Video

Winter Weather Dynamic Advisory Messaging Logic

Variable Speed Limit (VSL) systems aim to provide realistic, reliable, and real-time speed limit information to roadway users. The Iowa DOT has deployed four VSL systems that are currently running…

Read More

The Evolution of Cast Iron Watermain Rehabilitation

The City of Cambridge, Ontario studied two options to rehabilitate its aging and failing cast iron watermains: Cured In-Place Pipe (CIPP) and Spray In-Place Liner (SIPL). Examine their findings and…

Read More

Mid-Atlantic Chapter Water Advocacy Briefing

Part of a series of free virtual briefings focused on advocacy and APWA’s policy priorities, this session focuses on water resource management policy. APWA Government Affairs Manager Sean Garcia provides…

Read More

Spotlight on Solid Waste: Disaster Debris – Cleaning Up After an Event

Hosted by the APWA Solid Waste Management Committee, this discussion focuses on lessons learned in disaster debris. Whether it is cleaning up after a hurricane, tornado, or wild fire, solid…

Read More

RWIS Automated Advisory System

Alberta Transportation had witnessed an increase in Motor Vehicle Accidents involving vehicles being blown-off the due to extreme cross-winds. To combat this issue, Alberta Transportation extended the Road Weather Information…

Read More

P3 Models to Maximize Public Value: Examples from Easton, MA

The Town of Easton, Massachusetts is opening its first public sewer system by using two very different public private partnership (P3) models to achieve their needs. The first two wastewater…

Read More

Practical Steps in Pursuit of Sustainability – Milwaukee County Steps Forward

Discover how Milwaukee County established Green Print goals to guide their process of increasing sustainability throughout its fully-developed urban county. Using a holistic approach, the county also adopted an innovative…

Read More

National Weather Service Products for Public Works

The mission of the National Weather Service is, "the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy".  In order to meet this mission, the NWS focuses…

Read More

Opportunity is Knocking – The APWA Jennings Randolph Fellowship

Sponsored by APWA’s International Affairs Committee Join former Jennings Randolph Fellows in an upbeat exploration of their intriguing and enlightening experiences participating in this program that provides opportunities for exchange…

Read More

Roadside Safety: The Importance of Clear Zone and the Forgiving Roadside

Designed clear zones are one way to prevent the injuries and fatalities that occur when distracted or speeding drivers run off the roadway. The basics of the AASHTO Roadside Design…

Read More