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Rock and Roll! Public Works Response to the 2020 Magna Utah Earthquake

On March 18th, 2020, Salt Lake County experienced (was rocked by!) a 5.7 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in Magna, Utah. The quake caused significant damage to buildings located in…

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The Customer Experience

This presentation is to remind the manager, supervisor, and technicians about the importance of customer service. The focus will be on how to communicate properly and what tools are best…

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Using Local Partnerships to Enhance the Future Workforce

Attracting summer engineering interns to the world of public works can be challenging. What they are exposed to in engineering school does not tell the full story of what they…

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Mitigating Urban Heat Island Effect Through Cool Pavement

With temperatures rising across the globe, cities are paying more and more attention to urban heat islands and how they are making our cities less livable. Various organizations such as…

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Preparing for Disaster Recovery Today for Maximum Reimbursement Later: Keys to FEMA Public Assistance Success

Public works departments across the country are responsible for repairing and restoring facilities after a declared disaster. Failure to plan, organize, and document facility conditions before disaster strikes can directly…

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Roundabouts, Bike Lanes, and Coastal Hazard Zones, Oh My! Planning for Climate Resilient Infrastructure on South Carlsbad Boulevard

Carlsbad Boulevard is an iconic stretch of old Highway 101 in southern California with unbeatable ocean views and access to beloved beaches that residents and visitors to Carlsbad enjoy. However,…

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The Essential Role of Public Works in Traffic Incident Management

FHWA defines Traffic Incident Management as a planned and coordinated multi- disciplinary process to detect, respond to, and clear traffic incidents and restore traffic flow as safely and quickly as…

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Waste Containment Technologies: Working Smarter

Waste diversion and collection have been challenging for many commercial properties and municipalities across North America. In this session, the presenters will discuss smart city technology for waste and organic…

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Modernized Strategies to Garner Project Support for Recycled Water Programs

Over the last 100 years, our water sources and delivery systems have evolved significantly. From tapping into nearby rivers and lakes to pumping local groundwater through wells, importing water, and…

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Preparing Your Fleet for Electrification: Expert Panel Q&A to Prevent Growing Pains

California is a proving ground for electric equipment implementation. City, municipal, and government agencies across the state are diligently working to meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) benchmarks. But like…

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