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In 2004, nearly all of the material taken to the Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre was sent to the landfill with only glass, cardboard, and metal being recycled. Committed to reducing the amount of material going into the landfill, the City of Whitehorse invested in new programs for pricing, public education, and materials recycling.
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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) epidemic is sweeping through the urban forests of the U.S. and Canada. The City of Naperville, Illinois, has implemented a comprehensive program of hybrid treatments, removal, and public education. Discover how to develop an EAB program to maximize ash tree survival within budgetary constraints.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Emergency Management Committee The Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) has been assisting local agencies since its incorporation in 2009. Learn about the agreements that allow member agencies to respond to requests from other communities; the types of requests they respond to; and the systems in place to make requests, effectively communicate, and dispatch necessary resources.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Utilities and Right-of-Way Committee Safety is always an issue, but most of us fail to measure it. Using the damage information reporting tool (DIRT), you can stay abreast of safety tendencies, utility damage trends, and determine if educational campaigns are effective.
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Last year, we heard from the City of Joplin about first responder and recovery activities after the devastating 2011 tornado. Now, it is time for a report on redevelopment and repair activities for vital infrastructure assets. Examine the progress made and funding options used.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Water Resources Committee Metering technology is advancing rapidly. Discover how new metering technology can be a positive tool for budget tracking, assessment of operational effectiveness and access to real-time customer consumption data to improve customer service procedures.
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Green infrastructure for stormwater management is being adopted across the continent. Unlike single-purpose gray stormwater infrastructure, which uses pipes to dispose of rainwater, green infrastructure uses vegetation and soil to manage rainwater where it falls. By weaving natural processes into the built environment, green infrastructure provides not only stormwater management, but can also improve air quality and help mitigate flooding.
Read MoreFollow this organization’s saga with first picking the wrong system and consultant for transferring their paper system into an electronic system, to righting the ship by hiring a new consultant with software that exactly fit their needs. It is smooth sailing now. Find out what they did wrong so you don’t make the same mistake.
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The process of implementing and fine-tuning APS and ABC systems creates a great deal of work for many internal stakeholders. All staff should be involved from the beginning because they are the experts on labor, equipment, materials, and vehicle needs.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Transportation Committee Even though roadway fatalities have been on a downward trend, fatality rates on rural roads still remain at more than two times that of urban roadways. FHWA’s Local Road Safety Plans and the Systemic Approach to Road Safety provide a framework for identifying the unique conditions that contribute to crashes.
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