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Sponsored by APWA's Transportation Committee Explore the emerging trends and options available for greener streets and non-motorized vehicles. Examine other agencies’ experiences with the post-construction performance of porous asphalt and concrete and review cost comparison methods.
Evaluating Project Risks to Improve Performance, Avoid Surprises and Keep Your Elected Officials Hap
King County uses a risk assessment tool that improves transparency and accountability by gathering and presenting project information in a standard format. Examine the risk factors that are measured by the scorecard tool and how these results are used.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Fleet Services Committee Get a better understanding of what the requirements are and could be in the future for smaller diesel engine emissions, how your organization will be affected, and what your next course of action should be.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Diversity Committee Young professionals, who are making their way through their public works careers, will describe their own personal examples of success and failure. You will be asked for your opinion and commentary too – so be prepared to be part of this discussion.
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A non-profit group, Public Art Saint Paul, and the City of Saint Paul Public Works Department are 8 years into an innovative partnership that integrates artists into daily public works operations. The bold, central concept behind this program is that city art is made from and within the life-sustaining systems of the city.
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Using fleet management information systems (FMIS), fleet managers can make quick decisions based on real-time data. Examine the benefits of FMIS for life cycle cost analysis, shop staffing, vehicle equivalency (VEs) ratios, fuel trend analysis, vehicle replacement, and parts acquisition.
Read MoreEvery four years, ASCE releases a "Report Card" grading America's infrastructure condition in 15 categories. The 2009 Report Card gave America's infrastructure an accumulated grade of D and early indications are that the 2013 Report Card grades will not show improvement. Also being released are four "Failure to Act" reports that measure the impact under-investment will have on Gross Domestic Product and household incomes.
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The past couple of years have seen significant advances in snowplow technology, liquid deicers, road condition information systems, and material spreaders. Check out what's new and discuss how to make good budget decisions that meet the long term goals of your organization
Read MoreThe City of Overland Park, Kansas, worked with the manufacturer of the ARRB Roughometer to incorporate an intertial roughness sensor with GPS to quickly measure and report roadway conditions using GIS systems. Mounted in a pickup truck, this system is affordable and accurate.
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Bexar County, Texas, is the largest recipient of pass-through financing projects in the state. The county issued bonds secured by an ad-valorem tax base to design and construct projects; then was reimbursed by Texas DOT. Coupled with the Advanced Transportation District Sales Tax, the County has achieved financing for six major transportation projects.
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