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Since statehood in 1959, little changed in Alaska’s snow removal operations beyond minor equipment configurations and operators in the seats. However, in recent years, Alaska’s snow operations have undergone substantial…
Read MoreOver 30 years ago, the City of Phoenix embarked on a massive cultural change by introducing managed competition for the collection of solid waste. Fast-forward to the present and Phoenix…
Read MoreWatch this presentation for a look at Asset Management Technologies through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International. Leaders in each field participate in…
Read MoreJulia started her motivational speaking career with a TEDx talk and she is now a sought-after speaker for corporations, universities, and conferences. Previous speaking engagements include AIG, BCBSNC, SAE International,…
Read MoreCase studies will be presented about how online permit systems can transform onerous paper-based procedures into empowering integrated WebGIS ROW occupation management systems. This type of system comes complete with…
Read MoreSalt Smart… Achieving Minimal Environmental Impact and Maximum Public Safety…on an Itty-Bitty Budget
Concern over the escalating impacts of salt run-off on critical infrastructure, water resources and ecosystems is spreading. Regulations are expanding and enforcement actions are increasing. The public continues to expect…
Read MoreBy using pilot programs and conducting cost benefit analysis, the Village of Buffalo Grove has successfully re-written their winter maintenance plan, implemented BMP's for winter maintenance, reduced the amount of…
Read MoreThe Excellence in Ice & Snow Control award recognizes agencies that demonstrate excellence in the management and administration of public works snow and Ice operations. This year's winners from the…
Read MoreSafe and sustainable winter operations is an excellent operational goal for any winter maintenance agency to pursue. But the problem is determining how far along the road to sustainability has…
Read MoreMobile observations have become an integral part of snow and ice programs. Mobile sensors have also evolved throughout the years from traditional units that only gave air and pavement temperatures.…
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