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Public outreach is an integral piece of effective project management and dealing with people is always a unique challenge. Come learn about how public outreach is conducted in Mexico and explore the similarities and differences in the techniques Mexican professionals use and those currently in your toolbox.
With plans and construction underway for a new $100 million streetcar system, Kansas City, Missouri, faces one of the largest utility relocation efforts in its history. Most of the underground systems to be replaced are over 100 years old. The project team developed a strategy for communicating with utilities to mitigate risks; identify all the pieces and who owns them; and manage all documentation in a central, accessible location using state-of-the-art software.
Discover 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.
Facilitator: Robert Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works, Town of Franklin, MA Join this discussion of examples of achieving cost efficiency in delivering public works projects and services.
The path to achieving energy neutrality for any community is through an understanding of the existing baseline energy consumption. Examine the steps required to conduct a successful energy audit and how to develop an energy model from that data.
Join APWA's PAVER(TM) Technical Support Specialist for a discussion of current best management practices in pavement management. If you are currently using a pavement management system or are considering one, this is an opportunity to participate in an ongoing discussion about the pavement management development process and get input from a municipality experienced in implementing the PAVER™ SMS. Participants are encouraged to suggest and discuss pavement-related activities which will enhance pavement management activities.
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.
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.
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.
Facilitator: To be announced. Explore examples of asset management strategies for various public works functions.