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Mar 11, 2010
The APWA Sustainable Transportation Subcommittee has three vacancies it is looking to fill. The subcommittee's mission is to provide the latest information to APWA members on best practices in areas including energy and fuels; green materials, reduced impact facilities and programs, alternatives to driving alone and sustainable land use patterns. The subcommittee is seeking individuals to gather information from leading practitioners and get the word out via APWA's educational programs: web-seminars, news articles, workshops and Congress sessions. Please send your e-mail of interest to Debbie Hale, Subcommittee Chair, debbie@tamcmonterey.org. [ ... ]
The APWA National Congress will be in Anaheim in 2012. This is a huge benefit for our chapter, since the Congress will be so close to us. Your staff will have access to the "greatest show in public works" in their own backyard. The Southern California Chapter is hosting the Congress, and Congress is only a couple of years away. They are asking for help from the San Diego and Ventura Chapters to partner with them to make it a successful Congress. It’s going to be a busy couple of years for them, and both chapters offered to cooperate and help with all of our resources, including people to volunteer, and fund raising for the host activities and events. They are forming various committees, including fundraising, publicity, volunteers, opening/closing day activities, etc. Please see their website at http://southernca.apwa.net/c/congress2012/ and sign up for any committee( [ ... ]
Feb 10, 2010
February Kick Off - 2010 APWA Awards Program – Recognizing Outstanding Public Works Projects and IndividualsThis is the year in transition as we move our Chapter Awards Program to align with National Public Works week in mid May. This year’s theme “Public Works- above, below and all around us” looks to recognize the outstanding projects completed by public agencies and to also recognize those individuals that provide exceptional service in public works. The deadline for submission is March 15, 2010. Projects for consideration must be completed by September 1, 2008 to March 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Vic Bianes, 2010 Awards Committee Chair at (858) 522-6859 or by email at Vbianes@sdcwa.org [ ... ]
Feb 10, 2010
February Kick Off - 2010 APWA Awards Program – Recognizing Outstanding Public Works Projects and IndividualsThis is the year in transition as we move our Chapter Awards Program to align with National Public Works week in mid May. This year’s theme “Public Works- above, below and all around us” looks to recognize the outstanding projects completed by public agencies and to also recognize those individuals that provide exceptional service in public works. The deadline for submission is March 15, 2010. Projects for consideration must be completed by September 1, 2008 to March 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Vic Bianes, 2010 Awards Committee Chair at (858) 522-6859 or by email at Vbianes@sdcwa.orgFor Nomination Application and Flyer please attached documents. [ ... ]
Feb 9, 2010
February Kick Off - 2010 APWA Awards Program – Recognizing Outstanding Public Works Projects and Individuals.This is the year in transition as we move our Chapter Awards Program to align with National Public Works week in mid May. This year’s theme “Public Works- above, below and all around us” looks to recognize the outstanding projects completed by public agencies and to also recognize those individuals that provide exceptional service in public works. The deadline for submission is March 15, 2010. Projects for consideration must be completed by September 1, 2008 to March 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Vic Bianes, 2010 Awards Committee Chair at (858) 522-6859 or by email at Vbianes@sdcwa.org [ ... ]
Feb 3, 2010
A Plan Unveiled: The U.S. Bicycle Route SystemA year ago, the American Association of State Highway andTransportation Officials (AASHTO) approved a national corridor plan for anofficial U.S. Bicycle Route System. The plan is a blueprint for anurban/suburban/rural network of bicycle routes connecting all parts of thecontinental U.S. - potentially the largest cycling network in the world.Now, some states are starting to turn the plan into reality by definingnew U.S. routes and levying support from all levels of transportation andgovernment. Adventure Cycling Association, a non-profit bicycle organizationwhich provides staff support for the project, helps coordinate informationbetween state and local agencies, cycling interests, and the national AASHTOTask Force on U.S. Bicycle Routes.• For an overview of the project, visit www.adventurecycling.org/usbrs• From this page, be sure to [ ... ]
Dec 10, 2009
APWA's International Affairs Committee (IAC) has working partnerships with several public works organizations across the globe. One of the organizations that the IAC has been collaborating with is ICLEI-Mexico (http://www.iclei.org.mx/), an affiliate of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (http://www.iclei.org/). ICLEI is an association of over 1100 local governments from 67 countries who are committed to sustainable practices and development. ICLEI provides technical consulting, training and information services to promote sustainability at the local level. APWA holds a membership in ICLEI.ICLEI-Mexico has recently contacted APWA requesting participation in the following conferences planned for 2010: February 25-26, 2010 Tampico (Gulf Coast) Public Works, Public Services and the Environment June 24-25, 2010 Toluca (near Mexico City) Publ [ ... ]
Oct 29, 2009
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! The Handlery Hotel & Resort, the long-time location for the San Diego Section general meeting and luncheon, will be closing for renovations/remodeling for three months. This closing will impact the APWA meeting location for the months of: December 2009, January 2010 and February 2010. During these months, the Chapter will meet at the Crowne Plaza San Diego, 2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. The meeting will be held at the same time and will be the same cost to members. The November 2009 meeting will still be held at the Handlery Hotel & Resort. [ ... ]
Oct 17, 2009
Get the latest national news from Washington DC. Go to:http://www.apwa.net/documents/advocacy/washingtonreport/wash_report_102009.pdf [ ... ]
Oct 15, 2009
We are proud to recognize that the Chapter and member organizations received awards at the 2009 Congress Awards Ceremony in Colombus, OH. Award winners were:• City of Santee, for the Forester Creek Improvements for the Project of the Year, Environement, $25 million to $75 million.• North County Transit District, for the Sprinter Rail Project for the Project of the Year, Transportation, More than $75 million.• San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter, Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence (PACE). [ ... ]
The 2009 "Greenbook" is now out. It contains all the latest changes that have beenresearched and approved by a 25-member committee, with representatives from theAmerican Public Works Association, the Associated General Contractors of California,the Engineering Contractors Association, and the Southern California ContractorsAssociation.Topics of Discussion:The Nov 6th workshop will promote the use and understanding of the "Greenbook". Highlight and discuss various general provisions, their relationship to the Public Contract Code &their implementation during contract administration. Discuss how to use the "Greenbook" as the Standard Specifications for most public works projects through proper preparation of complementary special provisions. Improve the consistency and uniformity of special provisions among the various users of the "Greenbook".Date and Time: Nove [ ... ]
Jul 15, 2009
It is not too early to turn in your applications for papers for an interesting topic or project you may want to present at next year's 2010 APWA Congress in Boston, MA, Snow Conference, or Sustainability Conference. Please visit:http://www.apwa.net/callforpresentations/for more information. Deadline for submittals on papers is coming up right after this year's 2009 Congress. [ ... ]
Jul 14, 2009
This document contains a brief, bulleted summary of the Technical Committees’ discussions during the months of April, May and June, 2009. Summaries of all Committee meetings are at www.apwa.net under “Technical Committees.” For additional details, contact the appropriate at-large director or staff liaison.
Emergency Management (Diane Linderman/Teresa Hon)
Held spring face-to-face meeting in Washington, DC
Took a tour of the National Response Coordination Center and attended a briefing from staff while at FEMA headquarters
Met with FEMA staff members regarding public assistance, mutual aid and levee/flood issues
Committed to working with FEMA public assistance staff on priori [ ... ]
Jun 29, 2009
The APWA Award Celebration Luncheon will be September 10, 2009. Click here for a table reservation form and an order form for additional plaques. [ ... ]
Jun 22, 2009
Oberstar’s proposal, the Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, will be a six-year bill totaling $450 billion dollars. See link below for more information:http://fastlane.dot.gov/2009/06/lets-face-reality-on-the-highway-trust-fund.html [ ... ]