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The Implementation of Accelerate Memphis: Activating Memphis 3.0

The presentation will explore an alternative delivery method for Accelerate Memphis: Activating Memphis 3.0. Led by the Department of Planning and Development, and funded by a $75 million bond issuance,…

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Use of New Technology to Improve Drainage Infrastructure Inspections

In 2023, Cobb County DOT had 3,979 work orders reported that required a drainage inspection. Cobb DOT utilizes new technology and equipment to perform more thorough inspections on drainage infrastructure…

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Australia 2023—Jennings Randolph International Fellowship Study Tour

The speaker was selected to travel to Brisbane and Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, for a study tour focused on Australian asset management and public governance with emphasis on prioritization…

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Diversifying Your Leadership Team (The Myron D. Calkins “Excellence in Leadership” Series Presentation)

Nationally Black, Indigenous, and people of color (minorities) continue to have obstacles placed in their way to lead at the highest levels of their departments and organizations. The speaker wrote…

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Fleet and Electric Utility Partnerships for EV Implementation

The transition to electric mobility is not just a trend but a necessity to mitigate climate change and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Electric vehicles (EVs) play a pivotal…

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Innovating Climate-Ready Communities: A Technology-Enabled Approach

A rapidly changing climate calls for immediate action for safer, more resilient communities. New technologies offer solutions that match this urgency, but integrating these into government operations poses questions for…

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Maximizing PAVER for Local Agencies—High-Impact M&R Analyses

The APWA-endorsed PAVER Pavement Management System is the most widely used pavement management system in the United States. The recent release of PAVER contains new features that provide agencies with…

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Retention of Women in Engineering: Implications for Public Works Teams

Research shows that thirty years into their careers, women in engineering are half as likely as the men who stayed to report that they are still working despite decades of…

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The Pathway to Success: DOT’s Navigator Tool and Other Resources to Access Federal Grant Opportunities Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) authorized over $600 billion in funding for DOT programs, including bridge reconstruction, roadway repair, street safety, airport terminals, railway expansion, transit expansion, port construction, etc.…

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Utility Leadership via Career Progression

The purpose of this presentation will be to educate peer utilities on the career progression efforts Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) developed for our Collection System Division. In the current workforce…

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