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What do you do with an excessively-wide, mile-long, pedestrian-unfriendly, residential collector street filled with potholes and asphalt patches? Oh – and it also divides the community and discourages social interaction. Welcome to Hacienda Avenue in Campbell, California. Explore the process and planning for converting this roadway into a healthy and useful community amenity, incorporating complete street and green principles.
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Sponsored by APWA's UPROW Committee It is always in the best interest of the public and rate payers that public agencies work out and resolve conflicts. Yet sometimes resolutions can't be reached and public agencies pursue legal action. Examine past cases involving county, city, and state conflicts. We'll review the perspective positions, perceived rights, lessons learned, and final outcomes. Then we'll explore suggested practices for conflict resolution.
Read MoreIn the midst of challenging budget times, the City of Phoenix Public Works Department continued to develop innovative solutions to save the city money and continue to provide excellent service.
As a result of an innovation and efficiency suggestion by staff, ten (10) refurbished side loading refuse trucks were rebuilt in lieu of purchasing new trucks.
Read MoreDiscover how new technology enables proactive management of utility projects, permitting, incidents, traffic and events. For example, enhanced electronic white lining allows an excavator to click a link, view an aerial image of the excavation location, and then draw a white line on the image to delineate the proposed dig site. Once onsite, the locate technician can pull up this image and see exactly where the dig will occur.
Read MoreFacilitator: To be announced. Explore examples of asset management strategies for various public works functions.
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From day one, Tucson's Downtown Links corridor faced neighborhood opposition, challenging drainage problems, design complexities involving an adjacent rail line, extensive soil contamination, and the requirement to avoid as many historic properties as possible. The design includes sustainability goals through use of recycled materials and reduced energy consumption, and now has increasing public support as they recognize the benefits of improved drainage, protected bike lanes, native desert landscaping, LED lighting, a rail Quiet Zone, and better roadway connectivity.
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A public works director is a key member of any community's senior leadership team. A director must develop policy, interact with elected officials, work with the media and ensure that the public works department is a high performance customer service and community service team. Examine how a city manager views the role of the public works director and the skill set needed to fill this essential role.
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Even with an electorate tired of adding to their tax burden, Southern Arizona voters continue to approve funding for improvements to Pima County's 131-mile shared-use path around the Metro-Tucson area. Why? Because no matter age, demographics, or political leanings, residents recognize the benefit of the recreational opportunities, healthy lifestyle enhancements and transportation alternatives. Learn how to measure and communicate the benefits derived from this type of investment.
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Classroom Workshop: Post-Disaster Safety Evaluation of Facilities and Infrastructure (ATC 40-45/Cal)
After large-scale disasters involving buildings, bridges, and critical urban infrastructure, assessing their damage and safety is one of the most important first steps to disaster recovery. People are afraid to return to damaged homes, offices, and public spaces. ATC 29-45 and Cal/OES SAP training is critical for our nation's disaster preparedness.
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Connected vehicle development is closer than you think. Connected vehicles combine GPS, Wi-Fi, wireless sensors and dedicated short-range communications to enable high-speed, real-time communication among vehicles, roadside infrastructure and mobile devices. The USDOT will be issuing upcoming guidance for local communities that want to become part of the Connected Vehicle environment.
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