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Pierce County, Washington, uses drones for asset management functions including tracking and verifying quantities of stock, assessing high risk areas (mudslides, hazard slopes, etc.), and performing levee inspections. Discover how…
Read MoreHosted by APWA’s Fleet Management Committee The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing everything, including how public fleet operations manage and maintain vehicles and equipment. Connected vehicles must communicate with each other…
Read MorePuget Sound Energy is in the process of upgrading powerline corridor in Washington State. This session will explore this project as a case study for evaluating existing land-use uses and…
Read MoreBuckeye, Arizona is the fifth-fastest growing city in the nation. Its population has exploded in the past 20 years, growing from 5,000 people in 2000 to over 50,000 by 2010…
Read MoreIn 2016, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works developed the Operational Area Mass Debris Management Plan (OA MDMP). The purpose of the OA MDMP is to establish coordinated…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreEnjoy 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.
Read MoreThere is a need for integrated and holistic models to support urban management to meet the complex social and ecological challenges currently facing our cities. Introducing an ecosystem services (ESS)…
Read MoreIn this presentation hear from dedicated professionals who have held leadership positions in their agencies or companies and who have served as leaders at both the chapter and national levels…
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