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A Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence for a Working Public Works Department

Preserving the knowledge of its workforce is an important task for every organization. Built usually at great organizational cost, knowledge is fragile and can be easily lost. While laws, guidelines,…

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What’s the Buzz about Drones (UAS)? Examine Everything from Licensing, Operations, Uses, Apps and Current Equipment Along with an Update on FHWA’s EDC 5 – UAS Initiative

Drones have quickly become a common tool for various public works functions. Join us for this examination of the process for getting a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems FAA Part 107…

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The Big Dig: Using Underground Infrastructure to Benefit a Community

Over the last five years, the City of Spokane has installed 16 million gallons of underground storage to prevent overflows of combined wastewater and stormwater from reaching the Spokane River.…

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WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP: Micromobility: Mode or Menace? An interactive workshop to reinvent the right-of-way for more than just cars, bikes and pedestrians.

The transition to electric propulsion and autonomous connected vehicles creates an unprecedented opportunity to reinvent our roads, trails and sidewalks. Infrastructure designed yesterday for private cars, bicycles and pedestrians never…

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A Black Female Perspective of Management and Leadership Training – Why Leadership Trainings and Career Coaches Can Fail You

There are many resources available to develop staff and grow leaders, including books, classes, assessments, seminars, mentors, coaches, and much more. Most of the principles they teach are based on…

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APWA’s Fleet Management Workshop Part 2 – Finance and Purchasing

Planned and presented by APWA’s Fleet Management Committee. Fleet Managers are responsible for the selection, procurement, use and care, and remarketing of their organizations fleet assets. A successful fleet manager…

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National Weather Service (NWS) Planning Aids Decision Support and Collaboration

National Weather Service representatives from Salt Lake City, Utah, and Pocatello, Idaho, will discuss the decision-support planning resources available to the public works community. NWS has a suite of products and services including Interactive NWS, NWSChat, and social media and web services applications. They’ll discuss how you can find relevant forecast information, Radar and Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts, and winter weather impact thresholds. They’ll also cover FHWA’s Pathfinder program, the Utah Road Weather Partners public-private coordination working group, and the Weather Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador program.

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Winter Maintenance Best Practices and the Science Behind the Decision Process

Strategic decisions, thoughtful planning, and good winter maintenance practices will ensure the highest level of safety for the public on streets, roads, and highways. This presentation will focus on operational lessons learned, the use of equipment and deicing products, and the science behind of developing an environmentally sound and sustainable anti-icing/deicing program.

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Preparing for Implementation of Automated-Connected Vehicles

Talking Top Tech:  Preparing for Implementation of Automated/Connected Vehicles.   Join us for a look at preparing for implementation of automated/connected vehicles through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International.  Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.  

 

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Operational Impacts – Capturing the Cost of Poorly Located and Failing Facilities on Field Crews and Service Delivery

This content is an exclusive benefit for Association members. If you’re a member, log in and you’ll get immediate access. If you’re not yet a member, you’ll be interested to…

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