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Let’s focus on the changing expectations of transportation-related communication networks as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and smart city technologies continue to be deployed and integrated into citywide and regional infrastructures.…
Read MoreAPWA’s Winter Maintenance Subcommittee will host this open forum for discussing the most current and pressing issues that are facing public works and winter operations professionals today. We’ll break into smaller groups to concentrate on different operational components and then come back together to report out to the larger group. The Winter Maintenance Subcommittee will use the information gathered to establish a road map for future planning for conference sessions, webinars, and articles.
Read MoreWhile snow and ice control programs across North America can vary depending upon individual needs and resources, there remain areas of commonality. This review of various small to large agency winter maintenance programs will provide insight into modes of operation, best practices, barriers to implementation, and successful methods for facilitating change management. Discover how agencies can help themselves through a better understanding of proven options and available resources.
Read More3:30 – 3:55 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions) GPS – Making a Difference in Local Government Franklin County, Ohio will discuss the value they’ve found in being able to obtain accurate, real-time data for all snow and ice vehicles, achieved cost savings by tracking materials, and have been “snow-cessful” in their move to a GPS solution. 3:55 – 4:20 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions) Dynamic Routing – Best Practices for Severe Weather Operations Enjoy this discussion of what new technology is available for white-out conditions and consider whether the reduction in costs is worth the capital investment for you snow fleet operation. 4:20 – 4:45 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions) Implementation of a Successful Snow Route Pilot Program In 2017/2018, the City of Regina, Saskatchewan, adopted a snow route pilot project for sections the roads that provided the most challenges to crews. They found that crews plowed 20 per cent faster, snow ridges were more consistent, and road width and travel lanes were less impacted. Find out how they did it and their plans for the future.
Read MoreSince 1996, the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) requires EPA to compile results for selected unregulated “emerging” compounds that could pose a threat to drinking water, including a specific group…
Read MorePierce County, Washington, uses drones for asset management functions including tracking and verifying quantities of stock, assessing high risk areas (mudslides, hazard slopes, etc.), and performing levee inspections. Discover how…
Read MoreHosted by APWA’s Fleet Management Committee The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing everything, including how public fleet operations manage and maintain vehicles and equipment. Connected vehicles must communicate with each other…
Read MorePuget Sound Energy is in the process of upgrading powerline corridor in Washington State. This session will explore this project as a case study for evaluating existing land-use uses and…
Read MoreBuckeye, Arizona is the fifth-fastest growing city in the nation. Its population has exploded in the past 20 years, growing from 5,000 people in 2000 to over 50,000 by 2010…
Read MoreIn 2016, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works developed the Operational Area Mass Debris Management Plan (OA MDMP). The purpose of the OA MDMP is to establish coordinated…
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