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Transportation For America asks Congress to
adopt 'complete streets' program
In the last 15 years, more than 76,000 Americans have been killed
while crossing or walking along streets in their communities, including
3,906 children under 16 who have been killed this decade alone,
according to a report from the Washington-based Transportation For
America. TFA's "Dangerous by Design" report urges Congress to include a
plan for safer street designs in the federal transportation bill now
under consideration.
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Fall grounds maintenance tips
By Michael Keating
A five-step strategy will ensure lawns at government facilities
flourish this fall, according to TruGreen, the Memphis, Tenn.-based
professional lawn care services provider. The strategy should help
government grounds managers keep their grounds and lawns looking healthy
and well-maintained heading toward winter.
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Nine common misconceptions about
ethics
By Rob Rickard
You give the cashier at the grocery store a $10 bill, and you get
back change for a $20 bill. What do you do? Your response has nothing to
do with your professional ethics. Or does it? As public purchasing
professionals, ethical thinking and practice influence our lives at both
personal and professional levels.
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Hillsborough County, Fla., earns top
purchasing honor
By Larry Anderson
Success is in the air at the Hillsborough County, Fla., Procurement
Services Department, the latest of only six public agencies to meet the
strenuous and exhaustive criteria to earn the Pareto Award of Excellence
in Public Procurement.
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Chevy Impala Police Vehicle: High value and high performance.
Many police departments are challenged with reduced fleet budgets. The
Impala Police vehicle combines efficient cost of ownership with power,
performance and maneuverability to help officers get the job done. Take
advantage of a lower lifecycle cost than the Ford Crown Victoria,
best-in-class EPA-estimated MPG (17 city/24 highway/20 combined), lowest
MSRP in the segment and a 100,000 mile/5 year powertrain limited
warranty.* The Impala Police vehicle is rated for high speed emergency
vehicle operations and offers a best-in-class turning radius and ground
clearance. Investigate the Impala Police vehicle, Tahoe PPV and other
Chevy police and special service vehicles at gmfleet.com/police.
*Whichever comes first. See dealer for details
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