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Organics Recycling: Going Beyond Yard Waste

Tons of organic waste including food residuals, yard clippings, paper, and woody debris are sent to the landfill every year. Treat your organic discarded materials as resources, not waste, and…

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Top 10 Performance Measures for 21st Century Fleet Managers

Members of the Fleet Services Committee will address the top ten most common and critical performance measures to a fleet manager's success: Developing Fleet Charge-Back Rates, Conducting Preventative Maintenance, Tracking…

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When it All Goes Wrong

This forum of seasoned snow professionals from around the continent discuss their failures and challenges.  Learn how they were solved in both the short and the long term.Topics will include…

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Saddle Up the Benefits of Inter-local Competition

Learn the nuts and bolts of how to orchestrate and host a successful Roadeo. Regional, state and national Snow Equipment Roadeos are becoming a popular way for public works staff…

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Liquids Part 1: Introduction to Liquids

There is a lot of interest in applying ice control materials directly to the pavement in liquid form. This session will explore in detail why liquids are being used in…

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Liquids Part 2: Advanced Winter Maintenance Case Studies

Using liquids in your winter maintenance operations has several benefits. Agencies have found that their total use of materials, particularly salt, has been significantly reduced. In addition, using liquids provides…

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APWA CDL Training Implementation Idea Exchange Recording

Over the past year, public works agencies have been adapting to the CDL Entry Level Driver Training Requirements. This idea exchange will provide an opportunity for agencies to see examples…

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Sustainable Infrastructure: An Integrative Design Process Model

Gain insight into the Integrative Design Process Model that uses whole systems thinking technology and structured decision-making tools to design and manage large-scale infrastructure projects. Using this model provides the…

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A New Vision for Public Works Management

New challenges, such as further constrained local budgets, increased cost of materials, a more engaged public and new regulatory mandates, are confronting public works professionals and making your jobs even…

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Triple Bottom Line Analysis Drives St. Paul Redevelopment Planning Project

Learn how to use triple bottom line (TBL) based economic analysis to determine total financial + social + environmental returns. We’ll report on how the City of St. Paul used…

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