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Small towns and rural communities may produce less waste but that does not mean less work. Fewer staff, resources and vendor options create unique obstacles for smaller town solid waste managers. This panel discusses new challenges related to collections and post-collections.
Read MoreAcross the U.S. and Canada, many public works professionals have made conscientious efforts to adopt sustainability measures. Leaders in the fleet industry must be focused on what is happening in their shops and towns, and must also be able to adapt to what is coming over the horizon. As local officials look to be more environmentally aware, fleet leaders must be prepared for alternative fuels. A popular choice for fleet leaders is a compressed natural gas (CNG) program. With fewer emissions, lower costs, and no risk of spills, CNG is, at the least, an interesting proposition.
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The discoveries of man-made, contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), especially a group of chemicals names PFAS, constitute the greatest future threat to public confidence in our nation’s drinking water. The…
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Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year—approximately 1.3 billion tons—gets lost or wasted. Food loss and waste also amount to a major…
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Join us for a look at Cybersecurity through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International. Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.
Read MoreThe Commonwealth of Kentucky Light Duty Fleet is largely owned by the Finance Cabinet and leased to other agencies with agencies own their own heavy duty and specialty vehicles. With…
Read MorePotholes, like cold, snow and ice, come with winter. They are most prolific later in the season as freeze-thaw cycles are the primary cause of pothole formation. Potholes generate the…
Read MoreWinter operations is not limited to snow and ice season. Preparing for winter weather is a year-round charge for small cities and rural communities. Panelists explain how to prepare your winter…
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Facing years of aging infrastructure and inadequate sewer system capacity, the City of San Mateo was issued a Cease & Desist Order by the State of California Regional Water Quality…
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This webinar will provide an introduction to automated vehicles (AVs), including an international context. The webinar provides an overview of relevant terminology related to AVs as well as defines and distinguishes between automated, autonomous, connected, driverless, and self-driving vehicles. The webinar also discusses the potential benefits of AVs as well as concerns, from the perspective of individual travelers, the private sector, and communities (i.e. the public sector). The webinar then discusses the relationships between AVs and transportation infrastructure, covering roadway maintenance, vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, funding infrastructure upgrades, and planning infrastructure for an AV future. The webinar concludes with a brief overview of AV pilots in Australia, Singapore, Helsinki, and San Diego.
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