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Every public works agency is charged with managing their community’s development plans and projects. However, many communities don’t know what assets and equipment they have nor what condition the assets are in.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee Studies show the factors that most contribute to an engaged and productive workforce include: involvement in the decision-making process, team contribution, and effective performance evaluations. Learn firsthand from line level staff about the challenges and opportunities they encounter from different leadership styles.
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Sponsored by APWA’s International Affairs Committee Join former Jennings Randolph Fellows in an upbeat exploration of their intriguing and enlightening experiences participating in this program that provides opportunities for exchange information, trends, and advances in public works with APWA’s international partners.
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Discover how the Town of Danvers, Massachusetts, planned, designed, procured and implemented an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system for electric and water. AMI is an emerging technology that is being leveraged by utilities to increase customer service and improve meter reading efficiencies.
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APWA members who have participated in ASCE’s public agency peer review program will share the resulting insights they’ve gained on the challenges facing public agencies and the best practices being implemented. You will probably hear discussion on some of the issues that your agency faces and be able to take away a new perspective on finding the right solutions for your situations.
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The Village of Skokie, Illinois, celebrated the opening of their downtown train station stop in April 2012. This complicated project involved government agencies at all levels and was successfully shepherded to completion using the construction manager approach. It is pedestrian-oriented, used by walkers, bus travelers, and bicyclists.
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The City of Ottawa uses a structured framework to engage employees in a process of identifying innovative management, operating, and business practices to improve performance and reduce costs. Discover how to get started and turn ideas into reality.
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Graffiti Action Days are volunteer graffiti removal events that empower the community to reclaim their neighborhoods from the visual blight of graffiti. The cost burden of graffiti removal is shifted from the City to neighborhood groups, and using SoSafe Graffiti removers, volunteers can quickly and easily remove graffiti tags. Additionally, high visibility “graffiti hot spots” are identified and proactive measures are taken with the cooperation of property owners to reduce or prevent graffiti occurrences, which results in a reduced burden on city graffiti abatement resources.
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So you’re thinking about using porous pavement? This session is designed to review the emerging trends, options and maintenance considerations for greener streets and non-motorized facilities.
Case studies will include current information gleaned from new data from the recent increase in porous asphalt streets. Presenters will review appropriate cost comparison methods to allow you to provide decision makers with the total cost information, not just a comparison of pavement and aggregate material costs. The impact of additional excavation, reduced stormwater management, less winter maintenance, and other items will be reviewed.
Read MoreDon’t underestimate the importance of effective two-way and results-oriented public involvement campaigns on your agency’s credibility and ability to obtain funding for transportation projects. The Nevada Department of Transportation will describe the outreach and media strategies used for some of their more controversial transportation projects.
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