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In 2010, issues facing Crawfordsville included failing pavements, unsafe roads, high maintenance costs, limited funding, and a lack of sound leadership principles. The practice of "we have done it this…
The Province of Alberta produces 69% of Canada's annual fed-cattle output. Alberta is often called feedlot alley. With these types of intensive operations, getting products to market has an overwhelming impact on Lethbridge County's road and bridge infrastructure. The county identified that it required an additional $3.5 million per year for the next 35 years to upgrade and maintain its infrastructure. Using an extensive public consultation process, the county developed a ""funding our future"" program that adapted level of service standards to prioritize the market access network and develop risk mitigation strategies. This session will provide a good example of how an asset management plan can assist in communicating to residents the public works and infrastructure priorities needed for continuing economic success.Learning Objectives: Examine how level of service data can assist public works directors with their infrastructure deficit planning.Engage elected officials in the asset management process.Expand awareness of public consultation solutions to help plan for funding priorities.
We are reaching the tipping point for a profound change in how people will move and connect with each other. Stand-alone, mechanically-controlled, petroleum-fueled vehicles will soon be replaced by electrical, interconnected, and electronically-controlled modes of transportation. The resulting improvements in our mobility, efficiency, comfort, and social inclusion will change the way we live. Change as drastic as this will not advance smoothly but in pulses of activity. It will require tremendous planning and life adaptation. From the use, capacity, and design of transportation infrastructure to the development of new rules and regulations, there are many things that we need to be prepared for. Policy makers at the federal, state, and local level are not keeping up with the rapid advancements in technology and social expectations. Join in this discussion of how public works can accelerate our efforts to catchup.Learning Objectives: Inform you about fast-approaching and critical impacts of AV industry on our day to day life and environment.Explore AV technology.Encourage to expedite creation and implementation of policies, rules, regulations and planning to address impacts of AV.
The winter storm battle in the Southeast is usually confined to an 8-10 week period. Forecasting for this region can be troublesome as a small variance in temperature of only 1 to 2 degrees can impact road conditions. Since winter storm events are often short in duration, budgets are usually inadequate for obtaining the appropriate winter maintenance materials and equipment. Join in this discussion of how public works departments in the Southeast meet this challenge.Learning Objectives: Make confident decisions when planning for the uncertainties of weather events.Develop training and scheduling procedures for short-term winter weather events.Collect forecast data from several sources to make more informed decisions.
APWA's Fleet Services Committee has planned a very special learning opportunity for Fleet professionals. This program will consist of 4 separate presentations that will feature practical solutions on the issues facing Fleet departments in today's world. You may attend just those presentations that meet your immediate needs or join us for the full day of programming. If you are interested in obtaining CEU credit for those presentations that you attend, please see the volunteer monitors in the room and have your badge scanned after each presentation.Find out how to research and write equipment specifications, conduct the bid process, and negotiate training for your staff as part of the purchasing process.Learning Objectives:Write better equipment specifications.Determine how to manage the bid process.Negotiate the contract to include staff training.
This Click Listen and Learn will address the challenges and opportunities of accreditation, including: – Compare what you are currently doing in your agency against national management practices to see what you are doing well and what you can do better. – Learn how to collect and prepare documentation of your policies, practices, and procedures. – Build improved relationships within the department and inter-department. – Develop a comprehensive succession tool. – Prepare the agency to become accredited.
How do we make sure that we get the best possible return on our investment in training? What sort of training do we need for our agencies? How much time…
The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in societal awareness regarding the implications of climate change. While there is still debate on the methods and quality of some…
Operations managers know they can no longer operate as they have in the past for many reasons including increased operational costs, declining budgets, loss of staff and increased service level…
Put us together, Minneapolis and St. Paul, known as the Twin Cities, become one of the largest Snowbelt cities in the United States. While we have many similarities as urban…