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Video Analytics for Smart Cities: Generating Better Multi-Modal Data on Travel Behavior, Patterns, Crashes, and Conflicts to Make our Intersections Smarter and Safer

Digital transformation is fundamentally reshaping transportation analytics thanks to the rise of cloud computing, machine vision systems, and deep neural networks. The Bellevue, Washington Transportation Department—in partnership with multiple technology…

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Virtual Surveyor – Bridging the Gap Between Drone and CAD!

Surveying by unmanned aerial vehicles (known as UAVs or drones adds additional complexity to your workflow. Discover how Virtual Surveyor software helps bridge the gap between drone data and computer-aided…

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Measure What Matters: Strategic Planning on a Shoestring Budget

Many agencies know they need a strategic plan, but don’t have the budget to hire a consultant or facilitator. Discover how to do-it-yourself with a solid, simple process and lots…

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Learn from the Best! Innovative Project Ideas from Three APWA Award Winners

Have you ever wondered what it takes to win an APWA project award? Now is your chance to learn. Hear from sponsors and consultant teams for three of the most…

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Navigation Centers – A Different Approach to Shelter the Homeless

Cities across the United States are dealing with homeless encampments and struggling to move people off the streets and into more stable living situations. In 2015, San Francisco opened its…

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Light Rail on a Floating Bridge

The Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge on Interstate 90 in Seattle, Washington is the world’s fifth-longest floating bridge and will soon become the first floating bridge in the world to…

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Research – Where to Look for Winter Maintenance Answers

There are several government agencies, task forces, and partner associations who conduct relevant and innovative research pertinent to winter maintenance operations. Find out what research is being conducted in the field and how to use research findings to improve your agency’s snow and ice control operations.

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Charting a Route for Success – Improving Service with Route Optimization and In-Cab Optimization Turn-by-Turn Directions

Staff reductions left the Village of Niles Public Works Department with a large dilemma: How could they continue to provide the snow removal service levels that residents expected? One solution was the optimization of routes and the use of GPS navigation units to provide turn-by-turn directions for the plow drivers. Previously, snowplow routes were created manually and drivers often had different approaches resulting in bad mileage, high cycle time, and deicing product variations. Optimized routes reduce travel time and distance and create a more even distribution of the workload.

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Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award Winners

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SC/RC Perspective: Tackling Sustainability Challenges in Small Cities and Rural Communities

Frequently, large cities and highly urbanized metro areas celebrate community sustainability efforts or Smart Growth. However, it can be tougher to find prominent sustainability practices in America’s smaller towns and…

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