City of Colorado Springs Public Works Department earns national accreditation from American Public Works Association

The City of Colorado Springs Public Works Department has received full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA), a national distinction recognizing the department's commitment to excellence in public works operations, management practices and service delivery.

The accreditation verifies that the department complies with nationally recommended management practices outlined in APWA's Public Works Management Practices Manual. Colorado Springs joins 11 other accredited public works agencies in Colorado, including the cities of Arvada, Aurora, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Denver, Golden, Greeley and Northglenn, as well as the Town of Castle Rock and Arapahoe and El Paso counties.

"This accreditation reflects the dedication and professionalism of our Public Works employees who serve residents every day," said Public Works Director Richard Mulledy. "From maintaining roads and bridges to supporting transit, stormwater and traffic operations, our team is committed to delivering high-quality services that keep Colorado Springs safe, connected and moving forward."

APWA accreditation is awarded for a four-year period and includes ongoing reporting requirements to demonstrate continued compliance and improvement. The accreditation process is designed to promote excellence in the management and operation of public works agencies while providing an objective evaluation of programs and services.

The accreditation process includes five major steps:

• Self-assessment of agency practices using APWA standards
• Formal application to the accreditation program
• Operational improvements to achieve compliance
• Independent on-site evaluation by APWA reviewers
• Final review and accreditation approval by the APWA Accreditation Council

The City's Public Works Department oversees roadway maintenance, traffic engineering, transit operations, stormwater infrastructure and capital improvement projects that support the community's transportation network and quality of life.

For more information about APWA Accreditation, visit APWA.org.