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The first part of this presentation will focus on the development of a stormwater utility and credit policy by the City of Kitchener, Ontario. This model approach is being adopted by other communities in Canada. The use of permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP) as a stormwater control measure will also be discussed.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Center for Sustainability Sustainable transportation practices provide greater effectiveness, efficiency, and safety in mobility and lessen environmental and ecosystem impacts. Attend this critical discussion about the future of sustainable transportation.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Transportation Committee Take on the challenge of promoting Zero Death’s by using special strategies for school systems, local businesses, and commuters. Explore educational tools for finding support and making the message “hit home” for the Zero Death initiative.
Read MoreDevelopment of a Canadian Pavement Design, Construction, and Maintenance Guide for Pervious Concrete
Examine the key findings and components of the newly developed Pervious Concrete Pavement Design Guide developed by the Cement Association of Canada, the Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology, and Waterloo University.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s International Affairs Committee As part of the Jennings Randolph Fellowship program, a study was conducted to evaluate stormwater regulations, conveyance and treatment practices in the U.S. and Australia. Lessons learned and innovative practices will be discussed.
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Much of the debris from Hurricane Sandy was blown or washed into the back bays and adjacent waterways creating hazards to navigation, health, environment, and safety that are different than land-based debris fields. The lessons learned from this clean-up will help you plan ahead for potential disasters in your area.
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Complete Streets are designed with all users (pedestrians of all abilities, transit users, and motorists) in mind. Using the ongoing work in Toronto as a case study, this session will explore how to make the tough decisions on prioritization and trade-offs and how to evaluate the success of complete streets.
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Sponsored by APWA's Fleet Services Committee Hear how the City of Kitchener, Ontario integrated the ISO 14001 environmental management standard into its fleet operations. Review the benefits and improvements accomplished as a result of the ISO 14001 standard’s application as a management model.
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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is posing a major economic and environmental threat to forests across southern Ontario. Richmond Hill is taking a proactive approach to identify and prioritize immediate hazard tree removal and replacement. Determine is this tactic will work for your agency.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Emergency Management Committee Social media now plays an omnipresent role in the emergency response phase. Whether it is the public, media, or emergency response teams using social media, the impact is significant. Some emergency planners have teamed up using #SMEM to help responders identify hot zones for dispatch.
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