld, Minn., a leading manufacturer of high-quality tag and large fifth-wheel trailers for the construction and rental markets. … Continue reading →

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Maintaining good driving habits, even as technology makes things ‘easier’

The Municipal Posted on July 23, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Until vehicles can fully communicate with each other, accidents will continue to occur. (Shutterstock.com)

Autonomous vehicles are leading headlines, with expectations that by 2020 there will be nearly 10 million cars with defined self-driving car features, according to a report from BI Intelligence. Motley Fool noted in August 2016 driverless cars could save about … Continue reading →

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The move back to gravel

The Municipal Posted on July 21, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Some citizens may consider gravel a temporary measure, which makes education important to ensure that it is understood that only when revenue matches the costs of the investment will a road be repaved. (Shutterstock.com)

Budget crises have forced many rural governments around the country to revert back to gravel roads. Montpelier, Vt., and Franklin County, Ala., are among them. In order to understand the decision, it’s important to put the moves in context. It’s … Continue reading →

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Stertil-Koni Vehicle Lifts Featured in New Video Showcasing Maintenance Facility of Top East Coast Construction Company

The Municipal Posted on July 18, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

STEVENSVILLE, MD July 18, 2017 – Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that the latest episode of its popular, customer-focused “We Care” video series incorporates advanced cinematography and editing technology to dramatically showcase a new, state-of-the-art maintenance facility … Continue reading →

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Firework displays bring communities together

The Municipal Posted on July 12, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

Annual fireworks displays are usually one of the most anticipated events of summer. Sure, the big bangs and bright lights are fun to admire, but there is a lot that happens behind the scenes before crowds can enjoy the show. … Continue reading →

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Municipalities using lighting to send a positive message

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Big River Crossing, which connects Memphis, Tenn., and West Memphis, Ark., over the Mississippi River, can be lit up to commemorate special events. Here it can be seen lit up like a large American flag for holidays such as Independence Day. (Photo provided by bigrivercrossing.com)

Using lighting to send a message is becoming more prominent in municipalities across the country. Lights can be used as celebration for holidays and to show solidarity with other cities and countries when tragedy strikes such as in France, Belguim … Continue reading →

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New bridge over the Prairie: Michigan DOT replaces historic M-86 bridge

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Work on the new state-of-the-art M-86 bridge is expected to wrap up in September 2017. It is the first Michigan Department of Transportation bridge to use carbon fiber composite strand reinforcement in the bulb T-beams. (Photo provided)

It’s never easy to let go of the past, much less embrace the future, but the Michigan Department of Transportation managed to span the divide and do both when it announced plans last year to replace the M-86 bridge over … Continue reading →

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