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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.
Avoiding gridlock requires leadership capable of engineering change on a grand scale. As people move back to urban cores, public works is challenged to redefine urban transportation beyond the traditional car-centric view
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.
Don’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.
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.
The 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).
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.
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.
Sponsored by APWA’s Fleet Services Committee Join this in-depth discussion and open forum about alternative funding strategies for developing a sustainable fleet management and replacement program that reduces life-cycle costs, complies with emissions standards, and lessens environmental impacts.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)'s INVEST identifies characteristics of sustainable highways and provides information and techniques to help agencies and organizations integrate sustainability best practices into highway and other transportation projects. Scoring in a number of categories also allows agencies and consultants to compare traditional designs against more progressive designs and construction approaches. This system is voluntary and has completed a successful pilot project phase.