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The City of Minneapolis Water Treatment and Distribution completed a two-phase vulnerability assessment. It provided a holistic and quantitative review of a broad range of risks and vulnerabilities including physical and cyber security, dependencies, natural hazards and source water quality and quantity management.
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Winters in New England can challenge the operational and financial resources of public works departments. This interactive presentation will relate the planning, communications, and response efforts taken by various public works departments in the New England Chapter.
Read MoreJoin this program, brought to you by the APWA Water Resources Committee to learn about tools to help you develop a formal asset management system.
Each discipline within Public Works operations have assets for which we are responsible. Those assets vary from community to community. Public Works professionals have been managing them for years; so why do we need to develop a formal asset management system? This session will address how a formal system will benefit your operations, how to begin a formal asset management system, how to utilize computer based software as part of your formal asset management system and include another public entity’s lessons learned.
Read MoreDon’t miss this opportunity to hear how three Minnesota Cities/Counties are implementing asset management to weather the storm of challenges facing today’s facility managers. Discover what tools they are using and how they are able to sustainably support, plan for, budget, and implement capital improvements, long-term.
Read MoreIn 2007, six associations (including APWA), in collaboration with EPA, signed an historic agreement pledging to support effective utility management. In 2008, they released a report that identifies “Ten Attributes of Effectively Managed Water Sector Utilities.” In 2015, these organizations reconvened to review and update these attributes in light of the challenges facing today’s water sector. Find out how to use this tool to improve operations.
Read MoreNon-motorized travel is playing an increasing role in the development of livable, healthy, and sustainable communities. Additionally, urban roadway right-of-way must typically accommodate a wide range of roadside elements including traffic control devices, underground and above ground facilities, transit shelters, landscaping and street furniture. Let’s discuss roadway design that successfully meets these functional responsibilities.
Read MoreWhat's a Lightning Round (LR)? LR’s consist of three presentations on a similar theme or group of topics. We hope that you will enjoy these fast-paced and concise presentations followed by the opportunity to ask questions, share, and network.
Read MoreConsidering the cost of maintaining critical pavement assets coupled with inadequate funding, efficient pavement management practices are more more important than ever. Implementing a pavement management system can: 1) assist your organization in reducing the penalty cost of deferred maintenance; 2) guide the development and provide justification for budget proposals; and 3) provide visibility to current pavement conditions and future trends. Ask questions, share experiences, and hear from people actively engaged in implementing pavement management systems.
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