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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service, Water and Environmental Programs (WEP) finances water and wastewater infrastructure in rural America where many systems struggle to meet standards or…
Read MoreSession 1: Public Works to the Rescue: Looking Beyond Structural Solutions for Effective MS4 Nutrient Control Effectively reducing nutrient loads will require a full suite of structural and non-structural implementation…
Read MoreWho is leading the charge for strengthening of our nation’s infrastructure and preparing for tomorrow? It is the organizations who are not following a ‘business as usual’ approach, but are…
Read MoreInspired by the 2019 National Public Works theme ““It Starts Here,” this session will focus on CPWA’s advocacy efforts for public works, federal infrastructure programs and other initiatives that affect…
Read MoreModel Inventory of Roadway Elements – MIRE, is the collection of data for transportation professions to make data-driven safety decisions. MIRE can be used to perform analyses supporting the strategic and performance-based goals in SHSP and HSIP. This presentation will focus on the two Local Road Fundamental Data Elements (FDE's) for Paved and Unpaved Roads.
Read MoreAs the complexity and diversity of fleet and winter maintenance equipment grows, the need for up-to-date and qualified fleet technicians does as well. Fifteen years ago, the APWA Kansas City Metro Chapter established a fleet technician competition that recognizes their role in public works and winter maintenance operations. This competition not only fosters better job performance, but also provides fleet technicians the opportunity to network and share knowledge. Find out how your APWA chapter or agency could set up a similar program.
Read MoreExplore how to develop and use equipment utilization measures as key performance indicators (KPI) for fleet and winter maintenance equipment. Examples will come from a project conducted for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) that examined utilization patterns over a variety of seasonal and non-seasonable equipment types.
Read MoreTalking Top Tech: Preparing for Implementation of Automated/Connected Vehicles. Join us for a look at preparing for implementation of automated/connected vehicles 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.
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There is a need for integrated and holistic models to support urban management to meet the complex social and ecological challenges currently facing our cities. Introducing an ecosystem services (ESS)…
Read MoreAre you understaffed? Have you repeatedly begged for additional resources, only to find that the tools you’re using to justify your need aren’t resonating with your governing body and decision-makers?…
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