Rhode Island Public
Works Association
Upcoming Classes and Events
Public Works Academy
9/11-10/16 - Coventry Town Hall Annex
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Fall Erosion Control Field Day
10/3/19 - URI East Farm, Bldg 75, Kingston
Registration through RIPWA is required click here
More information for this class is available here however for FREE registration you must register through RIPWA (above)
Innovation Exchange Webinar: 2019 Build a Better Mousetrap Winners
10/3/19 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (EST)
Introduction to Line and Grade Workshop
10/10/19 -Coventry Town Hall Annex
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Rhode Island Construction Career Days
10/30/19 - RIDOT Midstate Facility
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Green Infrastructure Trade Show
10/30/19 - Roger Williams Park Casino
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Introduction to Traffic Signs and the MUTCD
11/10/19 - Coventry Town Hall Annex
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Geotechnical Aspects of Pavements
FHWA-NHI-132040:
(3-Days)September 16th, 17th and 18th, 2019.
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Location: 65 Access Road, Warwick RI. AC Building Room 302 on day 1 and 2 and Room 307 on day 3.
Direction to New England Tech Access Road Campus.docx [dot-ri.csod.com]
The Tribal Technical Assistnace Program (TTAP) is offering the following classes: (open to R.I. Municipal Public Works Employees)
Narragansett, RI | October 1-4
Low-cost Safety Improvements | October 1
Road Safety Audits/Assessments | October 1
Improving Safety of the Roadway by Controlling ROW | October 2
Roundabouts | October 2
Safety Plan Development | October 3
Safety Data: What Data Do I Need and How Do I Collect It? | October 3
Crash Data Analysis | October 4
Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian | October 4
2020 Ocean State Construction and Equipment Show
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Crowne Plaza Warwick
If your R.I. DPW would like to request a class
please click here
As a result of our Lighting Roundtable
Public Works Departments are
"Going Green" for Safety
Many things were discussed at RIPWA's recent Strobe Light Roundtable. Exeter has decided to do some testing with green lighting (which studies are showing are more visable than clear or white especially in a snowstorm). We are putting together a committee to discuss having a recomended standard for Public Works light placement, intensity and color. If you wish to join this committee please email erin@ripwa.org
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2019 Snowplow Rhodeo was the best attended year to date!
Click here for more information and to see our 2019 Rhodeo Winners
2019 Ocean State Construction & Equipment Show a Great Success!
Although it was definitely chilly for May 29th and we went through quite a bit of coffee, over 700 came out to attend the show! More photos to come. Thank you to all who attended as well as a big thank you to our Sponsors and Vendors! We hope to see you on May 27, 2020 for our next show!
2019 Platinum Sponsors
2019 Silver Sponsors
2019 Bronze Sponsors
Ocean State Signal
Minuteman Trucks, Inc.
Click here for list of all vendors. If you have any questions contact erin@ripwa.org
Job Postings
September 2019
Exeter Public Works is seeking a Superintendent. Click here for more information
August 2019
Newport is seeking Assistant Superintendent of Public Works
Click here for information
July 2019
Newport is seeking Deputy City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer
Click here for Deputy info.
Click here for Assistant info.
Exeter DPW Utilizes Recycled Shingles to Stabilize New London Turnpike
Click here for the full story by New England Construction Paul Fournier
Intern Opportunity
The Rhode Island LTAP would like to alert you to an opportunity to have interns at the local level. These interns would be available to work with the DPW, town halls, or in another department or agency within the municipalities.
These interns will NOT be paid through the cities or towns, but instead will be paid through PrepareRI. The internship service/program is provided at no cost to you.
For more information contact: Shannon Larsen, Director of Employer Engagement
Skills for Rhode Island's Future
Providence, RI 02903
Direct: 401.680.5969
slarsen@skillsforri.com
https://www.prepare-ri.org/ [prepare-ri.org]
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Mission
The mission of the Rhode Island Public Works Association is to support high quality training and educational opportunities for the Public Works community in Rhode Island, to represent the interests of the Public Works community to the general public as well as federal, state and local government bodies and agencies and to provide a forum to public works employees for the exchange of ideas and technical information that is helpful to them in conducting their daily duties and responsibilities.