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From day one, Tucson's Downtown Links corridor faced neighborhood opposition, challenging drainage problems, design complexities involving an adjacent rail line, extensive soil contamination, and the requirement to avoid as many historic properties as possible. The design includes sustainability goals through use of recycled materials and reduced energy consumption, and now has increasing public support as they recognize the benefits of improved drainage, protected bike lanes, native desert landscaping, LED lighting, a rail Quiet Zone, and better roadway connectivity.
A public works director is a key member of any community's senior leadership team. A director must develop policy, interact with elected officials, work with the media and ensure that the public works department is a high performance customer service and community service team. Examine how a city manager views the role of the public works director and the skill set needed to fill this essential role.
Even with an electorate tired of adding to their tax burden, Southern Arizona voters continue to approve funding for improvements to Pima County's 131-mile shared-use path around the Metro-Tucson area. Why? Because no matter age, demographics, or political leanings, residents recognize the benefit of the recreational opportunities, healthy lifestyle enhancements and transportation alternatives. Learn how to measure and communicate the benefits derived from this type of investment.
Explore how the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, has used UAV technology to create 3D maps of a local landslide, and employed them as part of parks and building maintenance and disaster response and damage assessment. UAVs were integrated into a summer intern program to engage local high school students to expose them to real world public works issues.
Connected vehicle development is closer than you think. Connected vehicles combine GPS, Wi-Fi, wireless sensors and dedicated short-range communications to enable high-speed, real-time communication among vehicles, roadside infrastructure and mobile devices. The USDOT will be issuing upcoming guidance for local communities that want to become part of the Connected Vehicle environment.
Sponsored by APWA's Young Professionals Group Young professionals, using Pecha Kucha idea-sharing (20 slides in 20 seconds), will discuss the challenges and benefits of mixing four generations in the workforce, exploring work ethics, values, leadership styles, communication styles, and attitudes toward work-life balance. You won't just get to sit there – audience members will be pulled into this important and timely conversation.
Due to the adverse effect of inflation and reduced gas consumption gas tax revenue, local governments need out-of-the-box thinking to find new sources of transportation funding. Discover how to analyze current and projected shortfalls and learn about innovative ideas for funding and accomplishing projects with less money.
Sponsored by the National Local Technical Assistance Program Association Beginning in 2001, more than 99% of the 1934 local governments in Wisconsin have rated the condition of their pavements every other year. Learn about the reasons for participating in this practice and the benefits realized.
Sponsored by APWA's Solid Waste Management Committee RISN is a partnership between the City of Phoenix and Arizona State University to bring together government, university, and non-governmental entities to create a resource-focused Sustainable Urban Metabolism (SUM) platform. Current projects include a waste reduction effort with a local school district, a regional GHG emissions inventory, a food resource feasibility analysis and an assessment of multi-family recycling programs.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has developed a marketing kit to help water utilities improve communication and increase public understanding of the value of water systems and services. The kit includes public service announcements, mailers, newspaper ads, and infographics. Get tips on how to identify local partners and outlets for using the materials.