Millennials Are Taking Over, One Bike Lane at a Time
Aug 28, 2016 7:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2016 8:45am
Identification: SU05
| Adults between the ages of 25 and 34 form the largest age demographic in Seattle. Since 2005, bike commuting has increased 44% and driving alone has decreased 14%. To meet this trend head-on, Seattle is implementing a plan to become the nation’s leader in bicycle transportation. They have something to teach to every community that intends to thrive in the coming decade. |
A Complete Roundabout with All the Latest Features
Aug 28, 2016 7:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2016 8:45am
Identification: SU01
Coronado’s newest roundabout represents the latest in innovative features to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety while still improving road circulation. Its features include: raised crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, bicycle bypasses, shared lane markings, separate property access lane, an apron, plus aesthetic landscape and streetscape.
Everyone Should Get to Go Home - An Active Shooter Preparedness and Response Program
Aug 28, 2016 7:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2016 8:45am
Identification: SU02
As employers and as people who care about the people we work with, we should take action to develop protocols and train staff on the respectful behaviors expected in any workplace. Yet, it also makes sense that active shooter preparedness and response procedures be put into place. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will share their workplace protocols and training materials.
How-to Guide for Funding Stormwater Programs and Projects for Small Cities Rural Communities
Aug 28, 2016 7:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2016 8:45am
Identification: SU03
Bring your questions and benefit from the lessons-learned by other public works professionals who have been through the process of choosing funding options for a stormwater management program. Figure out if establishing a stormwater utility would work for your agency.
If It's Not Broken, Why Change? Changing Workplace Culture with a Deep History
Aug 28, 2016 7:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2016 8:45am
Identification: SU04
“Why change something if it is not broken?” Have you heard that comment in your workplace? Explore how one agency embarked on a process to change workplace culture, improve workforce development, increase employee engagement, and improve operational best practices.
Surviving a Community-Wide Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Build-out
Aug 28, 2016 7:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2016 8:45am
Identification: SU06
In response to poor broadband coverage from local telecommunications firms, the City of Sandy, Oregon (population 10,000) became an Internet Service Provider in 2003. The City recently upgraded to a fiber-to-the-home system. Examine how to develop and enforce robust and consistent street cut and right-of-way and inspection requirements and underground utility locate policies.
The 3 Pillars of Sustainable Infrastructure: Go Beyond Plain Vanilla Asset Management
Aug 28, 2016 7:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2016 8:45am
Identification: SU07
The three pillars for sustainable management of infrastructure include: stewardship, asset management, and financial planning. In Australia, local governments account for their infrastructure in their financial statements. It is about balancing priorities, risks, levels of service and available funding to move beyond technical management assets to incorporate stewardship and long-term financial planning.
Warming Up to Sustainable Paving
Aug 28, 2016 7:30am ‐ Aug 28, 2016 8:45am
Identification: SU08
Research indicates that asphalt produced at lower temperatures lasts longer. Warm mix asphalt (WMA) also consumes less fuel in production while lowering greenhouse gas emissions. In 2015, the Town of Dedham, MA became the first municipality in the Commonwealth to require use of WMA and they are efficiently maximizing their $1.5m annual paving budget in a more responsible and sustainable manner.
National Weather Service (NWS) Resources for Public Works
Aug 28, 2016 2:00pm ‐ Aug 28, 2016 2:50pm
Identification: SU11
| Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from an NWS forecaster about resources available to public works. We’ll discuss and demonstrate new-fangled tools like the NWS widget, hourly weather graph, and NWSChat. We’ll also cover the concept of Decision Support Services and basic radar interpretation. |
3-D Modeling for Underground Utilities Finds the Way
Aug 28, 2016 2:00pm ‐ Aug 28, 2016 2:50pm
Identification: SU09
For the installation of a new 8-inch high pressure natural gas main, 3-D modeling was used to allow the various entities and the construction and design team to review the existing utility information, identify the best route, and address potential conflicts. Once the final route was chosen, the 3-D data was delivered to contractors to use in bid preparation.