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| November 13, 2013 - General Membership Lunch meeting ENVISION INFRASTRUCTURE RATING SYSTEM Overview: At this presentation, we will be introducing Envision, which is as a new comprehensive sustainable infrastructure system to assist planners, designers, owners and builders to plan, construct, operate and rate infrastructure to increasing levels of sustainability and resource efficiency. We will also be talking about how to become an ENVISION Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) who is trained to use the Envision™ sustainable infrastructure rating as a guide to address triple bottom line sustainability dimensions in the design, construction, and operation of an infrastructure project. Organizers: California Central Coast Chapters - USGBC American Public Works Association - APWA Presenter: Alma M. Wagner, LEED AP, ENV SP Location: Cannon 1050 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo, CA Date: November 13, 2013 Time: 12:00 PM 2013 APWA Golf Tournament @ Monarch Dunes - June 14th! Another great day was had by all- Thanks to all who joined us and a special thanks to all of the event sponsors! Sponsors: Arcadis ATE Cannon Earth Sytems LaChaine and Associates Mark Thomas Mimiaga Engineering MNS Engineers Penfield & Smith Rick Engineering Wallace Group Central Coast Reprographics 1st Place (Gross): Steve Geis, Ferguson Scott Henderson, Ferguson Greg Organ, Ferguson Greg Organ Sr., Ferguson 1st Place (Net): Tom Rowe, Penfield & Smith Zach Lelevier-Joseph, Penfield & Smith Derek Rapp, Penfield & Smith Ginger Andersen, Penfield & Smith Longest Drive: Greg Organ, Ferguson Closest to the Pin: Doug Dunham, Earth Systems Marshmallow Masher: David Whitehead, City of Santa Maria MAP-21 Implementation – Fact Sheets from FHWA MAP-21 takes effect October 1. FHWA has fact sheets, webinar slides and other information posted http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/map21/ Survey: What do YOU think should be added to the Categorical Exclusion list? MAP-21 mandated USDOT to conduct a survey on the use of categorical exclusions and to request new ones and issue a rulemaking proposing new categorical exclusions. We sent the survey to more than 4,000 APWA member public works directors. The survey deadline has been extended until October 1. The survey is available at: https://www.research.net/s/section1318survey. Questions should be sent to categorical.exclusion@dot.gov. |
Upcoming MeetingsWater Systems Consulting, Inc.: Construction and Senior Engineer: centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Construction%20and%20Senior%20Engineer%20Combined.pdf |
GreenRoads Workshops For More Information and for Upcoming Dates see - > centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/Greenroads-Final%20workshop%20flier%20web.pdf | |
| From the Desk of our Transportation Liason, Steve Orosz: The Senate late yesterday (Thursday, September 15th) approved the transportation extension bill by a vote of 92-6. The bill combines a six month extension of SAFETEA-LU (expiring March 31, 2012) and a four month extension of aviation programs. The President is expected to sign it today. Sen. Coburn released his hold on the bill when given assurances that the transportation reauthorization bill will include a provision for states to opt out of the Transportation Enhancements program, which provides a setaside for bike and ped, scenic beautification and other projects. Sen. Boxer said there is not an opt-out in her bill. There will be dedicated funding and more flexibility for states. Access Board to Issue Proposed Guidelines for Accessible Public Rights-of-Way The Board plans to release for public comment proposed guidelines for public rights-of-way later this summer. These guidelines will address access to sidewalks, street crossings, and other components of pedestrian networks for people with disabilities, including those with vision impairments. Through this rulemaking, the Board seeks to establish design criteria for pedestrian access routes, curb ramps and blended transitions, pedestrian signals, on-street parking, street furniture, and other elements that take into account constraints unique to public streets and sidewalks, including space limitations and terrain. The guidelines are currently under review by the Office of Budget and Management. If cleared on schedule, the Board anticipates publishing its proposed rule in late July or August. At that time, the Board plans to release the guidelines at a public event and press conference at the Board’s conference space. In addition, the Board will conduct a webinar to review the rule and will hold public hearings in Washington, D.C. and Dallas. The guidelines will be available for comment for several months and will be posted to regulations.gov for review and comment. Further details will be provided as they become available. Background information on this rulemaking is posted on the Board's website: www.access-board.gov/prowac/index.htm |
New! 2013 APWA Board Members President: Mike Cannon Past President: Mike Luther President Elect: Steve Kahn Secretary: David Athey Treasurer: Rosalyn Piza Historian: Marshall Pihl Education/Training Chair: Mike Cannon Membership Chair: Ken Pruett Newsletter: Aimee Snyder Chapter Delegate: Don Spagnolo Golf Tournament & Web Administrator: Kelly Druse |
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