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This session will address implementing alt fuel vehicles (AFVs) in public works fleets including evaluation of AFV availability and applicability, fuel station development and O&M options, maintenance facility modification requirements, and potential adjustments to operational practices.
Read MoreExamine survey data from public works professionals about each generation and the management practices that are most effective for each. Hear from two millennials about what motivates their generation and how best to use the skillsets and values they bring to the workplace.
Read MoreUsing iPads, the City of Lenexa, Kansas, is enhancing the productivity of staff at all levels. Field staff view, create, and close out work orders on-site. A traffic signal app identifies and documents issues. Street crews use Omnicast to observe street conditions during snow and ice events. iPads cost less than laptops and are more functional in the field.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Center for Sustainability There are so many sustainability rating systems out there now. Expert speakers will provide a third-party perspective on the best way to incorporate each of the rating systems into everyday operations and projects. From LEED to Envision, to Green Roads and the STAR Community Index, they will provide a thorough assessment of how each system is best applied.
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Attend this overview of green roof design, installation and maintenance, presented by a speaker who has been involved in green roof design for over 14 years and who participated in the installation of the Chicago City Hall and Millennium Park green roofs. Stormwater management, along with a host of other public, private, and design-specific benefits associated with green roofs will also be discussed.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Engineering & Technology Committee The estimated cost of replacement and rehabilitation of sewer and water mains is projected at $2.2 trillion over the next five years. Modern rehab approaches could reduce this cost substantially. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of various rehabilitation measures and their applicability to specific project conditions.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Transportation Committee Find out about the effects of increased surface friction on the number of accidents. This presentation will feature the various applications of HFS for steep grades, bridged decks, and horizontal curves; the benefits of spot treatment; and the costs associated with this approach.
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The past couple of years have seen significant advances in snowplow technology, liquid deicers, road condition information systems, and material spreaders. Check out what's new and discuss how to make good budget decisions that meet the long term goals of your organization
Read MoreMany water utilities are faced with aging meter infrastructure, shrinking water resources and increased demand. This session focuses on how one Phoenix-based water utility, Global Water Resources, addressed these concerns by investing in and deploying an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system.
Read MoreThe Village of Downers Grove, Illinois, will share information about the innovative project delivery methods used to deploy sustainable stormwater solutions into mature neighborhoods. You will analyze existing mature neighborhood drainage problems with a new perspective.
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