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APWA WRX 61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE Public Works Resiliency MAY 14-17, 2019 APWA WRX NORFOLK, VA 61ST R NORFOLK, VA M 14-17, 2019 Contents Welcome Note from the Conference Chair . 3 New This Year! . .. 4 Where to Stay . 5 Getting Here . 6 Conference Registration . 7 Conference Sponsorship . 8 ROADEO Registration . 10 Exhibitor Registration . 11 Exhibit Hall Map . 12 Conference Overview for Wednesday . 13 Conference Overview for Thursday . 14 Conference Overview for Friday . 15 Technical Programs . 16 Conference Social Event . 18 Brew Night at the Exhibit Hall . 19 Bike Tour . 20 Norfolk Seawall and Pump Station Tour . 21 Golf Tournament . 22 Touch-A-Truck . 23 WRX of Art . 24 Workshop Wednesday . 25 Conference Sponsors . 26 Technical Session Abstracts . 28 Notes . .38 APWA WRX 2019 | Norfolk, VA | 1 APWA WRX 61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE NORFOLK, VA May 14-17, 2019 Welcome Note from the Conference Chair On behalf of the Chapter's Leadership, we are pleased to announce open registration for the APWA WRX conference! This year's conference will be held in beautiful, vibrant, historic, and resilient Norfolk, Virginia . Our theme is Resiliency - join us to learn more about how your locality can build resiliency through public works efforts . The APWA WRX technical conference provides everyone the opportunity to learn about advanced techniques and cutting-edge technologies being employed across the Mid-Atlantic . Additionally, each of you will have the chance to network with many equipment vendors, manufacturing representatives, public agency specialists, construction companies, and engineering firms. This year's technical program, focusing on Resiliency, promises to feature a diverse range of presentations covering the latest solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing Public Works professionals . This year's conference will be held exclusively at Hilton Norfolk The Main, a brand new premier Hilton property located in downtown Norfolk . The conference committee has worked tremendously hard to reenvision the conference and you can expect new and exciting activities and events this year! We look forward to you joining us at the APWA WRX conference; see you in May! Don Cole 2019 APWA WRX Conference chair President-elect, APWA Mid-Atlantic Vice President, Brown and Caldwell APWA WRX 2019 | Norfolk, VA | 3 APWA WRX 61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE NORFOLK, VA May 14-17, 2019 New This Year! Wednesday Night Social aboard USS Wisconsin Come aboard and join us for an evening of fun on board the USS Wisconsin! This unique event will take place on the fantail of the ship, one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U .S . Navy . Bike Tour Along the Elizabeth River Enjoy the breeze in the air and the gorgeous views of downtown Norfolk while riding with a group along the new Elizabeth River Trail . The best part? A rest stop at Smartmouth Brewing Company for refreshments . WRX of Art Gallery Norfolk Seawall and Pump Walk through the WRX art gallery to check out unique Station Tour public works items contributed by public works This tour will explore the five-gated, downtown, 1,225-linear foot agencies within the chapter . Local artist Larry Bage seawall and pump station that help keep Norfolk a resilient city . will sculpt the APWA logo from recycled metal and other materials in the gallery during the conference . 2019 Students & Young Better-than-ever ROADEO Professionals Poster Session Posters should focus on public works projects, programs, or student at Harbor Park research impacting public works . Come watch representatives from public works departments across the Mid-Atlantic states competing with a snow plow, backhoe, front-end Technical Sessions loader, automated refuse truck, knuckle boom, street This will be like none other previously held! Resiliency is this year’s sweeper, and line truck . Spend the day cheering on conference theme and we will focus on all the things we do as your favorite competitor, check out new equipment on public works professionals to keep our communities resilient . display and participate in “Touch-A-Truck .” Interested Although we advanced the due date of abstracts, we received in being a part of Team Public Works? Bring your a record number of high-quality presentations . Be a part of this resume and take advantage of our onsite job fair . highly educational event, where you will learn how to make your There is plenty of parking for those that drive and own community more resilient . If you are a professional requiring there is a light rail stop at Harbor Park for those continuing education, your attendance at the conference will allow commuting from the conference hotel . you to complete most (if not all) of your CEUs . 4 | APWA WRX 2019 | Norfolk, VA APWA WRX 61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE NORFOLK, VA May 14-17, 2019 Where to Stay Norfolk, Virginia Norfolk is a dynamic, urban, waterfront city filled with history, art, music and culture! Thousands of tourists visit year-round to explore its local farm-to-table eateries and vibrant neighborhoods . Come check out the new Waterside District just minutes from the conference hotel next to Town Point Park . In between sessions, check out the three-story mall downtown or ride over to the new Premium Outlet Mall, catch a ball game at Harbor Park or walk to Nauticus and take a tour of the iconic Battleship Wisconsin . It’s no surprise that Wander with Wonder named Norfolk one of 2018’s Hottest Destinations . Register for the conference today and head over to VisitNorfolk to see all the Mermaid City has to offer! Things to do in Norfolk: https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ virginia/hilton-norfolk-the-main-ORFWAHH/attractions/index.html VisitNorfolk: https://www.visitnorfolk.com/ Mermaid City Video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OLPf6a2iUoM Hilton Norfolk The Main Located at 100 E . Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 at the corner of Main and Granby Streets, in downtown Norfolk, discover Hilton Norfolk The Main hotel . Situated within walking distance to over 50 restaurants and 9 miles from Norfolk International Airport, we make it easy to explore the vibrant city of Norfolk . A block of rooms have been reserved, beginning May 14 – May 17, 2019 . This special room rate will be available until April 15, 2019 or until the block of rooms is sold out . Please visit www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/ ORFWAHH-APW-20190514/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG or call 757-763-6200 to book your room . Lodging is not included with the Conference registration . The Main is the official conference To register for the conference, visit http://midatlantic.apwa.net/ hotel. We have negotiated EventDetails/16293 a special rate and strongly encourage all attendees to take advantage of this world class hotel for their stay! APWA WRX 2019 | Norfolk, VA | 5 APWA WRX 61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE NORFOLK, VA May 14-17, 2019 Getting Here By Air By Train - Amtrak Norfolk’s International Airport (ORF) is located at 2200 With more than 30 train routes throughout the United States, Norview Avenue, roughly 20 minutes from downtown Norfolk . Amtrak travels to over 500 destinations in 46 states . The Norfolk International Airport consists of two passenger Norfolk station is a major seaport and military center which concourses: Concourse A (gates A1-A15), and Concourse B regained intercity passenger rail service in 2012 . It is located (gates B16-B30) . American Airlines and Southwest Airlines at Harbor Park, Lot D, 280 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 . occupy Concourse A while Allegiant Air, Delta Airlines, Conference attendees can jump on The Tide light rail from Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines occupy Concourse B . here for a very short ride to the conference hotel . For more International flights are handled at gate A1. information, visit https://www.amtrak.com/home.html. By Car By Light Rail – The Tide From the East, follow I-264 W straight down to the Waterside The Tide is Norfolk’s light rail system that opened in 2011 . Exit or City Hall Avenue . Trains generally run every 15 minutes, increasing to every When approaching from the West, routes are I-64, U .S . 460 10 minutes during peak periods and every 30 minutes or U .S . 58 . during early mornings and late evenings . Light rail service is offered from 6:00 a .m . through 10:00 p .m . Mondays through From the North and South, convenient routes include I-85 Thursdays and 6:00 a .m . through midnight on Fridays and or I-95, U .S . 17 and U .S . 13 (crossing the world-famous Saturdays . Chesapeake Bay-Bridge Tunnel) . These routes intersect with I-64, which connects I-264 . Attendees may take the MacArthur Square stop to the ROADEO at Harbor Park . The complete schedule and pricing information can be found at https://gohrt.com/services/ the-tide/ 6 | APWA WRX 2019 | Norfolk, VA APWA WRX 61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE NORFOLK, VA May 14-17, 2019 Conference Registration Early Bird Price Regular Price Registration Type (No later than March 1, 2019) (After March 1, 2019) Full Registration includes access to the Wednesday Evening Networking Social aboard the USS Wisconsin. Thursday Evening Exhibit Hall Social, Exhibit Hall, Educational Sessions, breakfast on Thursday and Friday, and lunch on Thursday. APWA Member $250 $300 Non-APWA Member $350 $400 Retiree/Student $175 $225 Single Day Registration includes breakfast and lunch plus refreshments during session breaks. Thursday Only – APWA Member $175 $200 Thursday Only – Non-APWA Member $200 $225 Evening Receptions Only – Individual Pricing Shown Wednesday evening Networking $75 $100 Social aboard the USS Wisconsin Thursday Exhibitor Reception $75 $100 To register as a Conference attendee, please visit http://midatlantic.apwa.net/EventDetails/16293 . Considering an APWA Membership? Non-Member Registrants who are not previous members of APWA may be eligible to receive a 1-year membership with their paid full registration .