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Ever wonder how a weather forecast is really created? Throughout history, meteorology has been one of the “black magic” sorts of science. Mostly science, but also an art sometimes, creating…
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Adaptive Route Optimization (ARO) is how business adapts to change. ARO can be applied to plan winter maintenance vehicle routes, aiming to meet maintenance objectives despite weather conditions, traffic, and…
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Agencies large and small need weather information as part of their winter operations. There is a lot of weather data freely available to anyone, however when you feel that your…
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APWA certifications are developed by public works professionals for public works professionals. The five programs were developed for individuals to advance their careers and provide succession planning opportunities for agencies.…
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In 2022, the National Centers for Environmental Information reported 18 separate billion-dollar weather disasters, including severe storm events, flooding, drought, and wildfires. Are you ready to exhibit the leadership your…
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The City of Regina, Saskatchewan updated their winter maintenance policy (policy) based on a thorough review involving stakeholder engagement and research of best practices. The new policy introduced several enhancements…
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In the winter of 2022–2023, the four positions responsible for snow and ice control in the Village of Barrington were all new to the department and/or their positions. The two…
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During the last 20 years, many studies and experiences, keeping in account all factors playing an important role (salt quality, environment, infrastructures, etc.), have determined the best practices for deicing…
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This session will focus on the why, when, and how of being proactive rather than reactive in snowfighting. Including the science and the art of brine, blends, and application rates,…
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Gravel roads present their own unique challenges for maintenance activities during the winter months. This session will focus on pre-winter care as well as the many challenges faced while providing…
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