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Many public works agencies are struggling to deliver services without the staffing levels they had in the past. Explore real-life examples of where contracting out to private service providers made sense, how the conversion from public agency staffing to private sector operations was completed, and the benefits, costs, and risks encountered.
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Designed clear zones are one way to prevent the injuries and fatalities that occur when distracted or speeding drivers run off the roadway. The basics of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide will be covered in this session.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Small Cities and Rural Communities Committee Don’t miss this discussion of the implications, on small and rural communities, of any new legislation being considered to reauthorize the MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century) rule which funds surface transportation programs in the United States.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Transportation Committee Don’t miss this overview of the steps and components for replacing and rehabilitating of asphalt pavement using Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR), Hot In-Place Recycling (HIPR); Cold In-Place Recycling (CIPR); and Warm Mix methods. We’ll share case studies for each method and lessons learned.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Accreditation Program With the growing interest in APWA’s Accreditation program, it is time that you discovered what the process is and the value that being an Accredited Agency would bring to your operations and community. Representatives from Accredited Agencies will host a roundtable discussion and answer all of your questions.
Read MoreWhat does the gateway corridor into your city say about your community? These corridors have the potential to be vibrant marketplaces within sustainable communities that promote alternative transportation modes, improved commerce, and community connectivity.
Read MoreRecognizing the impact of congestion on the economic prosperity of the region, the City of Toronto has identified eight strategies for a congestion management plan: *intelligent transportation systems, *congestion engineering studies, *incident and event response, *construction coordination, *curbside management, *alternative transportation modes, *traveler information, *traffic management centre
Read MoreExplore this case study that features how one city manages contracts to deliver public works operations and services, such as snow removal. Learn about structuring the contract for cost control, risk management, anticipating volatile fuel and materials costs while managing a fixed budget.
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Ever get stuck answering a question for a reporter? What about when communicating with an elected official? Have you ever written a technical paper and after presenting it, your audience was still not able to comprehend the message you were trying to deliver? These are all issues that many of us in public works occasionally struggle with.
Read MoreUsing industry benchmarks, the City of San Jose, California was able to reinforce that preventive maintenance efforts were underfunded, identify the funding necessary to reach acceptable service levels, and collaborate with the City budget office to align with available funding.
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