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Dynamic Employees – Programs to Recruit, Train, Develop and Retain Great Staff

While it is getting more difficult to recruit, train, develop and retain dynamic employees, some agencies are looking outside traditional means to build a successful team. The City of Lakeland,…

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Talking Top Tech: 3D Technologies Edition

Watch this program for a look at 3D Technologies through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International.  Leaders in each field participate in a…

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Public Works and Emergency Operations:

How does Public Works fit into the emergency equation? Integrating the public works team into emergency response operations is an ongoing task. Interagency coordination, communication and collaboration are vital to…

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Three Case Studies for Highlighting the Benefits of GPS and Route Optimization

Three case studies: GPS – Making a Difference in Local Government Franklin County, Ohio will discuss the value they’ve found in being able to obtain accurate, real-time data for all…

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SC/RC Perspective on Emergency Management

From grappling with natural disasters like floods, wildfires, and storms to navigating the intricacies of public health emergencies, small cities and rural communities have forged their paths through adversity. Panelists…

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Utility Coordination for Municipal Capital

Today, we are in a period of our nation's history that has a drastic need for an upgrade, expansion, and rehabilitation of our roadways and infrastructures. In order to undertake…

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Designing and Constructing ADA-Compliant Curb Ramps

Perpendicular ramps, parallel ramps, blended transitions. It’s all just terminology, right? Wrong! There are specific ADA requirements for each type of curb ramp. Waivers currently allowed, will not be available…

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SIGN RETROREFLECTIVITY – WHAT IS IT AND WHY SHOULD I CARE?

Retroreflectivity is a measure of a sign's ability to be read by sensitive driving populations during nighttime and other non-optimal conditions. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) enacted changes to the…

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Alternative Strategies for Funding Fleets and Fleet Replacement

Sponsored by APWA’s Fleet Services Committee Join this in-depth discussion and open forum about alternative funding strategies for developing a sustainable fleet management and replacement program that reduces life-cycle costs,…

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Thought Leader Presentation: It’s About Effectiveness: Developing Culturally Competent Teams

Research tells us that in order for a team to be high-performing, it needs two key ingredients: diversity and cultural competence. Being able to communicate and interact across cultures is…

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