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Dockless bikes and scooters are popping up in cities across the nation and are likely here to stay. Whether this emerging and disruptive technology is a successful “first mile –…
Read MoreSession 1: East Lake Park – Designing Water Quality and Park Improvements in an Urban Setting East Lake Pond is approximately 1 ¾ acres in size and fed by a…
Read MoreWho is leading the charge for strengthening of our nation’s infrastructure and preparing for tomorrow? It is the organizations who are not following a ‘business as usual’ approach, but are…
Read MoreInspired by the 2019 National Public Works theme ““It Starts Here,” this session will focus on CPWA’s advocacy efforts for public works, federal infrastructure programs and other initiatives that affect…
Read MoreFrom field workers to supervisors, each employee plays an integral and complex role in maintaining equipment at a high level. This course will give drivers, operators, and supervisors the tools and the know-how to set up guidelines and procedures for daily, weekly, and yearly maintenance programs for vehicles and equipment—guidelines that will ultimately reduce cost and downtime.
Read MoreWinter operations decision-makers have to rely on weather data. When should the crews be called out? Which chemicals should be used for the type of expected snow and/or ice event? What impacts the accuracy of a weather forecast? Not every weather model is created in the same way and each has strengths and weaknesses. Discover how a weather forecast is generated and what new technologies have been introduced in the last five years that will help in your decision-making.
Read MoreSafe 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 come and where you can get the most bang for your sustainability buck. Join us to explore how you can measure the sustainability of your operations and what you can do to determine the best areas to focus on for the best outcomes.
Read MoreBicycles, pedestrians, and now motorized scooters dot the Twin Cities landscape year-round. Being a bicycle and pedestrian friendly city in a cold climate is not easy but it is the responsibility of maintenance crews to keep all modes of transportation moving year-round. Join this discussion of bike and pedestrian policies, design standards, bike and pedestrian installations, maintenance responsibilities, and the challenges of accommodating these ever-growing transportation options.
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Read MoreAs visible homelessness presents an increasing challenge for public works managers, staff and elected officials are being asked to respond to this complex issue in productive, politically-sensitive ways. Explore optimistic…
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