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The past couple of years have seen significant advances in snowplow technology, liquid deicers, road condition information systems, and material spreaders. Check out what's new and discuss how to make good budget decisions that meet the long term goals of your organization
The City of Overland Park, Kansas, worked with the manufacturer of the ARRB Roughometer to incorporate an intertial roughness sensor with GPS to quickly measure and report roadway conditions using GIS systems. Mounted in a pickup truck, this system is affordable and accurate.
Bexar County, Texas, is the largest recipient of pass-through financing projects in the state. The county issued bonds secured by an ad-valorem tax base to design and construct projects; then was reimbursed by Texas DOT. Coupled with the Advanced Transportation District Sales Tax, the County has achieved financing for six major transportation projects.
Attend this overview of the City of Lancaster’s Green Infrastructure (GI) Plan. You will discover strategies to integrate GI with urban renewal and infrastructure needs, thereby, better leveraging public investments.
Sponsored by the Public Works Historical Society (PWHS) Chicago urban planner Daniel Burnham famously argued that “beauty pays better than any other commodity.” His master 1909 Plan of Chicago boldly advocated transforming the banks of the Chicago River and the shoreline of Lake Michigan from one of the world’s largest industrial workshops into a site of leisure, lined with parks, beaches, and pleasure piers.
Sponsored by APWA’s International Affairs Committee China has the world’s longest high speed rail network with 6,200 miles (10,000km). It is expected to reach 16,000 miles (more than the rest of the world combined) by the end of 2015, connecting 42 cities, at a cost of $750 billion. Compare China’s project with California’s HSR planning.
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.
By intelligently synchronizing traffic signals and reducing stops, adaptive traffic control reduces the opportunity for conflict between vehicles. Discover how the INSYNC ATCS model adapts quickly to traffic demand, and reduces red light running and rear end collisions.
The City of Bakersfield has created a new commercial recycling program for big box stores that shifts the paradigm of how roll off compactors are used. Recycling has been increased and truck mileage reduced.
Making a strong commitment to their alternative fuel program, the City of Phoenix recently installed additional CNG fueling infrastructure at four of its major service centers. This presentation will discuss the findings of their performance tests and review the complexities of transitioning to new fuel programs.