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How is a Weather Forecast Generated and Why is that Important to Me?

Winter 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.

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Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting: How Well Are You Doing?

Safe 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.

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A Tale of Two Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Cities

Bicycles, 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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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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Making Space: Optimistic Strategies for Addressing Urban Homelessness in Public Works

As 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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Let’s Use it One More Time! – Addressing Regulatory Concerns and Satisfying Water Demands of Customers in Naples, Florida

The City of Naples is located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. With an extraordinary climate, beautiful sunsets, and numerous outdoor activities throughout the winter, the Naples’ seasonal…

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Stormwater Summit Day One Presentations: Part 2

Session 1: The Tale of Three Cities – How to Plan, Staff and Report on Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Maintenance in Various Climate Zones Green Infrastructure (GI) installations are expanding,…

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Machine Vision – Artificial Intelligence for Pavement Inspection

Machine Vision — Artificial intelligence is a powerful new and innovative method to inspect roadways. AI-based pavement inspections are automated, quick, comprehensive, and perfectly objective. This presentation will reveal and…

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Improving Resiliency of Community Infrastructure

Post-earthquake functionality of utilities (water supply and wastewater treatment) is vital to the seismic resiliency of communities. The operation of this critical infrastructure is fundamental to the social and economic…

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Connecting Urban Villages through Neighborhood Greenways: A Case Study about Infrastructure for Walking and Biking

Utilizing the recently completed North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway as a case study, this Lightning Round will highlight the data-driven approach and policy foundation that has made the Neighborhood Greenway program…

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