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Sponsored by APWA’s Transportation Committee Find out about the effects of increased surface friction on the number of accidents. This presentation will feature the various applications of HFS for steep grades, bridged decks, and horizontal curves; the benefits of spot treatment; and the costs associated with this approach.
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Every MicroPAVER user knows that the success of your pavement management program depends on the reliability of the data you input into the system.
PAVER FieldInspector™ is a PAVER™ companion software that takes advantage of GIS/GPS state of the art technology as well as innovative graphics to facilitate pavement inspection using handheld computer tablets. The program allows the user to identify his location on a geo-referenced pavement network map displayed on his/her tablet computer for immediate entry of pavement distress data.
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is developing a series of resources to provide quick access to basic emergency response information for water and wastewater utilities, including: 1) local, state, and federal contact information; 2) links to hazardous weather/forecasting tools, and 3) incident action checklists for specific types of disasters.
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Sponsored by APWA's Utilities and Right-of-Way Committee Invasive tree roots can apply significant pressure to pipeline joints and coatings. The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) has implemented a formal tree management policy to identify, monitor, approve or remove encroachments on pipelines.
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Over 30 years ago, the City of Phoenix embarked on a massive cultural change by introducing managed competition for the collection of solid waste. Fast-forward to the present and Phoenix has a proven track record for overall improved customer service and increased efficiency and effectiveness. Discover what performance measures they use and the scorecard tool used to assess accountability.
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Recently, Marina del Rey, California, began a $40 million infrastructure make-over, which includes 14 projects that will overlap and test the patience of the community. Project engineers and managers are collaborating on construction schedules and public outreach.
Read MoreAn Innovative and Cost-Effective Stormwater Retrofit Program: The Green Infrastructure Portfolio Sta
Chicago’s Center for Neighborhood Technology is designing and piloting the Green Infrastructure Portfolio Standard, which advances the installation of green infrastructure for increasing the volume of stormwater runoff and pollutants retained onsite and reducing flow into sewer systems and surface waters.
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Mini-roundabouts have the same operational characteristics of regular size roundabouts. However, their defining feature is a traversable central island that helps improve vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian safety, and reduce noise and emission levels. If properly designed, they can facilitate surface water drainage, accommodate snow plows, and improve visibility at night.
Read MoreGreen infrastructure for stormwater management is being adopted across the continent. Unlike single-purpose gray stormwater infrastructure, which uses pipes to dispose of rainwater, green infrastructure uses vegetation and soil to manage rainwater where it falls. By weaving natural processes into the built environment, green infrastructure provides not only stormwater management, but can also improve air quality and help mitigate flooding.
Read MoreDiscover how Milwaukee County established Green Print goals to guide their process of increasing sustainability throughout its fully-developed urban county. Using a holistic approach, the county also adopted an innovative method to guide the design process for the replacement of aging infrastructure with new facilities.
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