Tag: liability

Highway and Public Works

Why Traffic Signal Inspections Should Be an Essential Part of Your Municipality’s Maintenance Program

Why Traffic Signal Inspections Should Be an Essential P...

Mark De Mers Sep 2, 2025 0 42

Traffic signal inspections are a vital part of any municipal maintenance program, ensuring safety, reliability, and defensible rec...

Highway and Public Works

Understanding Roads-by-Use: A Legal and Operational Guide for Highway Departments

Understanding Roads-by-Use: A Legal and Operational Gui...

Mark De Mers Jul 28, 2025 0 73

Roads-by-use are a legally complex, operationally sensitive component of many municipalities’ highway systems. They require a clea...

Highway and Public Works

How Asset Management Systems Help Municipalities Defend Against Liability Claims

How Asset Management Systems Help Municipalities Defend...

Mark De Mers Jun 1, 2025 0 138

Asset management systems offer far more than just inventory tracking. They provide a critical layer of legal protection for munici...

Stormwater and Environmental

Keeping Up-to-Date Records on MS4 Stormwater Installations

Keeping Up-to-Date Records on MS4 Stormwater Installat...

Milo Chen May 17, 2025 0 128

For MS4 communities, recordkeeping isn’t just paperwork. It’s the foundation of an effective, compliant, and resilient stormwater ...