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From 2008 through 2014, the City of Houston (COH) moved to an automated pavement management system using cameras and a profiler to collect data via a Street Surface Assessment Vehicle…
Read MoreFirstNet was established by Congress to oversee the development of a nationwide broadband network for public safety—a network that prioritizes public safety and provides an interoperable platform for exchanging data.…
Read MoreIn 2016, San Francisco voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to set-aside $19 million a year for Public Works to maintain the City’s 124,000+ street trees, providing the first-ever sustainable…
Read MoreStormwater Green Infrastructures are typically built for multipurposes: stormwater treatment and green space. Established vegetation is used to achieve the designed functions. However, plants often fail before established. The main…
Read More5G/Small Cell is coming – the technology is already being installed in some areas. We will talk about the current status of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 5G rollout rules…
Read MoreAPWA’s Winter Maintenance Subcommittee will host this open forum for discussing the most current and pressing issues that are facing public works and winter operations professionals today. We’ll break into smaller groups to concentrate on different operational components and then come back together to report out to the larger group. The Winter Maintenance Subcommittee will use the information gathered to establish a road map for future planning for conference sessions, webinars, and articles.
Read MoreWhile snow and ice control programs across North America can vary depending upon individual needs and resources, there remain areas of commonality. This review of various small to large agency winter maintenance programs will provide insight into modes of operation, best practices, barriers to implementation, and successful methods for facilitating change management. Discover how agencies can help themselves through a better understanding of proven options and available resources.
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Join us for a look at Asset Management Technologies through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International. Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.
Read MoreThroughout the country, the importance of Public Works is not perceived by many people. What does Public Works do on a daily basis? Why is Public Works important? Why do…
Read MoreThe Michigan APWA Chapter partnered with Grand Rapids Community College to build a Public Works Academy, moving individuals from poverty to great jobs in public works and filling the need…
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