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Explore how Pierce County, Washington implemented a comprehensive road maintenance asset management program and successfully applied it to all aspects of road maintenance, operations, and preservation activities. This system leverages ease of use, affordability and the power of the latest mobile technologies
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Small Cities and Rural Communities Committee Designated MS4’s in New York have created stormwater coalitions to share services and comply with regulations. The resulting cost savings and efficiencies have benefited all the MS4’s and even some non-designated communities.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Winter Maintenance Subcommittee Attend this greatest hits compilation of what’s hot with respect to winter maintenance in southern Ontario. Cities in this region have been on the forefront of many emerging trends including the use of liquids, outsourcing, salt management, etc. and delivering high levels of service in the face of even higher customer expectations.
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Sponsored by APWA's Utility & Public Right-of-Way Committee The Carlsbad Desalination Project is the first large-scale water desalination project on the California coast. This presentation will focus on the right-of-way challenges in obtaining the necessary parcels for facilities, permanent and temporary easements, condemnation procedures, and mitigating utility conflicts.
Read MoreLearn from this example of how to develop a regional vision for sustainability including place-making and transportation and environmental planning. Examine the multiple planning and visualization tools used, including a new regional natural resource inventory.
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Sponsored by APWA's Engineering and Technology Committee The continuing progress of infrastructure asset management practices and technologies focuses organizational efforts toward achieving high returns on public investments. This session will spotlight the City of Hamilton as a leader in asset management and feature key practices and strategies
Read MoreSponsored by APWA’s Leadership & Management Committee What a good idea! The City of Golden, Colorado has established a Public Works Citizens Academy that engages the public in a 20-hour program to visit facilities, observe equipment, and explains the role of public works in making the community beautiful, livable, and safe.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Utility and Public Right-of-Way Committee This session will cover the use of various trenchless technologies involving projects in the greater Toronto metropolitan area. You will hear the user/owner perspective about the lessons-learned, challenges met, and advantages and benefits seen from several key projects.
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The City of Eugene’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is very robust including data input via iPad and iPhone. With the flick of a switch, the system becomes a key component to the City’s Emergency Management System. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how this system works.
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Sponsored by APWA's Solid Waste Management Committee Attend this review of current natural disaster clean-ups in Canada and the United States from the perspective of municipal waste managers. Discover the approaches taken for disposal operations, collections equipment, staffing, and internal and external communications, highlighting challenges and solutions.
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