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This presentation will provide examples of tools and strategies that the City of Dunwoody has used to add over 10 miles of new bicycle facilities on existing roadways since incorporation in 2008. While some of the projects have involved major reconstruction of the roadway, the emphasis of this discussion will be techniques that are relatively low cost add-ons to pavement resurfacing projects. Early on city leaders established a goal of transforming the community, an inner suburb of Atlanta, into a more walkable and bicycle friendly environment. The city adopted a complete streets policy to consider accommodating cyclists not only on major transportation projects but also on pavement resurfacing projects. In implementing this policy the city has faced technical challenges and in some cases community skepticism and the presentation will provide specific examples of how design flexibility and proactive community engagement led to successful projects. In one example the city will show how it used tactical urbanism concepts from the city planning field to temporarily stage a road diet and pedestrian crossing in order to alleviate skeptic's concerns and gain community support. Example bicycle retrofit projects to be discussed include: a Restriping with narrower lanes a Minor road widening without curb and gutter a Moving curb and gutter in conjunction with sidewalk construction and resurfacing a Reconstructing a 4-lane roadway to a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes and wide sidewalks a Reducing 4-lane roadway to 2-lanes with a center turn lane and pedestrian refuge island a Adding a climbing lane a Designing a multi-use path adjacent to existing roadway The presentation will provide background information on the character of the city and its transportation system for context, provide an overview of the complete street policy, present several examples of implemented projects and discuss the city's response to common concerns from the community. During the question and answer period at the end of the presentation, the presenter will invite the audience to share challenges and creative solutions in their communities.Learning Objectives: Develop low-cost bicycle lane retrofit projectsImplement flexible design solutions for unique situationsEngage the community to build support for road diets and bicycle lane retrofits
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The Town of Easton, Massachusetts is opening its first public sewer system by using two very different public private partnership (P3) models to achieve their needs. The first two wastewater treatment facilities have resulted from unique and innovative financial and delivery models: 1. Ames Shovel Works Wastewater Treatment Facility: 50,000 GPD membrane facility with 3 groundwater recharge fields; publicly construction on private property, paid for (after grants) from 56% public funds and 44% private funds, private sector partner influenced faAade design, site layout, and construction coordination (truly where the ""partnership"" was tested). It is a public WWTF with the primary user being a private development. This P3 process requires Easements, Licenses, development agreement, MassDEP permits to be assigned, and many other ""up front documents."" This facility is operational. The Town learned many things which were applied to the next P32. Queset Commons Treatment Facility: 150,000 GPD membrane facility with 3 groundwater recharge fields; privately constructed on private property with investment from the Town. Town's capital costs for 50,000 GPD (1/3 of the facility capacity) is relatively fixed, the Town has 3rd party oversight abilities (beyond the standard building permit process) to ensure their investment ""value"" is not diminished. This P3 model required only a Development Agreement, there was no real town influence on easement, licenses, permits, etc. This facility is under construction with a phased start-up over time. The Town also learned many lessons that will strengthen their negotiating on future P3s.This presentation will highlight and contrast::The necessary level of design development for private construction versus public bid constructionThe different processes necessary to manage the risk for a public WWTF versus a private WWTFVery different cash flows and timelines for public versus private construction Many areas of overlap that future public & private owners should consider when looking at P3s.The conclusion will focus on how the different P3 Partners define ""value"" and how to bring those definitions together for a win-win partnership.Learning Objectives: Structure P3s that meet their community's needsNegotiate with private partners to achieve win-win P3sAnticipate and mitigate risks when entering a P3 for infrastructure development
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The City of Portage, Michigan, adopted a complete streets policy in 2015 to formalize the city's intent to plan, design, and maintain streets that meet the needs of all types of users. They will share what happens when you apply this concept to established neighborhoods. The construction of new sidewalks, bike lanes, and other facilities can be very invasive. Driveways need to be replaced, trees cut down, front yards torn apart. Using 'before and after photos' and design schematics to capture what words cannot, they've been able to show residents what to expect and get their support early on in the design stages. Budget challenges and cost analysis will also be described.Learning Objectives: Discuss the components of a complete streets policy and the challenges for implementing one.Budget for the unexpected when establishing a complete streets policy.Engage the public to gain support for complete streets.
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Fleet Services Workshop (Morning Session)APWA's Fleet Services Committee has planned a very special learning opportunity for Fleet professionals. This program will consist of 4 separate presentations that will feature practical solutions on the issues facing Fleet departments in today's world. You may attend just those presentations that meet your immediate needs or join us for the full day of programming. If you are interested in obtaining CEU credit for those presentations that you attend, please see the volunteer monitors in the room and have your badge scanned after each presentation.Monday, August 28, 20178:00 – 9:30 a.m. Monday General Session9:45 – 11:00 a.m. Real-World Disaster Planning from a Fleet perspective.Speakers: James D. (Darryl) Syler, Fleet Manager, City of Dublin, OH; Marilyn L. Rawlings, CEM, Fleet Manager, City of Cape Coral, FLPanelists will share information about their own agency's disaster planning and recovery efforts and provide information about training exercises and a blueprint for planning and developing response plans that you can implement for the specific needs of your fleet operations.11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Visit the PWX Exhibit Floor. Attendees will receive a list of exhibitors with fleet-related products and services so that you can make the best use of your time on the Exhibit Floor.(For information about the afternoon presentations, scroll down on the schedule and click on ""Fleet Services Workshop (Afternoon Sessions)Learning Objectives:Get tips for how to conduct emergency preparedness and response training for fleet departments.Develop an emergency preparedness plan for your fleet operations.Compare various options for disaster planning and recovery for fleet operations.
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APWA's Facilities and Grounds Committee has planned an in-depth exploration into management systems and approaches. Among the topics to be covered are:Overview of Building Management SystemsThis session will focus on the various building management systems as they pertain to security, life safety and facility operations and how each one plays a critical role in maintaining the overall functionality of the structure. Some of these systems are easy to forget until such time they cease to operate.Learning Objectives:Recognize that there are many different building management systems that impact the overall functionality of the structureExamine their own maintenance activities to ensure that all of their building systems are being evaluated and not overlookedDevelop a more comprehensive operational maintenance plan for each of their facilitiesEffective Leadership in Facilities ManagementThis training will give an overview of what Effective Management from the point of a Facilities Manager should look like It will be an overview of what skills are needed to effectively manage employees, contractors, and how to deal with an elected body.Learning Objectives:To gain a better understanding of how to manage employees fairly and effectivelyTo have a better understanding of what type of a relationship is needed to manage the contractors we hireTo better define the relationship with the elected bwhitody, and what skills are needed to avoid the mine field The Value of a Maintenance Management PlansThis session will focus on the developing maintenance management plans (MMP) – Managing your Assets.Learning Objectives:Recognize that there are many assets that make up a maintenance management planCommunicate the importance of knowing and tracking all of your assetsManage the organization more efficiently and effectively Overview of Facilities Work Flow ManagementThis session will focus on developing a workflow management process, which includes work orders and work requests, database creation, and maintenance, establishing standards, custodial care, routine maintenance, and outsourcing. Some of these systems are easy to forget until such time they cease to operate.Learning Objectives:Recognize the various components and steps needed to create an effective workflow management planEvaluate various maintenance components to tailor a workflow management plan for each facility for which they have responsibilityDevelop a comprehensive workflow management plan for their overall department responsibilities Parks and Grounds Asset ManagementThis training will give an overview of inventory and asset management. It will discuss how to identify facilities and grounds as assets and provide insight on establishing priorities and standards.Learning Objectives:To gain a better understanding of how to identify assetsTo have a better understanding of establishing goals, priorities, and standardsTo better manage facilities and grounds by identifying potential problems and assigning tasks
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Most public works departments in warmer climate regions do not have the means to implement extensive snow and ice remediation programs. But when inclement weather does occur, the incidents still need to be managed, tracked, and recorded. Attend this case study of how the Greenville, South Carolina, public works department implemented a work management program to dispatch and geo-spatially track inclement weather operations.Learning Objectives:Discuss how using the resources and data the already have can achieve surprising positive results.Evaluate some unorthodox ideas used by Greenville for dispatching snow and ice events to determine if they would work for your situations.Review how to implement a temporary command center for dispatching snow and ice events.
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The Winter Maintenance Assessment Tool (WMAt) is a new and free online tool to help you assess your winter maintenance operations. It was developed as a part of the Minnesota…
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Weather challenges and solutions vary by location. Focusing on case studies in recent Midwest winter events, attendees will learn to which weather parameters should weigh heavier in operational decisions for…
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This session will detail how the City of Farmington Hills planned, budgeted & built a state-of-the-art brine production facility, including liquid storage & distribution system. This facility is used to…
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The City of Davenport, Iowa, is a fully accredited city with a population of approximately 100,000. There are 1,600 lane miles of roads to be plowed with over 400 cul-de-sac's…
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