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APWA members who have participated in ASCE’s public agency peer review program will share the resulting insights they’ve gained on the challenges facing public agencies and the best practices being implemented. You will probably hear discussion on some of the issues that your agency faces and be able to take away a new perspective on finding the right solutions for your situations.
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The Village of Skokie, Illinois, celebrated the opening of their downtown train station stop in April 2012. This complicated project involved government agencies at all levels and was successfully shepherded to completion using the construction manager approach. It is pedestrian-oriented, used by walkers, bus travelers, and bicyclists.
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The City of Ottawa uses a structured framework to engage employees in a process of identifying innovative management, operating, and business practices to improve performance and reduce costs. Discover how to get started and turn ideas into reality.
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Graffiti Action Days are volunteer graffiti removal events that empower the community to reclaim their neighborhoods from the visual blight of graffiti. The cost burden of graffiti removal is shifted from the City to neighborhood groups, and using SoSafe Graffiti removers, volunteers can quickly and easily remove graffiti tags. Additionally, high visibility “graffiti hot spots” are identified and proactive measures are taken with the cooperation of property owners to reduce or prevent graffiti occurrences, which results in a reduced burden on city graffiti abatement resources.
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So you’re thinking about using porous pavement? This session is designed to review the emerging trends, options and maintenance considerations for greener streets and non-motorized facilities.
Case studies will include current information gleaned from new data from the recent increase in porous asphalt streets. Presenters will review appropriate cost comparison methods to allow you to provide decision makers with the total cost information, not just a comparison of pavement and aggregate material costs. The impact of additional excavation, reduced stormwater management, less winter maintenance, and other items will be reviewed.
Read MoreDon’t underestimate the importance of effective two-way and results-oriented public involvement campaigns on your agency’s credibility and ability to obtain funding for transportation projects. The Nevada Department of Transportation will describe the outreach and media strategies used for some of their more controversial transportation projects.
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Combining the multiple priorities and goals of several agencies resulted in the design and construction of a “green” and sustainable groundwater recharge facility near the headwaters of Thorn Creek in Illinois, creating wetland filters and a storm drainage outfall.
Read MoreThe City of Olathe, Kansas, moved from asset management by departmental silos to a holistic approach that merged into one system, maintenance activities for divisions with large, linear assets (water distribution, wastewater and stormwater collection, streets, signals, signs, lights).
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Learn how the City of Milwaukee uses an effective preventive maintenance program and best management practices to reduce operating costs and improve working conditions at the historic Milwaukee City Hall Complex.
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Groundwater desalination filter technology is improving, requiring less energy to desalinate, but disposing of brine is still an issue. Learn how a project in Ventura County, California, is installing desalination technology, setting competitive rates, and dealing with the outfall discharge.
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