APWA Reporter - 2010 Articles

Summary, Jan, p. 0
Public works stands guard this flu season, Jan, p. 4

Back to the Basics

Back to the basic supervision, Jan, p. 24
Harnessing the power of the Millennial generation, Feb, p. 22
How to recognize stressed-out employees, Mar, p. 22
Selling your ideas, Apr, p. 42
Decision-making tools for personnel selection, May, p. 36
APWA Emerging Leaders Academy III meets for a successful leadership retreat, Jun, p. 28
Making your values stick, Jul, p. 38
Proactive vs. reactive workload planning, Aug, p. 64
When should you consider privatizing your services?, Sep, p. 18
Guide to effective communication and persuasive presentations, Oct, p. 10
Utilizing students in the workplace, Nov, p. 20

Diversity

Utilizing retired professionals to help solve today's challenges, Jan, p. 8
Inclusion + Diversity = Empowerment for All, Feb, p. 18
L.A. women excel in solid resources, Mar, p. 16
The concept of diversity: growing up and keeping pace with change, Apr, p. 32
Initiating an employee incentive program for a multi-generational culture, May, p. 18
Four diverse, dynamic women, Jun, p. 24
2009-2010 APWA Diversity Committee's accomplishments, Aug, p. 12
Young Professionals: The Future of APWA, Aug, p. 16
Reaching beyond my limits, Sep, p. 10
Diversity in action at the 2010 APWA International Public Works Congress & Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts, Oct, p. 26
The Importance of Mentoring: Future Cities, Nov, p. 12
It is safe to be me, Dec, p. 23

Emergency Management

Is your jurisdiction eligible to receive HMGP funds following a major disaster declaration?, Jan, p. 26
Cedar Rapids: Repositioning a city post-disaster, Jan, p. 28
The changing role of public works in emergencies, disasters and traffic incident management, Jan, p. 31
The May 2008 Wenchuan earthquake: emergency response and recovery, Jan, p. 36
Small community NIMS compliance, Jan, p. 40
National Infrastructure Protection Plan offers framework for public works professionals, Jan, p. 44
Administering FEMA requirements doesn't need to be a disaster, Aug, p. 42

Inside APWA

2010 Editorial Calendar, Jan, p. 9
Index to 2009 articles, Jan, p. 18
Call for nominations to APWA Board issued, Feb, p. 6
APWA Board of Directors, Apr, p. 6
Meet your APWA staff, Apr, p. 7
Embracing e-learning in public works, Apr, p. 30
APWA is going social, Apr, p. 38
Florida Chapter celebrates 50 years of service to its members, Apr, p. 40
APWA not immune from downturn, May, p. 6
APWA Center for Sustainability: A new vision for public works, May, p. 8
The U.S. Bicycle Route System: Connecting people, communities and the nation, May, p. 22
Three hundred million and counting, May, p. 26
Top Tens: A history of professional excellence, May, p. 28
President-Elect Crombie awarded Honorary Membership in American Academy of Environmental Engineers, Jun, p. 7
We Are Public Works: Come join us!, Jun, p. 18
Back to school, Jun, p. 26
Candidates for the APWA Board of Directors named, Jul, p. 8
APWA Roadway Safety Subcommittee established, Jul, p. 14
Communication in real time, Jul, p. 30
APWA Board actions set stage for exceptional year, Aug, p. 8
Are you involved in a community? You should be!, Aug, p. 18
Board of Directors election results, Sep, p. 9
Reaching the top of the "Accreditation Mountain" in Grain Valley, Sep, p. 14
CPWA at Congress, Oct, p. 32
Futures Day 2010: Boston, Massachusetts, Oct, p. 36
On-Line Mentoring: How it works, what we have learned, Dec, p. 14
Emerging Leaders Academy aims to lay the groundwork for APWA's future, Dec, p. 16
Distracted Driving: A year of action, Dec, p. 22

International Idea Exchange

Engineers Without Borders-USA, Jan, p. 22
Old stuff about asphalt, Feb, p. 26
Riding the Storm: 2010 INGENIUM Conference, Feb, p. 28
Haiti Cherie, Mar, p. 24
Planning for organic waste recycling in the Czech Republic, Mar, p. 26
Water: More precious than gold, Apr, p. 46
The January 2010 Haiti earthquake: a public works disaster, May, p. 38
Opportunities for APWA with Engineers Without Borders-USA, Jun, p. 30
Hope for Honduras, Jun, p. 32
International Federation to meet at Boston Congress, Jun, p. 33
Spring in Zlin, Czech Republic, Jul, p. 42
International Affairs Committee 2009 to 2010, Aug, p. 66
Public works management programs for Lavasa, India, Sep, p. 20
International Affairs Committee approves pilot program that enhances APWA member access to global resources and solutions, Oct, p. 14
Call for Applicants for 2011 Jennings Randolph International Fellowship Program, Oct, p. 16
APWA President George Crombie attends ICLEI VIII National/International Conference, Nov, p. 22

Leadership and Management

The changing role of the public works director, Jan, p. 10
A Call to Arms, Aug, p. 110
The Road to Excellence, Dec, p. 10
Look what's on our recommended reading list!, Dec, p. 24
Could a mustache save Christmas? The Woodridge Public Works Department believed it could, Dec, p. 25
Taking charge/making an impact in your community as public works director, Dec, p. 26
Who Are We/Public Works: How to positively promote the role and contributions of public works to the community, Dec, p. 30
What great public works directors do differently, Dec, p. 32
Do you need a master's degree?, Dec, p. 34
Exploring the DNA of a successful public works leader, Dec, p. 36
Management 101: Building sustainable employee trust, Dec, p. 40

New APWA staff

Joan Awald, Jan, p. 13
Sabrina Vargas, Aug, p. 17
Jeff Dugdale, Dec, p. 12
Josh Johnson, Dec, p. 12

President's Message

Public Works stands guard this flu season, Jan, p. 2
Diversity adds strength, Feb, p. 2
A plan for debris management, Mar, p. 2
Getting everyone involved, Apr, p. 2
Building relationships of trust and respect, May, p. 2
Be a Public Works Patriot! Join us in Boston!, Jun, p. 2
Let's get this economy moving, Jul, p. 2
Serving our communities and our profession: a proud tradition, Aug, p. 2
A broad, bold and aggressive agenda for APWA, Sep, p. 2
A better world for our children, Oct, p. 2
Winter maintenance operations will make a difference, Nov, p. 2
APWA must seize the moment, Dec, p. 2

Public Works Historical Society

FEMA: Mission and History, Jan, p. 42
Recycling and recovery of waste: a worldwide issue, Mar, p. 41
A Taste of Boston, Apr, p. 28
The golden age of public works in Boston, Jun, p. 20
PWHS, Boston and Congress 2010: Circulation in the Living City, Jul, p. 26
A brief history of the residential garbage collection packer, Sep, p. 42
The 2010 Public Works Historical Society Congress programs, Oct, p. 34
A brief history of the APWA Wisconsin Chapter Snow Plow Roadeo, Nov, p. 36

Small Cities/Rural Communities

La Center learns to manage a wetland, Jan, p. 16
Disseminating traveler information through microblogging, Feb, p. 20
Rolling Meadows Public Works Citizens Academy, Mar, p. 18
Completion of new water plant is reflective of strong community pride and local commitment, May, p. 16
Plowing through boundaries, Jun, p. 22
Emerald ash borer threatens your community's ash trees, Aug, p. 93
Mt. Moriah Cemetery: Third Annual Lantern Lighting Ceremony, Sep, p. 12
So, what's your problem?, Oct, p. 30
A field management success story, Nov, p. 16
2010 City of La Quinta Public Works Department Student Outreach Program, Dec, p. 21

Technical Committee News

Emergency Management Committee builds strong relationship with FEMA, Jan, p. 6
An ounce of conservation, Feb, p. 8
A year with the Solid Waste Management Technical Committee, Mar, p. 6
Taking a stand on Facilities & Grounds, Apr, p. 18
Keeping up with change, Jun, p. 9
Transportation Committee: always on the move, Jul, p. 12
Underneath it all...Utility and Public Right-of-Way, Aug, p. 11
The Fleet Services Committee: Serving members, chapters, agencies and CPFPs, Sep, p. 8
Snow, Ice and the Great Northwest, Nov, p. 8
Change is coming: the Leadership and Management Committee, Dec, p. 8

Washington Insight

National Homeland Security Consortium reviews key emergency management initiatives, Jan, p. 4
EPA issues final rule affecting construction and development sites, Feb, p. 4
EPA issues "Endangerment Finding" setting the stage for regulation of carbon dioxide, Mar, p. 4
APWA member appointed to FEMA National Advisory Council, Apr, p. 4
Administration takes further steps to promote livability, May, p. 4
APWA emergency management leaders meet with White House national security team, Jun, p. 4
APWA recognized as first responder by DHS Emergency Services Sector Coordinating Council, Jun, p. 6
Government Affairs Committee meets with federal agency and elected leaders, Jun, p. 8
Transportation authorization follows an uncertain path, Jul, p. 6
DHS National Cyber Security Division to evaluate APWA members' cyber systems, Aug, p. 6
APWA attends National Homeland Security Consortium meeting, Sep, p. 6
APWA advocacy priorities focus on issues of importance to communities, Oct, p. 6
APWA, public safety stakeholders and legislators promote creation of nationwide interoperable communications network, Nov, p. 6
Administration's infrastructure investment plan includes transportation reauthorization principles, Dec, p. 6

National Public Works Week

City of Thousand Oaks celebrates National Public Works Week, Feb, p. 16
The team behind the scenes opens its doors, Mar, p. 14
50th Anniversary of National Public Works Week, Apr, p. 24
What you can do for National Public Works Week, May, p. 14
North America celebrates 50th anniversary of National Public Works Week, Jul, p. 32
National Public Works Week in Grants Pass, Jul, p. 34
Fifth Annual DPW Day at Plymouth Public Library, Jul, p. 36
Los Angeles honors outstanding public works employees, Aug, p. 20

North American Snow Conference

Celebrating 50 Years of Snow!, Feb, p. 10
One man's junk is another man's treasure, Mar, p. 8
Snow Conference Technical Tour to visit two facilities, Mar, p. 12
Omaha in pictures, Apr, p. 20
Snowfighters pack Omaha Qwest Center for the 50th anniversary of the North American Snow Conference, Jul, p. 27
Snow and ice across the continent, Nov, p. 10

Water Resources

Street Sweeping: Which method is best for improving stormwater quality?, Feb, p. 30
Blazing trails to provide a new potable water source for El Paso, Feb, p. 32
Water conservation through turf management, Feb, p. 36
The history and evolution of training for the water and wastewater industries, Feb, p. 38
A new calm before...during...and after the storm, Feb, p. 41
Does the Yellow Brick Road lead to water quality?, Feb, p. 44
First flush stormwater treatment, Feb, p. 46
A stormwater utility can provide a cost-effective way to address coastal stormwater management issues, Feb, p. 48
Reclaiming wells with high arsenic levels, Feb, p. 51
Rethinking rain gardens, Aug, p. 50
A new approach to the collection of urban weather data, Aug, p. 56
Reducing stormwater runoff impacts, Aug, p. 96
Precast Concrete: The stormwater management solution, Aug, p. 104
Environmental Management System: A key to effective management and sustainability for water and wastewater utilities, Aug, p. 106
Categorizing extreme rainfall events by severity, not rarity, Aug, p. 116

Solid Waste Management

Solid waste management trends in 2010, Mar, p. 30
Greenhouse gas impacts of solid waste management, Mar, p. 36
Pay-As-You-Throw - Now: Increase recycling and decrease greenhouse gases quickly, fairly and cost-effectively, Mar, p. 38
APWA on pharmaceuticals: It's time for producer responsibility, Mar, p. 42
Automated waste collection: how to make sure it makes sense for your community, Mar, p. 44
Trends in solid waste: Florida considering 75% recycling target, Mar, p. 49
Disposal solutions for compact fluorescent lamps and batteries, Mar, p. 52
Rectifying the mistakes of a city's past, Mar, p. 56
Turning environmental eyesores into signature public parks, Aug, p. 38
Don't waste a good bug-bioreactor landfill, Aug, p. 52
Ventura Regional Sanitation District launches innovative Biosolids Drying and Renewable Power Generation Facility, Aug, p. 58

Transportation

A plan unveiled: the U.S. Bicycle Route System, Mar, p. 7
Seattle's Complete Streets Program, Jul, p. 44
The Elkhorn Slough Early Mitigation Partnership: Protecting sensitive habitat with major state highway projects, Jul, p. 48
Moving towards a sustainability rating system for transportation projects: how wide a net to cast?, Jul, p. 50
Knoxville's move toward "Complete Streets, Jul, p. 53
City of Des Moines GPS-based sign inventory on a budget, Jul, p. 56
Inside the Tucson modern streetcar project, Jul, p. 58
Lynnwood Olympic View Drive Road Improvement, Phases 1 & 2, Jul, p. 60
A TRB Annual Meeting experience, Jul, p. 64
Every Day Counts initiative bringing new sense of urgency, innovation to highway community, Jul, p. 66
Cook County saves taxpayers money by diamond grinding roadways, Jul, p. 68
Buddy, can you spare a dime?, Jul, p. 72
Creating a transit station that enhances your community, Aug, p. 86
Training your staff to comply with ADA requirements: making curbs compliant, Aug, p. 102
Comparisons of rubberized asphalt binders, Aug, p. 111

Annual Buyer's Guide

Annual Buyer's Guide, Apr, p. 80
Alphabetical listing, Apr, p. 80
Categorical listing, Apr, p. 98

Awards

Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award, Apr, p. 34
2010 Top Ten Public Works Leaders named, May, p. 30
APWA announces the 2010 Public Works Projects of the Year, Jul, p. 76
Chapter Membership Achievement Award winners announced, Aug, p. 4
Awards 2010, Aug, p. 24

Facilities and Grounds

ADA modifications fit building's character, function and pocketbook, Apr, p. 50
Completing construction quicker and better in Sacramento County, Apr, p. 52
Bakersfield's downtown canal comes to life, Apr, p. 56
Accommodating intense parks use, Apr, p. 59
Transition Plans: It's the law, Apr, p. 62
The evolution of modern playground equipment, Apr, p. 64
Bridging the gap between city traffic engineers and the blind community, Apr, p. 66
City of Bristol, Connecticut: City Hall boiler casualty and use of ARRA energy funding for replacement, Apr, p. 70
The art and science of building a retaining wall, Apr, p. 78

Sustainability

Sustainability 2010: Focus on Minneapolis, May, p. 12
Making sustainable decisions easy, May, p. 40
Starting from scratch: how to build sustainability into your programs from the ground up, May, p. 44
Sustainability in public works: the airplane view, May, p. 46
Early action the key to the Saanich Municipal Emissions Mitigation Plan, May, p. 48
Partnership with ICLEI, May, p. 52
The "green" revolution has reached the parking industry, May, p. 54
Implementing a Sustainability Plan in your community: turning talk into action, May, p. 56
New Public Works: Designers address the federal sustainability agenda, May, p. 58
Green jobs creation for budgets in the red, Aug, p. 48
Innovative approaches for sustainable energy management, Aug, p. 62
Reliability Re-Found: Nesting resilient and adaptive solutions into urban infrastructure, Aug, p. 120
Security's sustainable role, Aug, p. 132
Catalyzing sustainability in public works: the 2010 Sustainability in Public Works Conference, Oct, p. 8

Congress 2010

Leadership for changing times, Jun, p. 10
The "New Normal": Designing for speed, scale and scope, Jul, p. 16
Boston in pictures, Jul, p. 24
Four options to attend Congress, Aug, p. 35
Don't miss these at Congress!, Aug, p. 36
One-day passes available for Congress, Aug, p. 36
The Boston Congress: A Public Works Revolution, Oct, p. 18
Moments from the 2010 Congress, Oct, p. 38

Engineering and Technology

Seismic Building Performance: How will your structures hold up?, Jun, p. 34
Characteristics of the successful twenty-first century public works director, Jun, p. 36
Giving public works administrators a crystal ball, Jun, p. 38
BIM (Building Information Modeling), Jun, p. 40
Staying on top of new technology for local streets and roads, Jun, p. 42
Peoria Public Works Department reduces costs with mobile GIS, Jun, p. 44
Mobile offices put inspectors on the road, Jun, p. 46
Below these crowded streets: Charleston's network of underground infrastructure, Jun, p. 48
Solar water system helps drop energy use, Jun, p. 52
Municipal broadband helps improve operational efficiencies and quality of services in Rock Hill, SC, Jun, p. 54
LiDAR puts impervious surfaces "on the map, Aug, p. 90
Maintaining good community relations during construction, Aug, p. 100
A better way to rebuild better infrastructure, Aug, p. 114
Agencies find the "I" in GIS to create next generation solutions, Aug, p. 122

Fleet Services

2010 light truck rollout: more bang for the municipal buck, Aug, p. 126
Polk County's innovative response to high fuel costs, Sep, p. 24
Ames, Iowa, is changing itself from red and black to green, Sep, p. 26
Toward 100% implementation of bio-fuels and electric vehicles, Sep, p. 28
Spec'ing your work trucks for optimum fuel economy, Sep, p. 30
TOT theory for improving technicians' productivity, Sep, p. 34
Life Cycle Costing, Sep, p. 36
John Deere isn't the only thing "green" in Moline, Sep, p. 38
Leaning and greening public works fleets, Sep, p. 44

Utility and Public Right-of-Way

The professional utility coordination process and how it can benefit your projects, Aug, p. 68
Creating a Right-of-Way Management Program, Aug, p. 72
Sustainability of our right-of-way, Aug, p. 74
Sustainable solutions for right-of-way management, Aug, p. 78
Update your seawall design, Aug, p. 80
Utility coordination through cooperation, Aug, p. 82

Winter Maintenance

Salt Brine: An anti-icing solution, Aug, p. 130
The importance of establishing levels of service for winter operations, Nov, p. 26
Validating environmental impacts of best snow and ice practices, Nov, p. 30
The International Winter Road congress comes to North America, Nov, p. 32
There is always the window, Nov, p. 38
Pre-Storm Strategy and Post-Storm Assessment meetings, Nov, p. 41
Optimized snowplow routing using the A* artificial intelligence algorithm can save 12% on plowing costs, Nov, p. 42
Economic and environmental sustainability meet on our nations' highways, Nov, p. 44
The City of Denver: A benchmark for snow and ice management, Nov, p. 48

Obituaries

APWA Past President, Joseph F. Casazza, dies, Nov, p. 18