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.
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In December, the department reported that it is operating with 30% fewer fire engines than it needs to properly cover the city.
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Seasoned public sector fleet manager Brandon Walton shares how he controls his fleet budget amid uncertain times.
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The City of Charlotte, North Carolina, is considering a $1.45 million investment in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and a purchase of 55 electric vehicles for the fleet.
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The NLC survey reported that cities’ General Fund revenues have still not yet fully recovered from the 2006 recession and remain at less than 98% of that year’s levels.
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A new report from the National League of Cities (NLC) finds that cities are in a better fiscal condition than the year before, with city revenues nearing pre-recession levels.
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The economy is undoubtedly improving, and oftentimes, public fleet finances are improving along with it. In a Government Fleet survey, 59% of respondents said their fleet finances are back to pre-recession levels and 80% said they’re optimistic about the future, but others still face challenging times and fear their budgets will never get back to “normal.”
Read More →Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake proposed a 2014 fiscal-year budget that aims to close a $30 million budget shortfall by shifting funding from City’s Mobile Equipment Fund and changing the City’s vehicle purchasing method to a lease finance model.
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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.
Read More →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.
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