Two experienced fleet managers share their insights and experiences in implementing green fleet initiatives in their respective cities, highlighting the challenges and opportunities they faced along the way.
Seasoned public sector fleet manager Brandon Walton shares how he controls his fleet budget amid uncertain times.
CHICO, CA - The City of Chico's Central Garage was able to save the replacement fund $1.6 million and saved $85,234 in reduced fuel consumption in the past three years.
WASHINGTON - According to a study from the National League of Cities, the nation's cities are cutting personnel and infrastructure projects as the economic downturn continues to take its toll on city finances.
ST GEORGE, UT – For the first time in three years, the City of St. George has adopted a budget, for 2011-2012, that allows the fleet to replace a number of vehicles.
TULSA, OK - The police union has been asked to give up officer take-home vehicles used outside city limits in order to save jobs and the helicopter and mounted patrol units.
OCEAN CITY, MD - City Manager Dennis Dare said the "right-sizing" means Ocean City won't have to resort to layoffs or furloughs as the state makes further cuts to municipal government aid.
CINCINNATI - Facing a $28 million deficit, more than 150 full-time city employees may be laid off in September unless the City of Cincinnati cuts expensive items such as take-home cars.
CHARLESTON, SC – North Charleston City Council's $82.2 million spending plan for 2009-2010 doesn't include funding for new equipment purchases, according to The Post and Courier.
OCEAN CITY, MD – A $2.5 million trimming of the Ocean City budget over the past few months has led to a proposed reduction of the town's take-home vehicle fleet, according to The Dispatch.
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