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APWA Government Affairs Update

APWAs Government Affairs team will present the latest information regarding APWA’s public policy priorities in the U.S. The focus of the presentation will be a legislative update related to Congress…

Urban Snowstorms: Smart Strategies for Downtown

Attendees will gain insight into the specific challenges faced in high-density downtown spaces, where traditional snow removal methods may not be viable. Through a combination of case studies and best…

Assessing Microplastic Contamination and Treatment in Drinking Water

Microplastics (MPs) are plastic pieces smaller than five millimeters that can harm aquatic life. They can enter drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) via various processes, including fragmentation of larger plastics,…

Use of AI and Data for Autonomous Winter Maintenance Decision Support

This presentation introduces the use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for facilitating snow and ice removal. The basics and use of key techniques like convolutional neural network, transformer, and…

Asset Management Driven Predictive/Proactive Maintenance of Roadways

DPW has introduced predictive/proactive maintenance strategies for roadway asset rehabilitation using an incremental approach that includes condition data analysis and monitoring of trends. Collecting historical maintenance data and comparing actual…

Use of AI in Winter Maintenance: Ground Pavement Sensors

Cranberry Township completed a ground pavement sensor pilot project in the winter of 2023-2024. These sensors record current pavement temperatures and predict pavement temperatures 72 hours in advance. This pilot…

Attaining Knowledge and Building Relationships Hallmark of Jennings Randolph International Fellows

A 2024 Jennings Randolph International Fellow presents her opportunity to experience a study tour in the Melbourne, Australia area. This international fellowship focused on water resource areas of stormwater management and water…

We May Be Small But We Are Mighty!

When looking to purchase new equipment or implement new ideas or programs, all public works departments and departments of transportation, regardless of size, face challenges. Join us in this session…

When You Close the Door for the Last Time, How Are You Leaving It?

This session will spark conversation and interaction among peers in supervisory and management roles. It will focus on ways to assess training needs through identifying deficiencies in daily and long…

Winter Maintenance on Gravel Roads

Gravel roads present their own unique challenges for maintenance activities during the winter months. This session will focus on pre-winter care as well as the many challenges faced while providing…