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Connected Vehicles and Local Government: Preparing for the Future

New transportation technologies, particularly in regard to connected and autonomous driving vehicles, present a challenge to local governments. Safety and cybersecurity concerns, inconsistent regulations that vary across states, and schisms…

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Climate Adaptation Strategies for Public Works in Michigan and Ontario

The Regional Municipality of Durham is developing a Community Climate Adaptation Plan to climate proof its assets. The Province of Ontario is taking action to mainstream climate adaptation into infrastructure…

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SC/RC Perspective On (2020 Series) – Transportation

Important and complex transportation issues do not stop when you enter a small city or rural community. In fact, small cities and rural communities not only have transportation issues, but…

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Pearl Parkway Multiway Boulevard – Innovative Features for Urban Streets

The City of Boulder, Colorado will discuss the innovative features included in the design of the Pearl Parkway Multiway Boulevard including: permeable brick paver systems for water quality benefits; LED…

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A Tale of Two Buildings

This presentation explores the construction of two public works buildings. Discussion covers best practices during construction, as well as new ideas and concepts in design and performance of both buildings.

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Are you using data to make winter maintenance decisions?

Learn how Public Works departments are utilizing data to improve their winter maintenance performance. In this session we will discuss how agencies are using forecast information, Road Weather Information System…

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Successful Supervision: How to be a Better Supervisor

Supervisors are tasked with overseeing the work of their organization through the people that report to them. APWA’s supervision framework, Successful Supervision, defines direct supervisory behaviors into five functions. This…

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PWX Keynote Nikki Greenberg – Be Future-Ready: Putting People at the Core

Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist, architect, and technology strategist working at the intersection of real space and cyberspace. She is determined to inspire her audiences about the transformative possibilities…

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Cultivating Generational Diversity for a More Productive Workforce

Sponsored by APWA's Young Professionals Group Young professionals, using Pecha Kucha idea-sharing (20 slides in 20 seconds), will discuss the challenges and benefits of mixing four generations in the workforce,…

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Public Works: Essential Before, During and Beyond the Pandemic

As part of National Public Works Week 2020, APWA Government Affairs staff held this virtual congressional briefing on the impacts of COVID-19 on public works. APWA’s leadership and public works…

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