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3-D Modeling for Underground Utilities Finds the Way

For the installation of a new 8-inch high pressure natural gas main, 3-D modeling was used to allow the various entities and the construction and design team to review the existing utility information, identify the best route, and address potential conflicts. Once the final route was chosen, the 3-D data was delivered to contractors to use in bid preparation. 

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Measuring Mobility – Beyond Level of Service

The City of Pasadena’s newly adopted performance measures are aimed at balancing trade-offs among travel modes and the differing mobility needs of community members. The 5 transportation measures are: vehicle miles traveled per capita, vehicle trips per capita, proximity and quality of the travel network, and number of trips associated with changes in land use.

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Transportation for the Future

Learn about how state-of-the art traffic engineering techniques and new urban planning concepts can improve a sense of community, enhance neighborhood and pedestrian safety and reduce traffic volumes and speeds. Get the scoop about the new thinking about traffic calming, smart growth, traditional neighborhood design, and transit-oriented development.

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Real Solutions to Your Economic Woes

Five pilot counties in Minnesota are participating in a study to develop a pavement system preservation guide that maintains existing services on primary routes and reduces service levels on other routes. They will share the tools and plan templates being developed.

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Do the Right Work at the Right Time – An Infrastructure Asset Management Approach Utilizing GIS and Mobile Technology

The City of Dublin’s has taken Asset Management to the next level. They will describe the steps taken to develop a comprehensive infrastructure asset management program from inventory to inspection, to work plans and prioritization of the work all while utilizing GIS and other technology.

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Web-based GIS for Municipal Snow Operations

A Web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) is a powerful tool that can be used to aid municipalities in both everyday operations as well as emergency management. The web based GIS mapping applications have been extremely successful in the City of Springfield, Massachusetts. This session will discuss the various applications the city utilizes. 

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Disaster Preparedness – What Are You Missing?

Planned 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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What Funding. Where. How to Build Support for It.

Examine 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.

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Everyone Should Get to Go Home – An Active Shooter Preparedness and Response Program

As 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.

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In Minnesota, It’s Not Just About Projects Anymore!

What’s a Lightning Round (LR)? LR’s consist of three presentations on a similar theme or group of topics. We hope that you will enjoy these fast-paced and concise presentations followed by the opportunity to ask questions, share, and network.

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