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Greenroads Certification with Federal Funding in Bellingham, Washington

The City of Bellingham, Washington, is completing a major road project through a brownfield site located in the downtown area. They are also going through the Greenroads certification process to…

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Snow and Ice Control – Equipment and Techniques

The City of Dubuque, Iowa, will share how new approaches and technologies have been incorporated into their snow and ice control operations, including the use of anti-icing techniques, multi-edged plows, and a CNG-powered snow and ice control truck. Staffing levels and equipment use will also be discussed.

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How to Design a State of the Art Public Works Facility

Enjoy this presentation by an architect who has spent his entire career working with municipalities to enhance their operational efficiencies through facility programming and design. He has programmed new public works facilities ranging from 5000 square feet to 350,000 square feet. Public works and fleet managers will be interested in how smart designs can save dollars in both the initial cost and throughout the life of the facility. Smart design can enhance overall service delivery and justify the expense facility improvements.

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Going Global with Smart Cities…Positioning Your Public Works Agency for an Unimaginable Future

There’s an avalanche of new technologies coming our way that will transform the urban fabric. Join us in this conversation about what many public works agencies are already doing to…

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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: How to Create a Carbon Neutral and Asset Sustainable City

The City of Espoo has approximately 300,000 inhabitants and is an integral part of the developing, networked metropolitan area of Southern Finland. Recently, Espoo was selected as Europe’s most sustainable…

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Creating a State of Art Public Works Garage Facility: Garages that Enhance and Support Operations, Circulation, Repairs, Storage and Worker Safety

Many public works garages were first built for vehicles that were much smaller and with workplace environments that are minimal by today’s standards. While many cities have made additions and…

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Succession Planning and Servant Leadership: A Multi-Generational Perspective. 

Succession Planning and Servant Leadership: A Multi-Generational Perspective. In the near future, employees across all levels of public works will become retirement eligible. Having a clear plan in place to identify and develop future leaders who can fill their roles is critical to the success of any public works agency. Discover how implementing a servant leadership philosophy can help agencies attract and retain the future workforce. Presenters from multiple generations and roles in public works will share their experiences and describe their vision of effective succession planning. 

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I Came Up with This – Innovations to Take Back to Work

Presented by APWA’s Young Professionals (YP) Committee. Young professionals are eager to contribute to organizational success and bring innovative concepts and solutions to public works challenges. Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize…

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Considering Human Factors for Local Road Safety

Studies indicate that while vehicle defect and mechanical failure and roadway and weather conditions are contributors to crashes, it is road user error that is responsible nearly 57% of the…

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Elevating Your Impact: How Investing in Your People Transforms Your Organizational Potential

Despite the diverse fields within public works, the common goal is to improve lives through infrastructure. Together, professionals from many fields leverage their expertise to design, build, maintain, and coordinate…

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