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Maximizing PAVER for Local Agencies—High-Impact M&R Analyses

The APWA-endorsed PAVER Pavement Management System is the most widely used pavement management system in the United States. The recent release of PAVER contains new features that provide agencies with…

Retention of Women in Engineering: Implications for Public Works Teams

Research shows that thirty years into their careers, women in engineering are half as likely as the men who stayed to report that they are still working despite decades of…

The Pathway to Success: DOT’s Navigator Tool and Other Resources to Access Federal Grant Opportunities Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) authorized over $600 billion in funding for DOT programs, including bridge reconstruction, roadway repair, street safety, airport terminals, railway expansion, transit expansion, port construction, etc.…

Utility Leadership via Career Progression

The purpose of this presentation will be to educate peer utilities on the career progression efforts Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) developed for our Collection System Division. In the current workforce…

Australia 2023—Jennings Randolph International Fellowship Study Tour

The speaker was selected to travel to Brisbane and Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, for a study tour focused on Australian asset management and public governance with emphasis on prioritization…

Diversifying Your Leadership Team (The Myron D. Calkins “Excellence in Leadership” Series Presentation)

Nationally Black, Indigenous, and people of color (minorities) continue to have obstacles placed in their way to lead at the highest levels of their departments and organizations. The speaker wrote…

Fleet Management—Back to Basics

This session will offer an introduction to how to run an effective fleet management program as well as a back-to-basic look at fleet management practices. Often, as fleet managers, we…

Integrating Drones and GIS for Urban Forest Management

Immerse yourself in our interactive workshop, where we delve into the intricate relationship between drone technology and GIS applications in urban forest management. Learn the art of utilizing drones for…

McDougall Creek Wildfire—Public Works and Fire Rescue—Side by Side

In August 2023, the City of West Kelowna, British Columbia, faced an unprecedented wildfire event that affected the northern portions of the community. During this event, approximately 90 homes in…

Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings and Signs—Why is it Important?

FHWA’s new requirements for assessing retroreflectivity will be presented, and the most cost-effective methods for agencies to be in compliance will be discussed. New and existing technologies for assessing retroreflectivity…