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Permeable pavements are a cost-effective solution to managing stormwater when replacing failed roadways. In the last ten years, the City of Tacoma has constructed approximately 30 blocks of permeable pavement…
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 MoreCities across the United States are dealing with homeless encampments and struggling to move people off the streets and into more stable living situations. In 2015, San Francisco opened its…
Read MoreDo you have a succession plan in place for your agency? Having a successful talent management strategy requires a commitment from the top and the resources from your department to…
Read MoreThe City of Newton implemented an Accelerated Pavement Management Program after coming to the realization that their 267-centerline mile roadway infrastructure was not meeting resident expectations. This $95 million 10-year…
Read MoreSummary GPS/AVL is no longer considered “nice to have.” Whether government agencies are looking to mitigate liability, reduce costs, or increase accountability and transparency; GPS/AVL systems are slowly becoming a…
Read MoreTransportation is one of the industries hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, as an essential business, transportation asset management has continued evolving during the pandemic in innovative ways. The…
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Facilities & Grounds Committee This discusses the recent research into the practice of using trees as a stormwater control measure. Examine a calculator developed to quantify tree…
Read MoreThe recently completed $62 million Kitchener Operations Facility consolidates multiple public works operations into one 325,000 square foot facility on a 45 acre property. Don’t miss this overview of prior…
Read MoreAPWA’s Small Cities/Rural Communities (SC/RC) committee presents case studies featuring two small cities’ experiences with implementing asset management systems. SC/RC solicits audience feedback and participation in this discussion. The audience…
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