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Trees are valuable infrastructure assets that deserve equal consideration during the planning and implementation of public construction projects. Discover tried-and-true and new methods to protect trees during road, utility, and building improvement projects.
As the effects of natural and man-made disasters become more rapid and wide-spread, government at all levels must grapple with the limitations of its capabilities. Large amounts of debris can present serious disposal problems for state and local communities. Cleanup activities after a disaster can pose significant health and environmental challenges. The amount of trash generated by a disaster can be overwhelming.
The Effective Utility Management program is the go to source for management improvement.
MAP-21 creates a streamlined, performance-based, and multimodal program to address the many challenges facing the U.S. transportation system.
These challenges include improving safety, maintaining infrastructure condition, reducing traffic congestion, improving efficiency of the system and freight movement, protecting the environment, and reducing delays in project delivery.
Hear the City of Eu Claire’s presentation, describing the process used to develop a project using the Dutch principles for a "Woonerf" as a means of compromise between pedestrians and motorists on a high-volume narrow section of roadway along the Chippewa River
This program focuses on how two agencies work with within their region and state APWA chapters to get well rounded training for their small fleets.
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), which was signed into law on August 10, 2005, established the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) as a core Federal-aid program. The overall purpose of this program is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads through the implementation of infrastructure-related highway safety improvements.
Interview with Mary Monahan at the 2012 APWA International Public Works Congress and Expositions in Anaheim, California on: Global Solutions for Public Works
This program will help you identify what you should have ready before disaster strikes and what you can expect in dealing with FEMA after the disaster.
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.