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To switch from dry material (sand or salt) usage to pre-wet salt and liquid anti-icing applications, several factors need to be considered: the type of equipment needed for pre-wetting and liquids application; approaches for staff training regarding the benefits of liquids and overcoming the “we’ve always done it this way” attitude; and the environmental impacts and benefits of using liquids.
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Public works departments in small cities and rural communities are usually short on time and staff. Maybe your public works department would like to achieve APWA Accreditation as a hallmark of agency professionalism, but you don’t think you have the depth of staff or expertise to make it happen. In that case, don’t miss this presentation featuring small communities that have successfully navigated the accreditation process.
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Find out how the introduction of contract services has changed the Village of Mundelein’s winter operations program. They’ll explain how it has impacted levels of service and the bottom line and they will share the lessons they learned in integrating both public and private labor resources. Discover whether an effective mix of contract and in-house resources just might be a solution for your community.
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Don’t miss this presentation from the Street Superintendent from the City of Warsaw, Indiana, about the city’s experiences with implementing anti-icing, deicing, and pre-wetting approaches. They experimented with various options, some worked, others didn’t, but the end result is an effective overall approach that allows them to recognize that every winter event is different and to apply the best method for each situation.
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Join us for a look at GPS and AVL through the perspective of different lenses. Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.
Read MoreA pilot program with the City of Overland Park, KS. This presentation will share the pro’s and con’s to a brand new pilot program between the State DOT and the City using AASHTOware Safety Analyst software to identify and prioritize safety projects for funding.
Read MoreThe City of Redmond, Washington, uses the informed consent methodology to build support for potentially controversial projects and policies. They used this method for both a stormwater capital improvement project and a low impact development business case analysis. The results for both projects were drastically different: the capital improvement project was placed on hold because of strong continued opposition from one stakeholder group while the business case analysis project was completed successfully. This presentation will provide insight into why the first effort failed and the second was successful.
Read MoreIt’s time for an honest conversation about today’s workplace. Men in the workforce are expressing fear that their actions may be misunderstood or that they might be falsely accused of harassment. While research supports the fact that the percentage of false accusations is extremely small compared to actual harassment incidents, this fear is reinforced by the many news reports of politicians, entertainers, and athletes accused of such behavior. Women worry that their outreach to male colleagues and supervisors may be construed as flirting or soliciting favoritism. Women are also concerned about losing access to mentoring, networking, and career growth opportunities. When career growth paths are restricted by gender, the percentage of staff that can contribute to the overall success of the organization is limited. This Dare to Ask session, hosted by APWA’s Diversity and Young Professional Committees, will encourage you to think about your organization’s traditions, practices, and policies and how they affect the workplace environment, career growth opportunities, and achievement of organizational mission and goals.
Read MoreThis informative session features case studies of how asset management is being implemented in Australia. This session will include presentations regarding: Implementation of sustainable Road Asset Management program , Establishmen tof a Customer Serice Level Intervention Framework, Lessons learned over the last seven-years in Queensland, Australia on how having good, up-to-date asset management information at your findertips to make sure the necessary funding for recovery after natural disasters is obtained and allocated appropriately.
Read MoreIndustry experts who have managed debris following a variety of natural disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, and flooding, provide key takeaways. The first hour will focus on how local governments plan for and coordinate solid waste activities during disasters. The second hour wil look at emergency debris management and what needs to occur for optimal recovery and FEMA reimbursement.
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