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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)'s INVEST identifies characteristics of sustainable highways and provides information and techniques to help agencies and organizations integrate sustainability best practices into highway and other transportation projects. Scoring in a number of categories also allows agencies and consultants to compare traditional designs against more progressive designs and construction approaches. This system is voluntary and has completed a successful pilot project phase.
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Interview with Brian G. Amundson, PE at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Mental Speed Bumps – Use of a Woonerf for Traffic Calming
Read MoreMany supervisors have a pretty good understanding how weather affects their region, but they do not have the final piece of information to glue it all together.
The session will begin with a detailed explanation of such weather concepts as surface maps, wind direction, and tracking low-pressure systems. Attendees will learn when it is the right time to look for this extra piece of information, and when to move on. These explanations will allow the attendee to monitor starting and ending times of winter events, and other key weather parameters.
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Interview with Bernetta Collins at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: FHWA Essentials – Federal-aid Simplified
Read MoreThis program provides viewers with an understanding of the requirements that govern the building, maintenance and operation of emergency vehicles.
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Interview with Ronald L. Norris, PE at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Public Works Leadership
Read MoreThis program will show local agencies how they can increase the use of these recycled materials for locally funded projects where state requirements do not apply. Learn the accepted uses for recycled materials that, while potentially in conflict with outdated state standards, are something that can be employed at your community�s discretion for locally funded projects.
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Interview with Vicki Quiram, PE, PWLF at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: APWA Center for Sustainability Initiatives
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Roadway safety is a vital component of local government. However, reduced budgets make many projects seem out of reach. Safety Improvements do not have to cost an agency a lot of money. Low Cost Safety Improvements (LCSI) can have a significant impact. This program will detail what two entities have done in the way of LCSI.
Read MoreThis program focuses on two municipalities that are actively fighting the Emerald ash borer (EAB) and have refused to concede to the complete loss of their ash tree canopy.
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