How transit ballot measures fared in Nov. 5 elections
Of the 26 local, county and state transportation-related ballot measures tracked by Smart Cities Dive, 18 passed. Transit campaigns nationwide have gained momentum in recent years due to communities’ increasing focus on accessibility, green infrastructure and reconnecting communities, said Jessica Grennan, executive director of the American Public Transportation Association’s Center for Transportation Excellence, during a Nov. 7 webinar. “Regardless of the political makeup, people are supporting transit,” she added.
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Wisconsin communities receive $273M in water infrastructure grants, loans
More than $273 million in federal funds will go to 86 municipalities in Wisconsin to improve drinking water in the state.The funding is part of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and will be used for water infrastructure projects such as replacing lead service lines and removing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances from the drinking water.
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ODOT awards $17.5 million in grants to support public workforce transportation in rural and urban areas of Ohio
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has awarded more than $17.5 million in grants to support public workforce transportation in rural and urban areas of Ohio. The funding is through the Ohio Workforce Mobility Partnership Program (OWMP) and will support 33 transit projects in 16 counties that increase the ease and efficiency of transporting residents to economically significant employment centers or places of employment outside of their home communities.
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Super Products
Over the past 50 years, Super Products LLC, an Alamo Group Company, has grown from a small manufacturing company to a nationally recognized supplier of vacuum trucks. Super Products has always been at the cutting edge of vacuum truck development featuring advanced technology and customized solutions driven by customer needs. Innovation is at the forefront of everything Super Products does.
www.superproducts.com

Thieman Tailgates
Thieman Tailgates, Inc. markets a full-line of hydraulic liftgates for light, medium and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Toplifters, Stowaways, Railgates, Sideloaders and Conventional models are all part of the Thieman line-up. For many years Thieman has been customizing liftgates to meet specific needs. From 1000lb to 6600 lb lifting capabilities, Thieman can provide a liftgate for almost every application.
thiemantailgates.com

Advanced Drainage Systems
Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is focused on drainage products and services that deliver solutions for the most persistent and challenging water management problems. From safely pre-treating and managing stormwater runoff, to helping developers and property owners harvest rainwater, we focus on the development of water solutions that make land more arable, cities more livable, and the world a greener place to live.
www.adspipe.com

Best Management Products
The company’s original product, the SNOUT® Oil and Debris Separator, has become one of North America’s most popular stormwater quality products, with over 80,000 installations in the USA and Canada. Over time, the company has developed other products that enhance the capability of the SNOUT, including the Bio-Skirt® oil-reducing boom and the Stainless TrashScreen™ for Full Trash Capture. BMP’s newest product is the Turbo Plate® which reduces turbulence and increases sediment and T.S.S. capture in a sump structure.
www.bmpinc.com

Port of Detroit, other Great Lakes ports get funding boost for clean energy shift
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to finalize more than $200 million in grant funding in the coming weeks to accelerate the clean energy transition at three Great Lakes shipping ports. The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, and the Illinois International Port District were each selected for grants last month under the Biden administration’s Clean Ports Program.
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As Savannah, Georgia’s streets flood again, city council discusses path forward for drainage improvements
Savannah streets were inundated with water from heavy rainfall Thursday, causing street flooding that left cars floating through water up to headlights in what is the city's fourth significant urban flooding event since late July. City Manager Jay Melder said around 5 p.m. that the city experienced 8 inches of rain Thursday. Nearly 50 city roads were closed due to flooding. As the rainfall filled Savannah streets, city council engaged in a discussion about how to foot the bill for vast stormwater improvements as climate change contributes to increased severe weather events. The city does not have a dedicated fund for stormwater projects, and council heard a presentation from city staff on what a potential stormwater utility fund could accomplish.
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Springfield, Illinois could have new $40M water distribution facility, public works facility
The city's Planning and Zoning Commission met on Oct. 16 to discuss a petition for a new water distribution facility for City Water, Light and Power and building for the Public Works department on the east side of Springfield. The estimated cost of the project is $40 million.
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