Events

Webinar: How Infrastructure Shapes Driver Behavior and Pedestrian Safety Date: May 19, 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am PT Cost: Free Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 PDH credits, 1.5 CM credits Organization: University of Minnesota, Center for Transportation Studies Improving pedestrian safety requires a deeper understanding of how people interact with roadway design and infrastructure. […]

Course Description: This 2-hour course continues the discussion of best practices in asphalt paving, specifically focusing on placement and compaction. Longitudinal joints and construction joints are also included, as well as inspection and troubleshooting. Following these best practices will help to create a smooth and consistent asphalt mat that serves the traveling public for years […]

APWA is proud to partner with BuildWitt to deliver world-class training content through an innovative platform designed to support continuous, on-the-job learning. Tim Plath and Shane Mark, who serve as chair and vice chair of APWA’s Operations and Maintenance Subcommittee, will kick off this live virtual program by highlighting how BuildWitt’s training videos—focused on technical […]

Course Description: Does pavement thickness really affect the longevity of a pavement in a local setting? Absolutely! In this 2-hour webinar, you will learn the primary considerations for determining necessary pavement thickness so that the structure will adequately support traffic for years to come. PDHs available. Who should attend? County Judges, Mayors, planners, supervisors, decision […]

Date: June 9-11, 2026 Location: National Indian Programs Training Center (NIPTC), 1011 Indian School Rd NW, Suite 254, Albuquerque, NM 87104. This in-person 3-day training is required for BIA/FHWA tribal road inventory access. Target Audience: Tribal personnel responsible for maintaining road inventory data. To register, please send your request to any of the following: Aldon […]

Course Description: Deteriorated asphalt pavements are often repaired using traditional methods such as a hot mix asphalt overlay, but that gets expensive! This 2-hour webinar will provide an overview of alternative surface treatments that can lengthen the life of the pavement structure, including chip seals, fog seals, thin overlays, hybrid chip seals, microsurfacing, and ultra-thin […]

Mutual aid networks are a cornerstone of effective emergency management for public works agencies, enabling communities to respond more efficiently and recover more quickly from disasters. Our presenters will examine three established public works mutual aid models: CoWARN (Colorado’s Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network), IPWMAN (Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network), and the Massachusetts Highway Association. […]