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The Gold in Conversion of 30,000 Cobra Head Street Lights to LED

Evaluate the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned by the City of Oakland’s street lighting conversion project. We’ll take you through the RFP, street light audit, public education process, implementation activities,…

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Mini-Roundabouts: Design and Operation Experience in the United States

Mini-roundabouts have the same operational characteristics of regular size roundabouts. However, their defining feature is a traversable central island that helps improve vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian safety, and reduce noise…

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Liquids 101 – The Basics (Part 1 of a series of 4 sessions on the use of liquids)

Watch this presentation for an introduction to the use of liquids in winter maintenance. From the southern states to the northern-most provinces, liquids are part of the public works arsenal…

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Take the Right Steps for Effective Sidewalk Maintenance

Sidewalks are an integral part of the urban transportation system. Communities have become more aware of the importance of safe, accessible, and complete sidewalk systems due to ADA compliance, increases…

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The Evolving Role of Public Works in Emergency Management

Public 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…

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Reality-Based Leadership Ditch the Drama and Turn Excuses into Results

Reality check: The fact that the times we live in are challenging for all of our organizations IS NOT the source of our pain. The source of our pain is…

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Preparing 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  Aging and failing infrastructure networks combined with a retirement-ready workforce and a citizen-population with evolving needs will…

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Public Works as First Responders – Do Other First Responders Recognize Our Role?

The 2015 Emerging Leaders Academy class surveyed other emergency responder groups about the role of public works as first responders. What to do you think the results were? It may…

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Spotlight on Leadership & Management – Safety First: Going Beyond the Slogans

What does the phrase “Safety First” mean to you? Is it a slogan, or does it drive everything you do? Explore lessons learned by two agencies on how to go…

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The Benefits of Implementing a Pavement Management System

Considering the cost of maintaining critical pavement assets coupled with inadequate funding, efficient pavement management practices are more important than ever. Implementing a pavement management system can: 1) assist your…

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