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When completed, the OC Loop will be a 66-mile bikeway intended to encircle much of west Orange County. The construction has galvanized local agencies to pursue projects along the route including flood control right-of-way and utility corridors, grade separated crossings, connections to other bikeways.
Read MoreArt is viewed by the public as imaginative, creative, whimsical, forward-thinking, but practical? NOT! Civil engineering is viewed by the same public as functional, utilitarian, but edgy? NOT! Minneapolis’ Public Works Department and the Art in Public Spaces Division have a unique relationship whereby both reach out to each other for advice and perspective.
Communication is not a one-size-fits-all activity, for example, knowing when to stop talking is an underused strategy that can be highly effective. This session is a must for those needing strategies for effective communication with elected officials, employees, citizens and the media.
Read MoreIncluded in the 8th Edition of the Public Works Management Practices Manual, is a new chapter on Environmental Management Systems (EMS). To be sustainable, environmental accountability needs to be integrated into agency decision-making and planning. An EMS provides a framework to document the procedures and processes for monitoring and reporting on environmental performance goals.
Read MoreDisasters can be overwhelming when an immediate response is required along with specialized equipment and expertise. Attend this session for an overview of the provisions and benefits of the Mutual Aid Agreement for Utah Public Works.
Read MoreResearch indicates that asphalt produced at lower temperatures lasts longer. Warm mix asphalt (WMA) also consumes less fuel in production while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. In 2015, the Town of Dedham, MA became the first municipality in the Commonwealth to require use of WMA and they are efficiently maximizing their $1.5m annual paving budget in a more responsible and sustainable manner.
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This presentation will share findings from a study conducted by the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering on behalf of CTDOT on winter highway maintenance best practices. The study examines practices on material use, impact of chemicals, corrosion, performance, safety, cost and identification of advanced methods and materials.
Read MoreDo you have trouble getting your project(s) approved?
Are you struggling to keep your project(s) a funding priority?
Are you getting pressure from your community to justify the value of your project(s)?
Join this program, brought to you by the APWA Center for Sustainability, to learn about tools to help you monetize community benefits such as improved water quality, public health and safety, energy conservation, flood risk reduction, etc.
Read MoreThe Village of Pleasant Prairie and Kenosha County partnered to on a park and ride project that included self-performed municipal construction work, an environmentally responsible design, several innovative construction techniques to reduce the impact of construction, meet critical timelines, and tight budget constraints.
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