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Sponsored by APWA’s Transportation Committee Traffic control is a challenge no matter which side of the border we sit on. The MUTCD is used throughout the United States. Canada uses both the MUTCD and the OTM. Attend this panel discussion of these traffic control guidance manuals and the importance and consistency and communication.
Read MoreDiscover how abandoned and active pipe lines are still valuable assets that can be repurposed to serve other needs. Learn when it is and is not advisable to co-locate conduit in pipeline trenches and how reusing these assets allows you to avoid new excavations and the attendant surface restoration
Read MoreThe recently completed $62 million Kitchener Operations Facility consolidates multiple public works operations into one 325,000 square foot facility on a 45 acre property. Don’t miss this overview of prior facilities, the budget and design process, construction management, use of the People, Process, and Service Integration system, and the Relocation and Business Continuity plan
Read MoreFHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures for Intersections – Retro-reflective Borders on Back-plates and Corridor Access Management.
Read MoreFrictionless brakes reduce truck stopping distances by 30 percent and thus reduce break wear. Fleet managers will enjoy this overview how electromagnetic braking systems function.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Leadership and Management Committee Ethics are complicated. Sometimes public works professionals are faced with difficult public policy choices that may stretch our ethical boundaries. Discover how to create and maintain an ethical culture in your agency.
Read MoreRatepayers want more accountability and involvement in big ticket infrastructure spending. Learn about the approaches and technologies the City of Bend, Oregon used to it $180 million project to replace aging sewer infrastructure.
Read MoreGain insight into the Integrative Design Process Model that uses whole systems thinking technology and structured decision-making tools to design and manage large-scale infrastructure projects. Using this model provides the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and educate the public.
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Sponsored by APWA's Facilities and Grounds Committee Trees are one of the most visually appealing components of public landscapes, as well as providing tremendous environmental benefits to our communities. However, trees can also pose risks which must be addressed by those who manage public spaces. Tree owners have a legal duty of care, and must practice due diligence in managing trees. But what level of care makes sense?
Read MoreExamine the process, critical issues, methods, and innovative practices for recovering and recycling precious metals from electronic waste in computers, cell phones, monitors and screens. Compare effective methods used in both North America and Europe.
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