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While lots of leadership articles emphasize the benefits of having people with different skill sets, perspectives, and levels of experience on the team, in practice these differences can cause many day-to-day challenges. Individuals can butt heads about priorities and how to approach the work, or simply struggled to see eye-to-eye. Assessment tools can help teams name and discuss their differences in ways that can bring insight rather than frustration. This session will discuss several well-known assessment tools and their value in opening the lines of communication and pull individuals together into productive, engaged teams.
Read MoreRevenue and projections by state departments of transportation point to a real struggle in coming years to provide needed levels of funding for both state and local levels. A paradigm shift is looming. Join in this discussion of an alternative that could address our transportation funding shortages. Discover what studies in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California are showing about Road Usage Fees (RUF).
Read MoreThere is a growing need for municipalities to improve the ability to assess and address the risks of extreme weather events that impact infrastructure. This presentation will showcase a new innovative framework and network for managing infrastructure risk and climate change adaptation. Using machine-learning and advanced analytics can drive knowledge from available data that can be used to maximize the financial value derived from taxpayer dollars for more resilient infrastructure.
Read MoreDesigning and constructing ADA compliant curb ramps should be a straight-forward proposition. Right? This session will feature presentations from the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and the City and County of Denver, Colorado, highlighting aspects of their ADA compliance programs. • The City and County of Denver has completed a comprehensive inventory of approximately 57,000 pedestrian curb ramps at city intersections. The inventory includes the geometric data of each ramp and the data is being used to prioritize future programs to rehabilitate and upgrade deficient ramps to meet accessibility standards. • A construction manager from the City of Lee’s Summit will provide a down-to-earth perspective regarding the draft Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee (PROWAAC) Guidelines and how to ensure your agency can provide accessible curb ramps within geometric constraints.
Read MoreIn February 2017, the City of Independence, Missouri, adopted a strategic plan featuring a unified vision for infrastructure, economic development, and public safety. The first step was passage of a sales tax in August 2017, which was supported by 80% of the vote. This was a result of city leadership and the private sector coming together to present an innovative pathway that uses integrated project delivery. The two key pivotal projects provide connectivity to the historic downtown square from regional transportation hubs, the removal of blight, enhanced aesthetics, and multi-modal upgrades. Public works is leading the effort as the government department in-charge of deploying these improvements.
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The City of West Des Moines has combined parks and public works operations to create a Public Services Department. This has caused them to look at the city’s snow operations as a whole. Some services have been contracted while others have been retained. They will share what they’ve learned and the impact on snow operations.
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Warmer climate regions may have one or two small snow and ice events annually and then every few years, one snow event measuring 4 inches or more. But public works professionals in those areas still need to be prepared to provide safe roadways. The City of Greenville, South Carolina, combines some practical and some unorthodox approaches to achieve effective response to snow and ice events, including using their work management program. Check out their processes to see if some would work for your agency.
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What is the future of winter maintenance? Driverless and sensor technologies are being tested and there are some who believe they will be deployed sooner rather than later. What is the research saying about how driverless technology will perform in snow and ice conditions? What should winter maintenance professionals be doing now to prepare? This session will also address new technologies in weather forecasting that are just around the corner and feature a point/counterpoint discussion between a road maintenance expert and a meteorologist.
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A panel of experienced snowfighters from Farmington Hills, Michigan, will share how teamwork is the key to preparing for and executing a fluid winter operations plan. You’ll hear from both management and front-line team members about how open communication across the team has contributed to better planning and preparation for the curveballs that Mother Nature can throw during any winter storm. They’ll discuss their approaches to pre- and post-winter meetings, training tools and activities, and team reviews of products, equipment, and bid specs.
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Keeping your snowfighting equipment in tip-top shape is a year-round process. Join us for this overview of the various stages of winter preparedness including: equipment standardization, maintenance, repairs, and readiness. Find out how to optimize snow equipment repairs without impacting day-to-day fleet operations and how to avoid having to make emergency repairs when you need your equipment most. For the last 15 minutes of this session, we open up the floor to you to ask questions and share your solutions.
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