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This case study explores how one city met the challenge of stopping reverse flow and basement backups on a tight schedule and involving multiple agencies. Explore how they determined the magnitude of the issue, pinpointed solutions and design parameters and completed the project using design-build.
Read MoreWinter maintenance of road surfaces, in the Twin Cities area, relies heavily on the use of salt (primarily NaCI). Local agencies have partnered as part of the TCMA Chloride Management Plan to create a computer based assessment tool to track salt use and progress toward achieving best practices that protect Minnesota’s lakes and streams.
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The Cornell Local Roads Program has a workshop on Snow and Ice Control for Local Officials. This session will discuss how the workshop was developed and how a strong workbook and training program can improve technology transfer and help all agencies improve their snow and ice control.
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Does your community know your snow and ice removal operations? Without providing someone with an expectation of service, they are left to determine what they would like to see. By following this step-by-step plan, you can develop message and communication actions that your agency can do to improve interaction with the community.
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The Engineering and Technology Committee developed this position statement on Professional Liability Insurance
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One hundred public works agencies in North America have achieved APWA Accreditation. Representatives from several of these agencies will share not only the efforts it took to be successful but also the benefits they have reaped since completing the process. It's all about what you are doing well and what you can do better.
Read MoreCharles (Chuck) Marohn is founder and president of Strong Towns which is a national media nonprofit that publishes award-winning daily articles by dozens of contributors, hosts events across the continent and shares insight and ideas through weekly podcasts.
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Coronado’s newest roundabout represents the latest in innovative features to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety while still improving road circulation. Its features include: raised crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, bicycle bypasses, shared lane markings, separate property access lane, an apron, plus aesthetic landscape and streetscape.
Read MoreThe City of Pasadena’s newly adopted performance measures are aimed at balancing trade-offs among travel modes and the differing mobility needs of community members. The 5 transportation measures are: vehicle miles traveled per capita, vehicle trips per capita, proximity and quality of the travel network, and number of trips associated with changes in land use.
Read MoreLearn about how state-of-the art traffic engineering techniques and new urban planning concepts can improve a sense of community, enhance neighborhood and pedestrian safety and reduce traffic volumes and speeds. Get the scoop about the new thinking about traffic calming, smart growth, traditional neighborhood design, and transit-oriented development.
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