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NOMONATE A PROJECT OF THE YEAR & LEADER OF THE YEAR! Our chapter is currently accepting nominations for project of the year and leader of the for this year's awards. Please see the forms linked below: Project of the Year http://centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/2014%20Project%20of%20the%20Year%20nomination%20form.pdf Leader of the Year: http://centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/2014%20Leader%20of%20the%20Year%20Nomination%20Form.pdf May Monthly Meeting! Details Coming Soon! 2014 APWA Golf Tournament @ Monarch Dunes - FRIDAY JUNE 13th! Come join us for a great day on the course with friends and colleagues from the Central CaliforniaCoast Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Tournament proceeds will help fundthe Chapter's new scholarship program for college students interested in Public Works, Engineeringand/or Construction Management.Tournament fee is $90 per player (includes range balls, greens fee, cart, dinner and awards). See the Sign-up sheet here: centralcoast.apwa.net/chapters/centralcoast/documents/APWA_GolfTourn%20Flier2_June13_2014.pdf 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. |
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| NEW! 2014 APWA Board Members Executive Board 2014: President, Steve Kahn President-Elect, David Athey Past President, Mike Cannon Treasurer, Tyler Hunt Secretary, Dace Morgan Delegate, Don Spagnolo Past Treasurer, Rosalyn Piza Committee Chairs 2014: Scholarship, Larry Kramer Webmaster, Nick Panofsky Membership, Ken Pruett Awards, Steve Orosz Golf Tournament, Kelly Druse Education/Training, Doug Pike | |
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: APWA Washington Report: April 2014 Issue: http://www.apwa.net/resources/washingtonreport?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Informz Emails The Federal Highway Administration is releasing several notices of proposed rulemakings related to the provisions of MAP-21. While the act expires in October of this year, there are high hopes and expectations that it will be extended, so most of us are taking these rulemakings seriously. Below is the first one, released on March 11, 2914, on Highway Safety Performance Measures. See the notice below for a webinar. Comments are due by June 9, 2014. On March 11, 2014, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register as required by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). The NPRM proposes safety performance measures and State DOT and MPO requirements for establishing and reporting specific annual targets for fatalities and serious injuries for the purposes of carrying out the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The public is encouraged to review the NPRM and submit comments to the docket. The comment period closes on June 9, 2014. USDOT will sponsor a webcast event to provide 1) an overview of the approach to implementation of the safety performance requirements in MAP-21; and 2) details of the Safety Performance Measures NPRM. The webcast will be delivered on March 13, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time and will be repeated on March 17, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Both webcast events will cover the same materials. Registration is now open to the public. USDOT anticipates publishing two additional related NPRMs that address proposed updates to the HSIP, and the statewide and metropolitan and non-metropolitan planning regulations. All three notices will be open for public comment and are one set among the USDOT’s proposals to implement MAP-21 performance provisions for the federal-aid highway program. A second set of performance-related NPRMs will focus on pavement, bridges, and asset management; a third will focus on congestion, emissions, system performance, freight, and public transportation. Collectively, these rules advance the vision of Congress to transform federal-aid transportation programs to provide more efficient investments by: • focusing on national transportation goals; • increasing accountability and transparency; and • improving transportation investment decision-making. USDOT encourages the public to review each of the proposed rules as they become available in the Federal Register and to submit comments to the docket for each rule. Our Transportation Committee met and wanted to offer you the opportunity to get involved in the following activities: 1. Take your leaders to APWA! The Leadership and Management committee asked us to ask you for your stories about leaders in your chapters who you would like to recognize. You have undoubtedly read the recent stories in the Reporter about these inspiring individuals. Is there someone you would like to recognize for their public works leadership? Send your story to: Bret Hodne, Leadership and Management Committee chair at bret.hodne@wdm.iowa.gov. 2. Help out with national research: The Transportation Research Board is seeking information on “the effective practices and measures being taken by the DOTs and local public agencies to address the economic and safety impacts of meeting the new traffic demands on the secondary roadway networks induced by energy development activities. It will solicit input on how your agency is handling the changes in road usage and infrastructure conditions due to energy development activities, and how you are finding success in doing so.” Are finding success and how? Contact Tony Giancola to share you strategies and be part of this important study: tonygiancola@rcn.com. 3. The Emergency Management Committee is looking for volunteers to serve on the Mitigation Subcommittee. The Mitigation Subcommittee is focused on how to reduce or eliminate risk to people and property from natural hazards. The subcommittee is currently focused on the following issues areas: public works as a first responder, flood insurance/flood map modernization, levee safety, pre-disaster mitigation, climate change and adaptation, codes and standards, and retrofitting critical facilities. For more information, please contact staff liaison, Teresa Hon, (816) 595-5224 or e-mail thon@apwa.net). 4. Nominate someone as Transportation Professional Manager of the Year! Do you know a transportation professional with outstanding career service achievements of public works? Take a few moments to consider those transportation professionals you know who might be worthy of consideration. "The primary focus of this award is the recognition of exceptional leadership in the field of public works transportation." Any candidate with a minimum of 10 years qualifying experience may be considered for the award. To obtain the Guidelines for the Award and the Nomination Form, please visit the website at http://www.apwa.net/awards/CriteriaAndNominationForms and select Professional Manager of the Year Award - Transportation. The deadline for submitting the completed applications is March 3, 2014 Thank you for taking the time to get involved! Debbie Hale APWA Transportation Committee, Communications Coordinator Transportation Agency for Monterey County, California 831-775-4410 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 |
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