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Contents May 2007

Road Woes
Townships are struggling to fund the upkeep of deteriorating local roads, and the governor's proposed budget offers little relief. It focuses on mass transit and highways, leaving townships to ask, "Where is our piece of the funding pie?"

Cable Franchising Rights
Townships are fighting back against a recent ruling from the Federal Communications Commission that limits their control over cable franchising agreements.

Pavement Preservation
With road funding a constant question mark, townships are looking at all types of products and processes to give their pavements a new lease on life.

A Green Light for LED Traffic Signals
Townships are scoring big savings on their electric bills by switching to LED traffic signals, which are longer-lasting and more energy-efficient than their incandescent counterparts.

Shoring Up Local Bridges
Many local bridges are falling into disrepair, forcing townships to find resourceful ways to fund maintenance or rebuilding efforts.

Piggybacking on State Savings
Through the state's piggyback purchasing program, townships can get the best deals on aggregates and anti-skid, with no bidding required.

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