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Operationsby StaffOctober 18, 2016

Denver Smart City Program Awarded $6M U.S. DOT Grant

The City and County of Denver, Colo., was awarded a $6 million grant to implement traffic management technologies through its Smart City Program. This includes installing communication devices in 1,500 fleet vehicles.

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Green FleetOctober 17, 2016

LAPD Equipping Tesla Sedan as Patrol Vehicle

The Los Angeles Police Department will test a Tesla Model S sedan as a patrol car, because it offers higher performance and longer range than other battery-electric vehicles on the market.

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Procurementby StaffOctober 17, 2016

Ill. DOT Asks Local Agencies for Plowing Help

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking some local government agencies for help plowing specific state routes while it awaits the delivery of its plow equipment.

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Procurementby StaffOctober 14, 2016

Fleet Sales Decline 17% in September

Sales of vehicles to government agencies from five manufacturers fell 17.3% to 22,823 units in September, but remain solidly positive through three quarters of 2016, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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Fundingby StaffOctober 14, 2016

Wash. City Creates Fleet Replacement Program

The City of Prosser, Wash., has established its first ever fleet replacement program. The program is expected to be fully funded over four years, and the city is now making 125% yearly payments over the next four years.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 14, 2016

Va. City Manager Investigated for Vehicle Crash

City of Petersburg, Va., leaders are investigating its acting city manager after a potential hit-and-run crash involving a fleet vehicle.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 14, 2016

City, County to Build Joint CNG Station

The City of Olathe and Johnson County, both in Kansas, have agreed to collaborate on the construction of a $3.3 million joint compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station.

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PoliceOctober 12, 2016

Nev. Sheriff's Office Upfits K9 Vehicle with Community Donations

The Carson City (Nev.) Sheriff's Office is making its K9 Unit vehicles safer thanks to donations from the community.

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Fundingby StaffOctober 12, 2016

Utah City Leasing 3 Custom Fire Engines

The City of St. George is leasing three new pumper trucks for just over $2 million. The units will allow the Fire Department to retire reserve trucks that have been in use since the 1970s.

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Procurementby StaffOctober 11, 2016

Calif. to Purchase 50% ZEVs by 2025

The State of California has increased its zero emission vehicle (ZEV) purchasing mandates for state agencies, bumping it up to 50% of light-duty replacement vehicles by 2025.

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