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The City of Olathe manages the yard waste for approximately 143,000 residents. Composting this waste for effective management has been a growing challenge as the city grows and tries to…
Public works staff play a vital role in enhancing and elevating the probability of securing grant funding for their community and clients. They often engage in “grant readiness” efforts to…
In November 2021, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) delivered the $2.17 billion Mid-Coast Trolley Extension to the San Diego region, on time and on budget. The project is…
In this session, participants will learn how to describe a traffic signal inspection program, identify deficiencies in the structure of a traffic signal, understand what software options are available for…
How to leverage AI to create a comprehensive, sustainable asset management program, leverage asset management into daily operations, and break down silos. After this session, participants will be able to:…
The City of San Diego is undertaking an ambitious plan to develop a new source water supply. The Pure Water Program—the largest infrastructure program in the City’s history—is a potable…
National traffic safety trends show a dramatic increase in traffic-related deaths, with the first quarter of 2022 showing the highest number of deaths in two decades. In the City of…
Public works professionals now have something else to worry about in the form of microplastic pollution. Newer to the road-related environmental foray is microplastic contamination. Researchers equate the extensive use…
Construction-related fatalities rose 41% in the years 2011–2019. This trend affects all construction projects, including municipal projects managed by APWA members. The construction industry and OSHA focus on lagging indicators…
Public works departments are responsible for overseeing the delivery of infrastructure improvement projects and providing timely and cost-effective maintenance. For construction or maintenance that requires working with a railroad, it…