APWA 2015 International Public Works Congress & Exposition
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Join nearly 6,000 public works professionals in Phoenix as we unveil the newest equipment and breakthrough technologies and bring you an unparalleled education track covering the entire gamut of publc works. Don't miss the chance to connect with public works professionals from all over the country in America's sixth-largest city, Phoenix, AZ. The City of Phoenix has been making environmentally sustainable practices a priority within key public works areas, creating thousands of jobs and making the city an ideal host for the public works industry's premier international event of 2015.
DateAugust 30, 2015Public outreach is an integral piece of effective project management and dealing with people is always a unique challenge. Come learn about how public outreach is conducted in Mexico and explore the similarities and differences in the techniques Mexican professionals use and those currently in your toolbox.Speakers
Subdirectora de Eventos, ICLEI-Gobiernos Locales Por La Sustentabilidad Eje Central Lazaro CardenasDeputy Director Operations, City of MoscowTravis Greiman, PEEngineering Manager, City of Centennial$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Waterfront communities, along lakes, rivers, and oceans, share unique challenges when rehabilitating aging water infrastructure including making sure that such activities do not disrupt the local economy. Discover how low-impact structural cured-in-place pipe lining and a multi-channel communication campaign were used in one Minnesota community to minimize economic impacts.Speakers
Public Works Director, City of HastingsPaul J. Pasko, PESenior Project Manager, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's South Louisiana Submerged Roads and Paths to Progress programs have become a model for future disaster recovery efforts due to its unprecedented collaboration and management demonstrated in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.Speakers
Public Involvement Representative, HNTB CorporationConstruction Manager, HNTB Corporation$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Many public works agencies are struggling to deliver services without the staffing levels they had in the past. Explore real-life examples of where contracting out to private service providers made sense, how the conversion from public agency staffing to private sector operations was completed, and the benefits, costs, and risks encountered.Speakers
Assistant City Manager/Public Services Director, City of Laguna Hills, CAJames G. Ross, PESpecial Advisor, Management Partners$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Charleston County, South Carolina issued pedometers to employees asking them to keep track of steps taken in both work and leisure time. Daily goals were set and awards for most steps per week and consistent goal achievement were given. Results of the pilot study were promising and Charleston County opted to make adjustments to length of study time, pedometer choice, and data collecting resulting in a longer study. Learn how using incentives and competition can improve employee health and morale.Speakers
James R. Neal, PE,PWLFPublic Works Director, Charleston CountyPrincipal, Academic Research Rx LLC$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Sidewalks are an integral part of the urban transportation system. Communities have become more aware of the importance of safe, accessible, and complete sidewalk systems due to ADA compliance, increases in litigation, designation of Safe School Routes, and growing interest in creating an enhanced urban lifestyle based on walking.Speakers
Dave L. Bergner, M.A., PWLF, CPWP-MPrincipal, Monte Vista AssociatesMichael C. Hale, PE, RSRetired, City of Overland Park$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015The City of Hamilton, Ontario, can't afford to site a new landfill for solid waste. To encourage waste diversion they came up with a Purple Cow (something that stands out in a crowd). To reward and recognize those residents that are successfully participating in recycling and waste diversion, gold boxes were issued that signified to all that they were making an important contribution to the community.Speaker
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DateAugust 30, 2015Sponsored by APWA's Facilities & Grounds Committee
Join this discussion of recent research into the practice of using trees as a stormwater control measure. Examine a calculator developed to quantify tree stormwater benefits, including soil storage, interception, evapotranspiration, and water quality benefits; and discover the cost effectiveness of using trees as a stormwater management tool.Speaker
Director of Design Science, Kestrel Design Group$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015One of the ten busiest airports in the world, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's designers needed to find innovative ways to integrate a transit system to connect to key facilities at the airport and to Valley Metro Light Rail. Solutions included an automated people mover (APM) system that includes 3 stations and a terminal station that is the only LEED Gold-Certified transportation campus in the world.Speaker
Mark Pilwallis, PEVice President/Sr Project Manager, Gannett Fleming Inc$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Pedestrians and bicycle riders account for 14+ percent of all traffic fatalities while representing less than 10 percent of all trips. The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, known regionally as the HAWK (High-intensity pedestrian Actuated crossWalK), and the latest adaptation to facilitate bicycle use, the BikeHAWK, were developed in Tucson and have become a nationally respected best practice to prevent needless fatalities.Speakers
Paul Casertano, AICPPima Association of GovernmentsRichard B. Nassi, PE, PhDConsultant, Pima Association of Governments$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Sponsored by APWA's Transportation Committee
Discover how local agencies can measure and manage the effectiveness of complete street policies. Examine how cities have begun Greenroads projects and are incorporating Greenroads into their standards of practice to measure sustainability, access, and environmental impacts.Speakers
Daniel J. Hoying, PE, PS, PMPPrincipal, LJB Inc.Charles M. Penland, PE, LEED APSenior Principal, Walter P MooreProject Manager, City of Austin$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Discover how the APWA Accreditation process will help your agency organize its emergency management efforts to ensure compliance with both state and FEMA requirements. The City of Gainesville, FL, found the accreditation bi-annual reviews facilitated their efforts to review for conformance with new best practices or changes to existing practices as set forth by FEMA or the State.Speaker
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DateAugust 30, 2015The County of Los Angeles is expanding its e-Government presence into m-Government (mobile) services to offer new ways to engage the public. This presentation will also feature a demo of the county's award-winning mobile application which offers a one-stop solution for residents to report and track public services requests and status.Speaker
Chief Information Officer, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Sponsored by APWA’s Small Cities Rural Communities Committee
Stormwater management, specifically becoming an MS4 under NPDES Phase 2 regulations, tops the list of challenges facing small communities. Join this discussion of lessons learned and practical “how-tos” to address this challenge. Examine the regulatory requirements, scope and cost of service determination, funding options, and partnership opportunities.Speakers
Stan Brown, PE, PWLFCity Manager, City of Oakwood, GA$20Standard Price
DateAugust 30, 2015Sponsored by APWA's Solid Waste Management Committee
Pierce County, Washington, Public Works and Utilities has implemented a Waste Trends Analysis tool to conduct an annual audit using departmental staff rather than outsourced professionals to sort garbage. This has influenced how project coordinators, environmental educators, and other staff talk and think about waste and resources and how to better promote, design, and measure programs.Speakers
Waste Reduction Program Coordinator, City of BeavertonSteve C. Wamback, MPA, PWLFSustainable Resources Administrator, Pierce County Public Works & Utilities$20Standard Price
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