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Strategies for Successfully Managing Change within Fleet Operations

Change is hard for some. During the CLL we will discuss several methods to help you in your journey to achieve to ease the pain of getting fellow city departments,…

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Make Federal-Aid Local Project Delivery Easier — Swap Federal Funds

Local Agency Federal-aid Project implementation is a high risk for FHWA and state DOTs, due to complex federal requirements and local governments’ lack of experience with them. Many local agencies…

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Public Awareness of Low Head Dam Safety

The Emergency Management Technical Committee has tackled the subject of dam safety for 2022. The committee has identified public safety risks associated with low head dams as worthy of further…

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Social Media for Public Works

Social media is ever-changing, and with the constant flow of new technologies, algorithms, and marketing strategies, it can be hard to keep up. Whether you’re still figuring out if social…

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SC/RC Perspective On (2020 Series) – Fleet

Managing a public fleet in a small city / rural community must be a proactive endeavor. Fleet Managers must extend the life of equipment and vehicles, prioritize purchases, and maintain a…

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SC/RC Perspective On (2020 Series) – Leadership & Management

Leading and Managing a Public Works department in a small city / rural community means wearing multiple hats, effective communication, and benchmarking best practices. This panel discusses what it takes to…

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Meet the Author: Public Works Management: Things They Never Taught in School

Jim Nichols goes beyond the blackboard as he shares more than 17 years in local government executive management in the newest edition of Public Works Management: Things They Never Taught…

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Spotlight on Sustainability – The Business Case for Sustainability: Maximizing the Economics of Your Infrastructure Investments

The principles of sustainability ask designers to consider the three E’s – Environment, Equity, and Economics. This presentation focuses on how public works professionals can evaluate program choices considering comprehensive…

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Spotlight on Sustainability: Public Agencies Can Save the World! Steps Public Agencies can Take to Address Climate Change

Climate change discussions are becoming more and more necessary as changes to weather patterns and coastal communities are observed. California has experienced larger and more severe fires. The southeast has…

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Utah’s Variable Speed Limit (VSL) System

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has a Variable Speed Limit (VSL) corridor along I-80 through Parley's Canyon (between Salt Lake City and Park City). This system currently operates remotely…

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