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Fleet management in the public sector is often frustrating and a source of conflict between the fleet manager and the users of fleet vehicles and equipment. Poor communication is identified as the most common cause but in reality, it is a lack of a strategic planning for fleet management.
Read MoreExamine examples of how communities successfully market initiatives for capital improvements. The key to the success of these funding initiatives is the outreach strategies that build understanding within the community.
Read MoreAs employers and as people who care about the people we work with, we should take action to develop protocols and train staff on the respectful behaviors expected in any workplace. Yet, it also makes sense that active shooter preparedness and response procedures be put into place. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will share their workplace protocols and training materials.
Read MoreMust have registered for this tour in advance. Participation is limited and was accepted on a first come, first served basis. Check your registration confirmation to ensure that you signed up for this tour.
Read MoreThe Mississippi River and Wastewater Treatment: A History of Water Quality Improvements and Its Impa
Discover how long-term improvements in Mississippi River water quality corresponds with improvements in wastewater treatment technology. Current issues affecting wastewater treatment and the solutions being explored will impact future business and recreational plans for the St. Paul Harbor.
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Read MoreWith a six-fold increase in homeless camping since 2013, the City of Eugene Public Works finds itself at the forefront for addressing immediate needs and finding long-term solutions. This work ranges from mitigating impacts of illegal camping to creating partnerships that allow homeless community members to help care for the public spaces they use. The challenge is to find a balanced strategy for keeping public spaces clean and safe for the entire community.
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Most municipalities are responsible for many types of roads that require different approaches. Gravel and surface treated roads are often forgotten, but still require our attention.
This session will provide an understanding of how these roads react to different weather conditions and explore their treatment options.
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The last two APWA North American Snow Conferences have had very successful sessions examining the Top Ten Issues in Winter Maintenance. This will build on those two sessions by further examining what the most challenging issues are in winter maintenance for attendees.
Read MorePlanned and hosted by APWA's Center for Sustainability and International Affairs Committee
Join the Center for Sustainability (C4S), International Affairs Committee and others who are working to create more sustainable communities in a roundtable discussion to identify challenges, solutions and resources that can help communities prepare for the risk of disasters. Participants will leave the roundtable with a better understanding of the lessons communities, both in North America and internationally, have learned from previous disasters and changing environmental risks and how they are applying what they’ve learned to their preparedness plans.
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