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On October 29, 2011 the State of Connecticut received a massive and unprecedented winter storm that devastated many towns thought the State. The following account represents a summary of the storm preparation, snow removal, emergency operations, and cleanup efforts performed in two of the hardest hit towns of Simsbury and Avon from the standpoint of their Directors of Public Works.
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As agencies continue facing issues of declining budgets and diminishing resources, the challenge of providing quality service in a timely fashion has never been greater. This session presents issues involving plowing, chemical applications and other snow related items. It includes real examples of the consequences of not following Best Practices when performing snow and ice control work.
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In response to increased chloride concentrations in lakes and streams, Minnesota agencies and municipalities across the 7-County Twin City Metropolitan Area collaborated to create a Chloride Management Plan. A key component is a computer based Winter Maintenance Assessment tool, which contains a list of over 200 salt saving BMPs that allows agencies and companies to assess their current and potential future practices to understand how to reduce the use of chlorides while still providing an acceptable level of service.
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The Utilities and Public Rights-of-Way Committee developed this position statement on Multiple Use of Rights of Way
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Join the Center for Sustainability (C4S), International Affairs Committee and others who are working to create more sustainable communities in a roundtable discussion to identify challenges, solutions and resources that can help communities prepare for the risk of disasters. Participants will leave the roundtable with a better understanding of the lessons communities, both in North America and internationally, have learned from previous disasters and changing environmental risks and how they are applying what they’ve learned to their preparedness plans.
Read MoreThe vision for New Zealand’s 30-Year Infrastructure Plan is that by 2045 New Zealand’s infrastructure will be resilient and coordinated, contributing to a strong economy and high living standards. The desired outcomes include better use of existing assets and a better allocation of new investment.
Read MoreThe prospect of funding current sewer operations as well as CSO abatement and combined system separation has wastewater utilities trying to find new financial models to meet these requirements. This session will feature case studies describing how the City of Coral Gables, Florida and the City of Portland, Maine each addressed this challenge.
Read MoreWondering how Greenroads might fit into your transportation master plan and funding programs? How do you make the case to your city council that Greenroads is a good fit for your projects? How do you set up for success with Greenroads Certification? What else can you do to implement greener practices to meet strategic sustainability goals for your agency? Find out the answer to these questions and more with hands-on group learning activities and stories from the folks in the weeds with Greenroads Projects around the world. Two experienced project managers, from both the public and private sides, will share what it takes to be successful on Greenroads Projects and their approach to greener design and construction of transportation projects.
Read MorePublic works is a primary emergency responder, a role that some in public works itself have not fully recognized. Let's explore the role of public works in prevention, response and recovery, traffic control and incident management, clearing roads so other responders can access stricken areas, assisting with evacuation and rescue, damage assessment, repair and restoration. Let's talk about ways to increase recognition from other responder disciplines.
Read MorePreparing the Next Generation of Public Works – Equipping Leaders with Tools to Engage Your Staff an
2016 Emerging Leaders Academy Presentation
Designated the Myron Calkins Excellence in Leadership Series