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So You Want to Install a Brine System…

Does your agency want to install a brine system but you don't know where to start? This session discusses all of the aspects of a brine system.  We discuss what…

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Salt Smart… Achieving Minimal Environmental Impact and Maximum Public Safety…on an Itty-Bitty Budget

Concern over the escalating impacts of salt run-off on critical infrastructure, water resources and ecosystems is spreading.  Regulations are expanding and enforcement actions are increasing. The public continues to expect…

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Building a CNG Snow Plow Truck Fleet

This is a case study on the City of Fort Collins' experience in specifying, buying, and building Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tandem axle snowplow trucks. The City of Fort Collins…

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Pilot Program Testing + Cost Benefit Analysis = Success

By using pilot programs and conducting cost benefit analysis, the Village of Buffalo Grove has successfully re-written their winter maintenance plan, implemented BMP's for winter maintenance, reduced the amount of…

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You Too Could Win the Excellence in Snow & Ice Control Award

The Excellence in Ice & Snow Control award recognizes agencies that demonstrate excellence in the management and administration of public works snow and Ice operations. This year's winners from the…

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Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting: How Well Are You Doing?

Safe and sustainable winter operations is an excellent operational goal for any winter maintenance agency to pursue. But the problem is determining how far along the road to sustainability has…

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SnowPlow Operators’ and Supervisors’ New Mobile Observations Technology

Mobile observations have become an integral part of snow and ice programs. Mobile sensors have also evolved throughout the years from traditional units that only gave air and pavement temperatures.…

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Winter Highway Maintenance: Balancing Concerns and Safety

This presentation will share findings from a study conducted by the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering on behalf of CTDOT on winter highway maintenance best practices. The study examines…

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Research—Where to Look for Winter Answers

Join us for this educational program sponsored by the APWA Winter Maintenance Committee. Our webinar programs are led by top experts in the field who convey new ideas, new methods,…

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Management Challenges Implementing Change in Snow and Ice Control Operations

Working with multi-generational union and non-union staff can present many challenges. Understanding different workforce attitudes and good planning are essential for successful management of this diverse workforce. This session will…

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