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You May Be More Sustainable Than You Think

All across North America agencies are being pressured to “be more sustainable”. As stewards of our local communities, Public Works has to take a leadership role in identifying and implementing…

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Effective Utility Management: Your Path to Sustainability

Every day, water leaders provide the leadership to deliver vital services that protect public health and support the vitality of your communities, natural environment, and economy; your organizations are truly…

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Modifying Operations and Facilities to Accommodate AFVs in Public Works Fleets.

 This session will address implementing alt fuel vehicles (AFVs) in public works fleets including evaluation of AFV availability and applicability, fuel station development and O&M options, maintenance facility modification requirements,…

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Project Delivery for the 21st Century

For public works professionals, building major public improvements for their communities can be a significant part of their work. Thus, early discussions of such improvements usually include answering the question…

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Roving Reporter S2: E3 – Switchyard Park Project

Join Matt Harper as he learns about how the Town of Bloomington, IN acquired and made the vision for an old railroad switchyard come to life, offering increased recreational amenities…

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Winter Maintenance for Multi-Modal Transportation Options

Historically, winter maintenance in transportation has focused on the fastest, most efficient way to provide safe roads to the driving public.  As gas prices rise and attitudes change, communities across…

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Built to Last, Getting the Most Out of Your Solid Waste Fleet

In the midst of challenging budget times, the City of Phoenix Public Works Department continued to develop innovative solutions to save the city money and continue to provide excellent service.…

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Fluoride In Your Drinking Water

Public works professionals play a crucial role in keeping our water systems not just safe, but healthy, through the public health practice of community water fluoridation.  Communities have improved their…

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Winter Maintenance Training Resources

Winter maintenance is a complex operational activity which means in essence there are a whole bunch of ways in which things can go wrong. Good training provides inoculation against such…

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Identifying and Preparing for Climate-Related Risks

There are a variety of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) programs in use throughout North America.  Three speakers from the US and Canada will discuss the process implemented in…

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