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For public works professionals, building major public improvements for their communities can be a significant part of their work. Thus, early discussions of such improvements usually include answering the question…
Read MoreHistorically, winter maintenance in transportation has focused on the fastest, most efficient way to provide safe roads to the driving public. As gas prices rise and attitudes change, communities across…
Read MoreCities that have performance measurement systems have found it easier to prioritize and specify expected results, clarify intangibles, investigate failure, and are able to distinguish between aspirational and achievable results.…
Read MoreJoin Matt Harper as he learns about how the Town of Bloomington, IN acquired and made the vision for an old railroad switchyard come to life, offering increased recreational amenities…
Read MoreWinter maintenance is a complex operational activity which means in essence there are a whole bunch of ways in which things can go wrong. Good training provides inoculation against such…
Read MoreGreen infrastructure for stormwater management is being adopted across the continent. Unlike single-purpose gray stormwater infrastructure, which uses pipes to dispose of rainwater, green infrastructure uses vegetation and soil to…
Read MoreWeather – The Next Step In Understanding Many supervisors have a pretty good understanding how weather affects their region, but they do not have the final piece of information…
Read MoreThis program is sponsored by the APWA Leadership and Management Committee Public Works professionals work behind the scenes to make our communities better. However, most people do not even realize…
Read MoreWeather reports are not just for predicting snow removal. This program provide you with information on where you can go to get real-time weather and road information, weather forecasts, and…
Read MoreEver get stuck answering a question for a reporter? What about when communicating with an elected official? Have you ever written a technical paper and after presenting it, your audience…
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