Video
Don't miss this completely interactive, compelling, and relevant exploration of the challenges and solutions public works directors encounter every day. Who will pick the topics to be discussed? YOU! Who will be the speakers? YOU! Be inspired to share your story and learn from the mastery achieved by your colleagues in the public works profession. You are going to be so enthused about what you are learning – you'll be tweeting out your insights to your pals who can't join us!
Read MoreIn working with neighboring communities to establish a regional bicycle master plan, the City of Redondo Beach set out to create a sense of welcome at the city’s boundary, improve the visitor experience, attract customers to the pier, and improve the driver and pedestrian experience. The scope included signalized intersections to regulate bicycle traffic, specialized marking and pavement treatments.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Small Cities Rural Communities Committee Bring your questions and benefit from the lessons-learned by other public works professionals who have been through the process of choosing funding options for a stormwater management program. Figure out if establishing a stormwater utility would work for your agency.
Read MoreThe three pillars for sustainable management of infrastructure include: stewardship, asset management, and financial planning. In Australia, local governments account for their infrastructure in their financial statements. It is about balancing priorities, risks, levels of service and available funding to move beyond technical management assets to incorporate stewardship and long-term financial planning.
Read MoreLeduc County’s Nisku Spine Road project is its first attempt at implementing a value-based project delivery system developed by researchers at Arizona State University. Using the process, proposal evaluation time was reduced by 75%. The main advantage of the process was its ability to simplify contractor selection through the alignment of project expertise.
Read MoreIn recent citizen surveys among cities nationwide, similar to Bloomington in size and demographics, the City of Bloomington ranked #1 in 2012, #2 in 2013, and #1 in 2014 for resident satisfaction in snow and ice control. Bloomington is proud of the fast response and results that are the product of the teamwork and support of all public works employees. Learn about the best practices, materials, and technologies they use.
Read More
Alberta Transportation has witnessed an increase in Motor Vehicle Accidents involving vehicles being blown-off the due to extreme cross-winds.
Read More
Having a complete Winter Operations Plan and Manual provides for consistency, continuity, increased operational efficiency and effectiveness, and better environmental practices. This presentation will feature an outline that agencies can use to develop or update their Winter Weather Operations Plans.
Read MoreIt is no longer enough to have just mechanical experience if your ambition is to become a fleet manager. Today's fleet professionals must have skills and knowledge in business management, human resources, information technology, risk management, finance, and asset management. This program was brought to you by the APWA Fleet Committee, to provide the latest information about the importance of training and pay scale development, as well as details regarding APWA’s CPFP certification program.
This program has been approved for .2 CEUs or 2 PDHs. Please note there is a $7 fee per non-member individual requesting CEUs (there is no fee for members).
After viewing this program, participants will be better able to:
– Discover what it takes to become a top candidate for a fleet management position.
– Prepare a comprehensive succession plan and make the transition seamless.
– Determine what consultant and contract employee contract agreements should include.
Read MoreIn Helsinki, Finland they have about 100 snow covered days per year, with snow depths varying from 0 cm to 60 cm. For bicycles, as little as 2 cm of snow is too much. They are embarking on a pilot program consisting of brush and salt and deicing tactics and cooperation with the Helsinki Cyclists association to promote winter cycling and get feedback on the pilot’s success.
Read More