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Improving productivity and efficiency, while reducing costs is just part of a snow maintenance professional's job. GIS is a proven tool for data management, advanced planning, improving communication, state-of-the-art logistics,…
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Don't make the mistake of thinking that asset management is just another buzz phrase. It is a real-world approach that public works organizations are implementing to plan and set priorities for operations and maintenance, future projects, and resource allocation. It is essential that you have the knowledge and data to make the best decisions possible about critical infrastructure needs. Asset management provides the processes and tools for you to make these informed decisions. APWA is committed to providing the information you need to determine the best asset management approaches and systems for your organization's specific needs. Bring your questions and ideas and join in on this important discussion.Learning Objectives:Define what asset management is and what it isn't.Take advantage of the resources and information that APWA is providing about asset management.Select the best asset management approaches and tools for your organization's specific needs.
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The use of GPS and automatic vehicle location (AVL) is increasing in public works departments across the country. Generally, these technologies are used primarily during snow plow operations for route…
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The
starting point for this conversation will be the concept of ""Zero
Waste"" or ""Zero Landfill Waste"" which has gained significant
popularity among elected and environmental officials in the last decade.
Solid waste managers and even some customers question the usefulness of
setting ""zero"" as a goal – with the most popular comeback being
""what about disposable diapers and pet waste?"" Beyond goal
setting is the question of measurement. More than a simple math exercise:
calculating recycling, diversion and waste reduction progress is fraught with
social, political and technical challenges and is seen to vary among
jurisdictions.Learning Objectives:Evaluate waste reduction measurement systems.Get better recycling and diversion results.Navigate the political and social challenges for ""zero waste.
This forum of seasoned snow professionals from around the continent discuss their failures and challenges. Learn how they were solved in both the short and the long term.Topics will include…
Read MoreThe 2011 catastrophic Mouse River Flood devastated property and infrastructure in the North Dakota communities of Minot and Burlington as well as surrounding rural areas. This presentation will focus on the Minot Water Treatment Plant Hazard Mitigation Project and on current efforts to develop and implement a basin-wide flood risk reduction plan for the entire valley.
Read MoreIn 2007, six associations (including APWA), in collaboration with EPA, signed an historic agreement pledging to support effective utility management. In 2008, they released a report that identifies “Ten Attributes of Effectively Managed Water Sector Utilities.” In 2015, these organizations reconvened to review and update these attributes in light of the challenges facing today’s water sector. Find out how to use this tool to improve operations.
Read MoreNon-motorized travel is playing an increasing role in the development of livable, healthy, and sustainable communities. Additionally, urban roadway right-of-way must typically accommodate a wide range of roadside elements including traffic control devices, underground and above ground facilities, transit shelters, landscaping and street furniture. Let’s discuss roadway design that successfully meets these functional responsibilities.
Read MoreWorkshop Wednesday: Capital Improvement Planning Processes – Executing Processes for Successful Comm
For those tasked with developing a successful capital improvement program, this is a must attend presentation. We’ll review the required elements for a successful CIP; organizing stakeholders and getting support from the city council and public; preparing financial forecasts and project estimates; inventorying assets and identifying community needs, criteria for ranking projects, drafting CIP documents and living documents; project implementation steps and other considerations.
Read MoreThe Moorpark Desalter Project will extract the high salinity groundwater from the shallow aquifer at a newly constructed well field and then treat the water at a state-of-the-art desalination plant using membrane filtration technology for the removal of salts including chloride, total dissolved solids, boron, and sulfate.
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