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Greenroads Certification with Federal Funding in Bellingham, Washington

The 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…

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Best Maintenance Practices for Snow Fleets – Before, During, and After the Snow

Keeping your snowfighting equipment in top shape is a continuous process that begins when the last snow of the season has fallen.  Learn about the different stages of winter preparedness; how to avoid having to do basic and emergency repairs when you need the equipment most; and how to optimize snow equipment and related repairs without impacting day-to-day fleet operations.

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Liquids 301 (Part 3 of a series of 4 sessions on the use of liquids)

Many agencies under pressure to reduce the use of chlorides in winter maintenance are switching to liquids-based solutions including salt brine, other chloride brines, and a blend of these brines with a variety of carbohydrate-based additives. This session will explore best practices for using liquids and provide you the tools to weigh the associated labor, equipment, and materials costs.

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Integrating Climate Change Considerations into Public Works Projects and Supporting Sustainable Fish, Farms, and Agriculture in Snohomish County

Snohomish County Public Works, Cascadia Consulting Group, and the Snohomish Conservation District will discuss their process for updating their decision-making priorities to include climate change risks and the impact on…

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I Came Up with This – Innovations to Take Back to Work

Presented by APWA’s Young Professionals (YP) Committee. Young professionals are eager to contribute to organizational success and bring innovative concepts and solutions to public works challenges. Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize…

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Considering Human Factors for Local Road Safety

Studies indicate that while vehicle defect and mechanical failure and roadway and weather conditions are contributors to crashes, it is road user error that is responsible nearly 57% of the…

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Elevating Your Impact: How Investing in Your People Transforms Your Organizational Potential

Despite the diverse fields within public works, the common goal is to improve lives through infrastructure. Together, professionals from many fields leverage their expertise to design, build, maintain, and coordinate…

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The Future of the Interstate Highway System

The Interstate Highway System is the backbone of our country’s transportation system. Representing only 1 percent of the total U.S. public road mileage, it carries over 25 percent of all…

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Secrets to CM Efficiency | It’s in the Cloud

Discover how to NOT let paperwork get in the way of performing efficient inspection and project management. Join us for a discussion on how to develop a Construction Management (CM)…

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Solid Waste Partnerships

Hosted by APWA’s Solid Waste Management Committee Solid Waste Partnerships – Who do you partner with and how can you make those relationships more beneficial?  Grab a beverage and come…

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