2019 Jennings Randolph International Presentations:

The American Public Works Association (APWA), in association with the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College (EI), is pleased to introduce three Jennings Randolph International Fellows who participated in this unique international study and professional exchange opportunity to promote collaboration and the sharing of public works best practices.

Special Presentation Jennings Randolph: Finland's Smart Mobility Menu

Nora Daley-Peng, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Shoreline, WA will discuss how Finland is shifting away from auto-dependency by offering a diverse menu of mobility options that are so economical, convenient and enjoyable that people will naturally choose them rather than driving their personal vehicles.

Special Presentation Jennings Randolph: Want More Innovation? Value Creativity

Joanee Zhang, Civil Engineer and Liaison to the Los Angeles City Council and Board of Public Works for the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering is eager to share the stories and lessons learned during her international exchange tour with agencies in Australia. She discovered that innovation starts with an agency's values and its attitude towards supporting innovative behavior and creative thinking among staff.

Special Presentation Jennings Randolph: 2018 Sweden Bridge Study Tour Observations

Helena Sullivan, Construction Engineer III for McHenry County, Illinois, will share the details from her bridge study trip to Sweden in September 2018. She will describe bridge construction methods and maintenance practices in Sweden and compare those to the practices and approaches used in McHenry County. Enjoy this discussion of how establishing effective preventative maintenance programs will extend bridge life and provide less costly maintenance options.

Helena Sullivan

Construction Engineer III, McHenry County Division of Transportation

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