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After discovering there is a large aquifer of brine under much of Southeast Michigan, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) decided to try something new – drill its own brine wells.
In response to increased chloride concentrations in lakes and streams, Minnesota agencies and municipalities across the 7-County Twin City Metropolitan Area collaborated to create a Chloride Management Plan. A key component is a computer based Winter Maintenance Assessment tool, which contains a list of over 200 salt saving BMPs that allows agencies and companies to assess their current and potential future practices to understand how to reduce the use of chlorides while still providing an acceptable level of service.
Abandoned utilities take up a great deal of the limited supply of the right-of-way. At a time when agencies are trying to fit more utilities in less space, can we afford to have that space used by unnecessary installations? Learn how other agencies are handling abandoned utilities and how they are keeping track of what’s hidden underfoot.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how three Minnesota Cities/Counties are implementing asset management to weather the storm of challenges facing today’s facility managers. Discover what tools they are using and how they are able to sustainably support, plan for, budget, and implement capital improvements, long-term.
The vision for New Zealand’s 30-Year Infrastructure Plan is that by 2045 New Zealand’s infrastructure will be resilient and coordinated, contributing to a strong economy and high living standards. The desired outcomes include better use of existing assets and a better allocation of new investment.
The prospect of funding current sewer operations as well as CSO abatement and combined system separation has wastewater utilities trying to find new financial models to meet these requirements. This session will feature case studies describing how the City of Coral Gables, Florida and the City of Portland, Maine each addressed this challenge.
Planned and hosted by APWA’s Public Fleet Services Committee
Because of rapidly changing technological and societal paradigms, today’s Public Fleet Managers are dealing with trends, challenges, and solutions that could not be anticipated a decade ago. This workshop will put you together with fleet professionals from around North America who share your same concerns and are eager to share the latest thinking in public fleet management.
A panel of transportation experts will review the 2015 FAST Act and discuss the key provisions of this law. The review will touch on funding levels, programs, streamlining permits and other important provisions.
Endorsed by APWA's Engineering and Technology Committee
A 2007 AASHTO report and recent surveys show that nearly half of all public works projects are delivered late and over budget. This record erodes public confidence in our ability to effectively deliver projects. Most of this is caused by “surprises during construction.” Examine how these surprises can and should be anticipated and eliminated.
With a six-fold increase in homeless camping since 2013, the City of Eugene Public Works finds itself at the forefront for addressing immediate needs and finding long-term solutions. This work ranges from mitigating impacts of illegal camping to creating partnerships that allow homeless community members to help care for the public spaces they use. The challenge is to find a balanced strategy for keeping public spaces clean and safe for the entire community.