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Interview with Benjamin J. Jordan, PE at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Consider Winter Maintenance in Transportation Design
This program addresses the major changes in each chapter of the “Green Book” and discusses the use of updated design guidance and design flexibility throughout the document.
MAP-21 creates a streamlined, performance-based, and multimodal program to address the many challenges facing the U.S. transportation system.
These challenges include improving safety, maintaining infrastructure condition, reducing traffic congestion, improving efficiency of the system and freight movement, protecting the environment, and reducing delays in project delivery.
Interview with Jennifer Gulick, MA at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Protecting Trees during Public Construction Projects
Pavement markings play one of the most important safety functions on our roads.
Many materials can be used for pavement markings. However, the performance and cost of the different materials vary greatly. Additionally, some materials are more appropriate for a given set of circumstances than other materials. The useful life of a pavement marking material often varies widely based on many factors. Finally, many agencies don’t have the financial resources to utilize the ideal solution and have to make do with what they have.
Interview with Mark L. Belshe at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: High-Performing Roads Using Scrap Tire Rubber
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), which was signed into law on August 10, 2005, established the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) as a core Federal-aid program. The overall purpose of this program is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads through the implementation of infrastructure-related highway safety improvements.
Interview with Brian G. Amundson, PE at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Mental Speed Bumps – Use of a Woonerf for Traffic Calming
Learn to evaluate all relevant costs that will occur during a facility’s lifetime, including initial construction, O&M and direct and indirect social and environmental impacts.
As public resources decline and expectations for accountability increase, public works departments need clearly defined procedures to be able to provide the greatest service value possible with the resources available. SOPs can be a huge morale booster for employees and increase their comfort level and confidence about how they do their work. Community stakeholders will be reassured that your maintenance activities are based on best practices and you'll spend less time trying to explain what you do and why you do it.