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This session will examine Data-Driven Safety Analysis tools used to make transportation decisions that will maximize return-on-investment. We’ll focus on FHWA’s Every Day Counts 4 (EDC-4) Innovation Initiative and tools to reliably predict the safety impacts of project decisions.
The goal of this session is to help you better anticipate, coordinate and plan for the installation of broadband fiber, 5G mobile networks, and other private utilities working in the public rights-of-way within your community. You need to be able plan for the impacts to staffing, as it relates to permit review and issuance, utility designation, inspection, and repairs to municipally-owned infrastructure. You will also need to execute a public relations strategy that includes proactively engaging homeowners, neighborhood associations, and local businesses. Standards will need to be developed and enforced and contractors need to be educated on erosion control, work zone, and traffic, and pavement restoration rules and procedures.
Here’s a nice opportunity for you to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and experience garnered by a long-time public works leader and former APWA Board member. Leadership in the public sector has its own challenges and approaches. Come to this session and learn abou tthe role of emotional intelligence in successful leadership; strategies for leading successful change efforts; and what it means to “”manage from the middle””.
Don’t miss this case study about workforce engagement and establishing a winter operations training program. We’ll discuss how to meet the challenge of preparing training materials and exercises for a multi-cultural and multi-lingual workforce.
The National Weather Service has simplified some of its products and services to meet the needs of local governments and the public in building towards a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN). This presentation will explain the WRN concept, the WRN Ambassador Initiative, the Impact-based Decision Support Service, and Hazard Simplification Project.
Fishers, Indiana, is a growing community just north of Indianapolis with high public expectations for public works services. They’ve created a snow removal strategy that is fluid and adaptable to different situations. Don’t miss this exploration of how they determine resource allocation and manage labor and equipment costs during snow events. No two snowflakes are the same; your snow removal strategies don’t have to be either.
Join us for a look at GIS through the perspective of different lenses including Public Works, Consultants, and industry. Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.
Regardless of the type or quantity of vehicles or equipment your agency needs, the most important part of the procurement decision-making process is making the right selection for the agency's needs. Not only can the wrong choices negatively impact the agency's service delivery, but they can also waste taxpayer dollars. This session will provide an overview of APWA's Spec Writing 101 publication that provides an overview of how to conduct a legal and ethical procurement process for vehicles, equipment, and services to meet your agency's operational needs.
Hosted by APWA’s Fleet Services Committee Get your conference all to a great start by joining with other Fleet professionals in this open dialog about the current trends, challenges, and solutions in fleet management practices. Discover what resources are available to help you meet today’s challenges and share your expertise with your colleagues.
When disasters and other emergencies occur, public works personnel are among the first to respond. Responsibilities include clearing roadways so that other responders can reach stricken areas, traffic control, debris management, infrastructure repair, and assistance with rescue, evacuation, and restoration of certain services. With a national focus on resiliency through critical infrastructure protection, public works must have a seat at the table with police, fire, and public health when planning and training for the management of emergency incidents.