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Ballistic protection growing in leaps and bounds

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
The militarization of police has been a heated topic for some time, with a recent study finding more militarized departments did not receive as much support from the public as those that weren’t. Improvements in ballistic-resistant technology are better protecting officers while also looking less militaristic. (Shutterstock.com)

The world has never been a safe place, but nowadays, threats are emerging in places that decades ago would have been unthought of: schools, movie theaters, clubs, boardwalks, malls and anywhere people gather. Law enforcement officers have also found themselves … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged police

Building codes are a crucial element of disaster recovery

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Washington, D.C. ­– Modern, regularly updated building codes are the key to preparing for and recovering quickly from a disaster. Studies consistently show that the adoption and implementation of current building codes is one of the nation’s strongest defenses against … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged press release

Stacie Anaya harbors passion for public places

The Municipal Posted on October 12, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Anaya connects with a young park goer. Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department has been working with the National Recreation and Park Association, the Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute to ensure that there is a great park within a 10-minute walk of every person. (Photo provided)

Stacie Anaya may have little in common with actress Amy Poehler, but as the director of parks and recreation for Lewisville, Texas, she does feel a certain kinship to the comedienne’s former role. “In some ways, you could say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Parks & Rec

Electric in action: Oakland utilizes EVs in four-prong green fleet approach

The Municipal Posted on September 21, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
A distance shot of an Envision Solar EV ARC electric vehicle charging station in Oakland, Calif. The city’s green fleet policy, environmentally preferable purchasing policy, and energy and climate action plan have pushed its fleet to pursue more environmentally friendly options including solar energy. (Photo provided)

California is ahead of the ball when it comes to electric vehicles, with the state having directives to lower greenhouse gas emissions. These directives place special emphasis on the use of low-emission vehicles, and the state has particularly championed EVs … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet | Tagged Oakland

Early-bird registration discounts for the 2018 ICC Annual Conference end on Sunday, September 16

The Municipal Posted on September 13, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Early-bird registration for the 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo will end on Sunday, September 16. This essential industry event will be held on October 21-29 in Richmond, Va., and features expert speakers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged icc, press release

Moving beyond gut feelings to plan for the future

The Municipal Posted on August 23, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

As cities grow, technology expands and demands for quality of life from residents shift, it has proven difficult for cities to keep up with ever-changing standards of what makes a “good” place to live. To make matters more difficult on … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged Souix City

Worley Joins Felling Trailers as Southeastern Regional Sales Manager

The Municipal Posted on August 21, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Jason.Worley Felling Trailers

(SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTA, August 20, 2018) – Felling Trailers Inc., a national leader in industrial and commercial trailers has hired Jason Worley as the new regional sales manager for the southeast, effective immediately. In this role, he will be responsible … Continue reading →

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Gray water issues become black and white

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Pictured is Naples’ ASR well No. 1 at the wastewater treatment plant. The purple arrows on the pipes indicate that gray water is being transmitted through the line. (Photo provided)

Droughts, wildfires and hurricanes — whether you “believe” in global warming or not — these climatic events seem to be increasing in severity, and they are having an effect on freshwater resources. The term “gray water” brings to mind dingy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling, Wastewater Management | Tagged Davis, Gray Water, Naples, Spring Hill

Ready to invest in a cleaner planet?

The Municipal Posted on August 1, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
The Global M3 front steer, three-wheel sweeper is safe, quiet and comfortable. Its equal-width pickup broom and elevator system eliminates choke points and improves sweeping speeds while also o‚ffering unparalleled performance. (Photo provided)

Dedicated to building affordable, reliable and innovative sweepers, Global Environment Products has created equipment that not only cleans streets, but aids the environment, too. Its latest sweeper, the M4 ZE-Series, is North America’s ­ first hydrogen fuel cell street sweeper, and its only by-product is pure H2O.

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Posted in Cover Story, On the cover | Tagged Street Sweeper

A Sophisticated Solution for Backing Your Trailer: Brandmotion Releases New Trailer Camera System

The Municipal Posted on July 23, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Southfield, Michigan: Backing up a trailer can be a complicated and lengthy process. Maybe you have been in a similar situation; one filled with confusion and a good amount of frustration between you and your spotter. However, the difficulty in … Continue reading →

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The greatest public works project?

The Municipal Posted on July 18, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Interstate 90 stretches from Washington to Massachusetts. Prior to the creation of the interstate highway system, travel between states could be problematic with road conditions varying wildly. (Photo by Andrew Mentock)

In 1919, Lt. Col. Dwight D. Eisenhower was part of the Transcontinental Motor Convoy, where 80 military vehicles drove from Washington, D.C., to California to test the usability of the United States road system. This was far from the straightforward … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Interstate 90

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