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This case study explores how one city met the challenge of stopping reverse flow and basement backups on a tight schedule and involving multiple agencies. Explore how they determined the magnitude of the issue, pinpointed solutions and design parameters and completed the project using design-build.
Read MoreWinter maintenance of road surfaces, in the Twin Cities area, relies heavily on the use of salt (primarily NaCI). Local agencies have partnered as part of the TCMA Chloride Management Plan to create a computer based assessment tool to track salt use and progress toward achieving best practices that protect Minnesota’s lakes and streams.
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Direct Liquid Application (DLA) is the application of snow and Ice liquids directly to the pavement in lieu of or in addition to the placement of rock salt. The Ohio Department of Transportation will present their usages and the advancements they have had in this process over the past 6 years.
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Many agencies have invested significant time and resources into finding the right AVL vendor. This session will provide the steps to initiate an AVL change, conduct a pilot, complete an analysis report, justify funding, select the best fit for your organization and implement an AVL system.
Read MoreThis informative and educational program provides an overview of Pavement Coring Technology and Reinstatement, its application and how it can prolong the life of our roads.
Read MoreAn astronaut since 1996, Scott Kelly's achievements over his illustrious 20-year career with NASA earned him the coveted position as America's first year-round astronaut. On his historic mission that spanned from March 2015 to March 2016, Captain Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko conducted experiments, reconfigured station modules, and captivated the world with live interviews and never-before-seen photos from the International Space Station.
Read MoreFleet management in the public sector is often frustrating and a source of conflict between the fleet manager and the users of fleet vehicles and equipment. Poor communication is identified as the most common cause but in reality, it is a lack of a strategic planning for fleet management.
Read MoreFor the installation of a new 8-inch high pressure natural gas main, 3-D modeling was used to allow the various entities and the construction and design team to review the existing utility information, identify the best route, and address potential conflicts. Once the final route was chosen, the 3-D data was delivered to contractors to use in bid preparation.
Read MoreThe City of Pasadena’s newly adopted performance measures are aimed at balancing trade-offs among travel modes and the differing mobility needs of community members. The 5 transportation measures are: vehicle miles traveled per capita, vehicle trips per capita, proximity and quality of the travel network, and number of trips associated with changes in land use.
Read MoreLearn about how state-of-the art traffic engineering techniques and new urban planning concepts can improve a sense of community, enhance neighborhood and pedestrian safety and reduce traffic volumes and speeds. Get the scoop about the new thinking about traffic calming, smart growth, traditional neighborhood design, and transit-oriented development.
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