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Snowfighting in an Urban Environment

Are road diets and multi-unit residences pushing additional parked cars onto the roadways of your more densely populated areas? Are you finding that in-road obstacles (i.e. traffic islands, bump outs,…

Storm/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair in the Winter Real World

Storm and sewer repairs can be a struggle and a major challenge, especially during the winter season. The art of rebuilding structures is very labor intensive and in jeopardy with…

Technology and Best Practices to Achieve Chloride Sustainability

Over the past two decades, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has taken an aggressive approach to salt sustainability, using technology, best practices, and outreach to achieve results based on…

Technology, Snow, and You!

Of all the available technology, how do you know what is right for your operation? AVL has almost become a standard. Road weather information system (RWIS) stations are popping up more…

The ADA and Snow: What You Need to Know

Are you aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has specific requirements related to managing snow on public property? Did you know that you have always been required to…

APWA Government Affairs Perspective: Public Works as First Responders

The session will focus on sharing the APWA Government Affairs perspective on the role of public works professionals as first responders and how APWA members can increase their advocacy efforts…

APWA Government Affairs Perspective: Workforce Development

In this session, APWA Government Affairs will share its perspective on workforce development and the role the Government Affairs team plays in advocating to the federal government on behalf of…

Are You Listening? Effective Communication With Elected Bodies is a Pathway to Success

In today’s world, effective communication of infrastructure’s importance and associated budgetary concerns to elected officials is paramount. Unfortunately, many individuals are hesitant to venture beyond their comfort zones to convey…

Being WISE About Snow and Ice

The City of Bloomington, Minnesota, is implementing a “Winter Intendance and Salt Elimination” (WISE) plan that connects operations with planning, design, regulation, and community behavior/expectations. The city has developed the…

City of Holland’s Snowmelt System

This session will illuminate the history, operation, and maintenance of the largest publicly owned and operated snowmelt system in the public right of way. Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TSLJHMM  By attending this session,…