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Mariposa County, California, was still recovering from storm damages to bridges and roads that occurred in February 2017, when the Detwiler Fire occurred in July. The fire lasted 22 days, consumed just under 82,000 acres and 68 homes, and damaged or destroyed another 138 structures. Over 90% of county residents were evacuated for up to 16 days. County Public Works and Transportation Department staff will describe what they learned about emergency operations center activities, recovery operations, and re-population needs. In short, when is recovery over? For many, never.
Read MoreWhen Hurricane Matthew damaged over a mile of Florida State Road A1A in October 2016, the Governor asked that the road be rebuilt and opened in 15 days. Hear from the contractor that took on the challenge to rebuild the road within an unprecedented 30-day schedule. Working extended shifts but restricted from night work due to turtle nesting season, they used dedicated crews and equipment along with the latest paving technologies in warm asphalt mix to complete the project ahead of schedule. A year later, one of the largest storms in Florida history struck. This time A1A survived due to the quality of workmanship and materials.
Read MoreAPWA Chapter leaders and administrators – this session is for you! Only 10 of the 63 APWA Chapters currently have a Utilities and Rights-of-Way (UPROW) Committee. The National UPROW committee is promoting the establishment of UPROW committees in all chapters to improve APWA member access to resources that will facilitate the management of rights-of-way. The National UPROW committee recently developed a white paper to inform communities of the lessons-learned by those that have experienced rapid fiber installations. APWA Chapter UPROW committees can assist in this information dissemination by hosting forums to share information and brainstorm solutions.
Read MoreJourney through the past , present, and future of one thriving public works department in the Midwest. You’ll hear from the Public Works Director who has been there 28 years and has encouraged the use of new technologies and practices. Explore how new technology implementationhas impacted how the department operatoes and the public works services offered to the community.
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APWA’s Fleet Services Committee has identified the top ten performance measures critical to a fleet manager’s success. Does your agency measure up?
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Don’t miss this presentation from the Street Superintendent from the City of Warsaw, Indiana, about the city’s experiences with implementing anti-icing, deicing, and pre-wetting approaches. They experimented with various options, some worked, others didn’t, but the end result is an effective overall approach that allows them to recognize that every winter event is different and to apply the best method for each situation.
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Over the past two decades, the operational aspects of managing winter events have dramatically changed. Much of this change has been driven by new technologies, public expectations, and environmental concerns. Enjoy this fascinating examination of what we’ve learned, what’s changed, and the new winter maintenance technologies and approaches that are on the near horizon.
Read MoreJoin us for this interactive educational program sponsored by the APWA Winter Maintenance Committee. Our webinar programs are led by top experts in the field who convey new ideas, new methods, and new technologies in a fast-paced 1 hour time frame. Continue the conversation after the program, click here to download the facilator discussion guide.
Read MoreEkerö Municipality is a community of 27,000 inhabitants in Sweden. It is composed of a number of islands on Lake Mälaren near Stockholm. There is only one bridge to the mainland and all traffic must take the bridge or use the ferry. A new tunnel diversion that has been talked about for a long time is now under construction with an estimated completion date in 2026. The new road and tunnel system will have a massive impact on Ekerö that will lead to business investment and population growth. The residents are divided about the project and the municipal planning and communication departments are making strong efforts to communicate the progress of the construction and its impact.
Read MoreThe APWA Reporter Series “How Did They Do That?” comes to life in this fast-paced presentation where members of APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee and other authors of the series will share the projects and innovative approaches and technologies they have implemented in their organizations. We guarantee that you will be surprised and inspired and will take-away ideas that you can easily replicate in your operations.
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