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Gender diversity in the operations end of public works is shockingly poor. Women make up less than 10 percent of the workforce but even this figure includes those who work…
Read MoreTo address the issue of elevated chloride levels in surface and ground water and the associated environmental impacts these levels are causing, many agencies have been proactively making changes over the last decade in the products they select for deicing and the methods used to apply these products. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the the performance and impacts of alternative deicing methods including: non-chloride based deicers; blends of deicing products, and methods used to reduce the number of applications or the application rates of the deicers used. We’ll also discuss what the future holds for deicing products and practices and we will be seeking your input on what non-traditional practices or products you may be using. This will be a great chance to learn from each other!
Read MoreAnswer this: What is the main tool that you use to make winter weather decisions? If you answered radar, you need to attend this session! We will explore several key weather scenarios and walk you through what information you’ll need and where to get it. Weather scenarios ranging from road frost to black ice and snow will be covered. We’ll examine using smartphones, sensors, software, weather forecasting services, and decision support tools; all from an independent consultant who will give you straight talk about what works and what doesn’t.
Read MoreAny vehicle, regardless of who or what is driving it, has limits in the kinds of atmospheric weather and road surface conditions that it can handle. Take this opportunity to hear and discuss the results of an ongoing FHWA research project on how automated vehicles perform in adverse weather. Among the issues to be covered are how well the vehicles’ sensors and navigation systems perform when nearby vehicles and pavement markings are partially obscured; how road weather providers can best communicate information on current weather and road conditions to automated vehicles; and how an automated vehicle can determine whether a planned trip will be within the weather limits of its operational design domain (ODD). This session will also offer information about FHWA Road Weather programs and initiatives including voluntary data exchanges to accelerate safe integration of automated vehicles, maintenance decision support systems, and road weather data collection initiatives such as Pathfinder, Integrating Mobile Observations (IMO), and Vehicle Data Transfer (VDT).
Read MoreLessons Learned from Thousand Oaks, California: On November 7, 2018, a mass shooting occurred at a local bar & grill in Thousand Oaks, California resulting in the tragic deaths of…
Read MoreTo track the top technology trends that will impact public works in 2019, APWA’s Technical Committees named 16 technologies for consideration. Then the fun began when APWA conducted an NCAA bracket-style competition via APWA’s social media platforms. When we reached the final four, a wild card was added by APWA staff. The final 2019 Top Five Tech Trends are: Asset Management Technologies Augmented Reality Automated/Connected Vehicles Cybersecurity Smart Cities Don’t miss this examination of how APWA’s 2019 Top Five Trending Technologies will impact and alter how public works first responders, snowfighters and other front-line staff do their jobs.
Read MoreSeattle Public Utilities (SPU) has completed two projects using lining as a method for rehabilitating old pipelines. Less roadway restoration is a primary benefit. However, to make it work, there…
Read MoreFaster network speeds go hand-in-hand with higher network costs. So how do you balance the need to provide the bandwidth necessary for today’s (not to mention the future’s connected offices…
Read MoreDon’t miss this session about the current challenges and available tools related to pavement management. As a partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL),…
Read MoreDockless bikes and scooters are popping up in cities across the nation and are likely here to stay. Whether this emerging and disruptive technology is a successful “first mile –…
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