The Transportation Agency for Monterey County's proclamation of the week of May 19 through 25, 2019 as National Public Works Week joins others from around California and the United State to pay tribute to our public works professional, engineers, managers and employees and recognize the substantial contributions they make to our community's health, safety, welfare and quality of life.

From providing clean water to disposing of solid waste, to building roads and bridges or planning for and implementing mass transit, to devising emergency management strategies to meet natural or man-made disasters, public works services determine a society's quality of life.

Several members of the Transportation Agency staff belong to the American Public Works Association and are actively engaged in the Monterey Bay Chapter, whether attending meetings or serving on the Board of Directors.  This association provides an opportunity for public works professionals to coordinate activities among agencies and learn about the latest technologies, designs and regulations that affect transportation and other public works projects. In addition, the Executive Director currently serves on the APWA national Government Affairs Committee to promote investment in public works infrastructure by the federal government; she also participates in monthly California Advocacy Committee meetings to monitor state legislation and budget issues related to public works infrastructure. 

Celebrating Public Works Week allows us the opportunity to thank the men and women who provide these valuable services to our community.