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In the winter of 2022–2023, the four positions responsible for snow and ice control in the Village of Barrington were all new to the department and/or their positions. The two…
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This session will focus on the why, when, and how of being proactive rather than reactive in snowfighting. Including the science and the art of brine, blends, and application rates,…
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Gravel roads present their own unique challenges for maintenance activities during the winter months. This session will focus on pre-winter care as well as the many challenges faced while providing…
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Northern countries that experience winter weather conditions typically use salt to combat slippery conditions caused by snow and ice buildup on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots. In 2022, the United…
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This session will feature a panel discussion including field bosses and emergency operation command personnel as they talk about improvements made after the 2011 Groundhog Day Blizzard that prepared them…
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The City of Columbus, Ohio Department of Public Service has developed a successful partnership with Marysville Women’s Reformatory to provide a second chance to released inmates and direct-to-workforce hiring for…
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For the past three years, women from around the country’s public works community have been stepping up to the plate to share their stories in an effort to offer support…
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Our presentation focuses on the powerful impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on winter road maintenance. We’ll explain how a special decision support system can make winter road maintenance smarter, helping…
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Communicating weather forecasts can be worse than playing the old “telephone” game. What the meteorologist told the supervisor gets reinterpreted when told to snow bosses which then gets second-guessed and…
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This session will highlight some of the challenges and confusion prevalent in the public works profession when selecting liquid deicer products. The speakers will address the science, and also share…
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