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Don’t miss this presentation from the Street Superintendent from the City of Warsaw, Indiana, about the city’s experiences with implementing anti-icing, deicing, and pre-wetting approaches. They experimented with various options, some worked, others didn’t, but the end result is an effective overall approach that allows them to recognize that every winter event is different and to apply the best method for each situation.
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Over the past two decades, the operational aspects of managing winter events have dramatically changed. Much of this change has been driven by new technologies, public expectations, and environmental concerns. Enjoy this fascinating examination of what we’ve learned, what’s changed, and the new winter maintenance technologies and approaches that are on the near horizon.
Read MoreJoin us for this interactive educational program sponsored by the APWA Winter Maintenance Committee. Our webinar programs are led by top experts in the field who convey new ideas, new methods, and new technologies in a fast-paced 1 hour time frame. Continue the conversation after the program, click here to download the facilator discussion guide.
Read MoreEkerö Municipality is a community of 27,000 inhabitants in Sweden. It is composed of a number of islands on Lake Mälaren near Stockholm. There is only one bridge to the mainland and all traffic must take the bridge or use the ferry. A new tunnel diversion that has been talked about for a long time is now under construction with an estimated completion date in 2026. The new road and tunnel system will have a massive impact on Ekerö that will lead to business investment and population growth. The residents are divided about the project and the municipal planning and communication departments are making strong efforts to communicate the progress of the construction and its impact.
Read MoreThe APWA Reporter Series “How Did They Do That?” comes to life in this fast-paced presentation where members of APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee and other authors of the series will share the projects and innovative approaches and technologies they have implemented in their organizations. We guarantee that you will be surprised and inspired and will take-away ideas that you can easily replicate in your operations.
Read MoreThe City of Arvada, Colorado, has established a life safety plan employee training program. Phase 1 training is presented by law enforcement, based on these principles, evacuate, evade, and defend. Employees then develop their own safety plans. Phase 2 reviews each employee’s workstation and provides options for evacuation, barricades, and first aid. Phase 3 is a drill that allows employees to test their safety plan and then get feedback from law enforcement observers. Employees report that they feel empowered and confident that they can handle emergency situations.
Read MoreIn 2013 Bagby Street, which runs through the heart of Houston’s Midtown District, underwent a street reconstruction and drainage improvement project. It included features, such as rain gardens and landscaping in the right-of-way, that were designed to filter harmful contaminants before any runoff could reach the Buffalo Bayou. Bagby Street was the first in Texas to earn a Silver Greenroads Certification and in the summer of 2017, Hurricane Harvey put the Greenroads sustainability certification to the test. This presentation will highlight how this project has emerged as an excellent example of resilient and high-performing infrastructure.
Read MoreCoconino County Public Works will share the key elements of their Snow Plan which was listed as an APWA Model Practice in their 2017 APWA Reaccreditation. The County maintains over 1000 miles of roads, only 200 of which are paved, in a remote, high elevation region that includes steep desert canyons, mountainous pine forests, and sprawling western plateaus. The snow season spans six months requiring a strategic response to deploy and manage resources for the 5th snowiest region in the U.S. (an average of 110 inches of snow a year). The Snow Plan is based on a “Right Place…Right Time” approach to strategically deploy snow removal resources.
Read MoreDon’t miss this case study about the succession planning efforts of the Department of Engineering Services of the City of Arlington, Texas. BEST is a two-tiered program. Tier One is focused on the individual. Each individual makes a commitment to fully participate in program activities, accept constructive criticism, and assist other participants in their individual development. Tier Two focuses on the organizational goals. This 12-month program includes monthly group sessions and individual coaching.
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Find out how the introduction of contract services has changed the Village of Mundelein’s winter operations program. They’ll explain how it has impacted levels of service and the bottom line and they will share the lessons they learned in integrating both public and private labor resources. Discover whether an effective mix of contract and in-house resources just might be a solution for your community.
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