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Through APWA's partnership with People to People International, APWA members visited Cuba in November 2013. This presentation will share the speakers' experiences in Cuba both interacting with Cuban public works professionals and immersing themselves in the Cuban culture.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s International Affairs Committee As part of a Jennings Randolph Fellowship study tour, the speaker gained insight into how Australians advocate for the public works profession. She’ll also share with you how public works issues, similar to ones faced in North America, are viewed and managed by our colleagues from down under.
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For City’s with existing GIS, the leap from desktop to mobile is upon us. Hear how the City of Ames, Iowa is leveraging existing ESRI GIS platforms and using IPad and web applications to view, edit, and share data in real-time for sign management, water distribution, sewer inspection, tree inventories, and NPDES reporting.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Utility & Public Right-of-Way Committee “Looking the other way” is not an option for addressing abandoned utilities. They cause a host of problems: limiting space for new installations, creating confusion when trying to locate lines, and posing unnecessary hazards. Examine solutions including: repurposing, complete or partial removals, and charging fees.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Fleet Management Committee Every agency needs to know the cost to do their work, whether it’s patching a pothole, repairing a guardrail, or cleaning a sewer line or maintaining fleet and equipment. Agencies often bill others for their services. Assuring total compensation for reimbursable services performed is imperative so that those receiving the service are fairly charged. It is also crucial to know how overhead is determined.
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Follow the example of the City of San Jose, California which has merged a successful recruitment program, traditional training approaches, and a practical hands-on apprentice program to develop highly productive, fluid and efficient technicians who have the ability to work on both heavy and light equipment.
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The first part of this presentation will focus on the development of a stormwater utility and credit policy by the City of Kitchener, Ontario. This model approach is being adopted by other communities in Canada. The use of permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP) as a stormwater control measure will also be discussed.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Center for Sustainability Sustainable transportation practices provide greater effectiveness, efficiency, and safety in mobility and lessen environmental and ecosystem impacts. Attend this critical discussion about the future of sustainable transportation.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Transportation Committee Take on the challenge of promoting Zero Death’s by using special strategies for school systems, local businesses, and commuters. Explore educational tools for finding support and making the message “hit home” for the Zero Death initiative.
Read MoreDevelopment of a Canadian Pavement Design, Construction, and Maintenance Guide for Pervious Concrete
Examine the key findings and components of the newly developed Pervious Concrete Pavement Design Guide developed by the Cement Association of Canada, the Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology, and Waterloo University.
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