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In Public Works, we are responsible for providing services to everyone in our communities. When our infrastructure needs improvement, we often depend on customer complaints to inform us of impacts and use to prioritize projects. However, vulnerable populations did not always have a voice, and are disproportionately affected by failed or infrequently maintained infrastructure. There are many reasons why these populations are not reporting what they know. In the case of unreported impacts, they are falsely assumed to be non-existent, so the solutions do not receive a priority and funding. This program provides strategies for using data, outreach and augmenting prioritization criteria to better incorporate social equity into investments, decision-making, and balanced outcomes.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has changed everyone's life around the world in some way. The way we shop, the way we walk down the street, the way we eat food from a restaurant and the way we work. With all of that, we have to continue to prepare for the new normal. Much of the work that public works professionals perform can either be performed remotely or has been deemed "essential" by many local and state governments. The privilege of being able to continue to work does not come without significant changes and challenges to our work environment while posing personal risk to ourselves, our staff, and our families and friends. In this Click, Listen & Learn, we will discuss what our agencies have done, are doing, and will continue to do to work safely performing maintenance operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read MoreWinter operations is not limited to snow and ice season. Preparing for winter weather is a year-round charge for small cities and rural communities. Panelists explain how to prepare your winter…
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A properly sized and functioning stormwater system is essential to the protection of public, property, and infrastructure in any metropolitan area. This is especially true in the City of New…
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Public agencies increasingly use the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Envision rating system to approach project planning, design, and construction with the triple bottom line in mind, there is a…
Read MoreThis CLL is designed to help engineers and technicians that are new to the field be able to accurately review construction plans. This will include identifying key symbols, interpreting notes and an explanation of commonly used terms. Specialties may include stormwater/erosion control plans, geotechnical plans, facilities/building plans and civil construction plans.
Read MoreComparing Approaches to Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Across the US. Regardless of size, location or climate most cities deal with some level of inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues. Addressing I&I can involve cross-discipline coordination between wastewater, stormwater, and water professionals. This presentation will focus on two case studies in different climatic regions of the United States. Differences in topography, geology, and climate affect the relative contribution from sources of I&I. These differences also affect the approaches to characterizing and mitigating I&I.
Read MoreAcross the U.S. and Canada, many public works professionals have made conscientious efforts to adopt sustainability measures. Leaders in the fleet industry must be focused on what is happening in their shops and towns, and must also be able to adapt to what is coming over the horizon. As local officials look to be more environmentally aware, fleet leaders must be prepared for alternative fuels. A popular choice for fleet leaders is a compressed natural gas (CNG) program. With fewer emissions, lower costs, and no risk of spills, CNG is, at the least, an interesting proposition.
Read MoreAll public works departments use engineering and technology to deliver services, but small cities and rural communities often times use them differently than their confidants in large cities. This panel discusses creative uses of engineering…
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