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The Cornell Local Roads Program has a workshop on Snow and Ice Control for Local Officials. This session will discuss how the workshop was developed and how a strong workbook and training program can improve technology transfer and help all agencies improve their snow and ice control.
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Does your community know your snow and ice removal operations? Without providing someone with an expectation of service, they are left to determine what they would like to see. By following this step-by-step plan, you can develop message and communication actions that your agency can do to improve interaction with the community.
Read MoreHear about how two California agencies have continuously improved by using a maintenance management system approach with a best practices and innovative technology to manage their assets.
Read MoreTo lead our communities weather and climate related activities, public works professionals need a background in weather – more than the 'old wives tales' we learned when we were young, and more than a simple regurgitation of what we hear in the media.
Read MoreDetermining where to spend limited fleet dollars can be difficult at best and ineffective at worst when handled subjectively. Too often, annual fleet replacement budgets are based on equipment age or a good sales pitch from an individual stakeholder. Discover how to implement a holistic equipment replacement program that engages all stakeholders in the life-cycle process.
Read MoreSponsored by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) and APWA's Center for Sustainability Cities of the future must employ a means to measure and ensure that public works and infrastructure projects contribute to the overall sustainability of the communities they serve. Don't miss this opportunity to network with Envision™ users and discuss the potential applications and uses for this infrastructure sustainability rating system.
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Public works projects can contribute significantly to regional economic success. Economic development is contagious and includes tangible momentum that builds upon itself. Enjoy this exploration of the infrastructure investments and economic growth that have been spurred around the Mesa Gateway Airport development.
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Public outreach is an integral piece of effective project management and dealing with people is always a unique challenge. Come learn about how public outreach is conducted in Mexico and explore the similarities and differences in the techniques Mexican professionals use and those currently in your toolbox.
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With plans and construction underway for a new $100 million streetcar system, Kansas City, Missouri, faces one of the largest utility relocation efforts in its history. Most of the underground systems to be replaced are over 100 years old. The project team developed a strategy for communicating with utilities to mitigate risks; identify all the pieces and who owns them; and manage all documentation in a central, accessible location using state-of-the-art software.
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With no pay incrases in over four years, and talented newer technicians feeling trapped at the bottom of the pay scale, Milwaukee implemented a new pay plan for technicians and shop personnel that allows movement to higher pay rates based on training and certifications earned by technicians. The success of the program has raised shop morale, pride, productivity, and retention of talent.
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