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Research indicates that asphalt produced at lower temperatures lasts longer. Warm mix asphalt (WMA) also consumes less fuel in production while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. In 2015, the Town of Dedham, MA became the first municipality in the Commonwealth to require use of WMA and they are efficiently maximizing their $1.5m annual paving budget in a more responsible and sustainable manner.
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Utilizing alternative fuels in your agency’s fleet can provide additional security during times of emergencies. In many cases, they are readily available and do not require additional transportation to be utilized. Identifying the level of winter type emergencies, current fleet vehicles and fiscal documentation on alternative fuel infrastructure will help public works professionals make their case back home.
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Does your community know your snow and ice removal operations? Without providing someone with an expectation of service, they are left to determine what they would like to see. By following this step-by-step plan, you can develop message and communication actions that your agency can do to improve interaction with the community.
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Keeping your snow-fighting equipment in top shape is a continuous process that begins when the last snow of the season has fallen.
Read MoreThis CLL will explore how training works and what levels of training are appropriate for what level of operations and employee responsibility; training options for operators, for managers, and for training situations where both operators and managers are being trained at the same time.
Read MorePublic works professionals stand as the first line of defense for community health and well-being; including building and maintaining safe facilities and transportation systems, water and waste handling systems, pollutant emissions – the list goes on. However for it all to work, consideration must be given to the factors affecting all citizens. Join us for a discussion of public works’ obligations with respect to environmental justice for poor and minority populations.
Read MoreRon Calkins Assumes Presidency of APWA
Read MoreCoronado’s newest roundabout represents the latest in innovative features to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety while still improving road circulation. Its features include: raised crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, bicycle bypasses, shared lane markings, separate property access lane, an apron, plus aesthetic landscape and streetscape.
Read MoreAdults between the ages of 25 and 34 form the largest age demographic in Seattle. Since 2005, bike commuting has increased 44% and driving alone has decreased 14%. To meet this trend head-on, Seattle is implementing a plan to become the nation’s leader in bicycle transportation. They have something to teach to every community that intends to thrive in the coming decade.
Read MoreLearn how to use triple bottom line (TBL) based economic analysis to determine total financial + social + environmental returns. We’ll report on how the City of St. Paul used TBL to zero in on stormwater management implications and protect a creek that was receiving discharge from a project site.
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