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Abandoned utilities take up a great deal of the limited supply of the right-of-way. At a time when agencies are trying to fit more utilities in less space, can we afford to have that space used by unnecessary installations? Learn how other agencies are handling abandoned utilities and how they are keeping track of what’s hidden underfoot.
This session will look at a two-way protected bike lane installed on a busy arterial street near the University of Minnesota. It will follow the project from feasibility and design, with community engagement, through construction by city forces, and into the first winter as maintenance crews work to provide high levels of service.
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This presentation provides an overview of the City of Dubuque's, snow and ice control operation. The presenter will cover the approach taken by the city for winter operations including planning, operations, equipment and how new technologies, including blending and AVL, has been incorporated into their operation.
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With no pay increases 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.
Learning Objectives:
- Create new pay incentives to develop and retain talent, encourage continuous improvement, and recruit above average personnel.
- Develop and implement job standards to hold personnel accountable and improve overall efficiency.
- Expand similar programs to support personnel such as welders, fluid power techs, auto electricians, field service techs, and service writers.
SPEAKERS:
Jeffrey A. Tews, CPFP
Fleet Operations Manager, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Opinions differ between agencies if it is more prudent to do planned asphalt pavement preservation or to react to crisis situations resulting from poorly constructed or poorly maintained roadways. This program presents information about the importance and value of developing preservation maintenance strategies for asphalt.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify proven asphalt treatment strategies.
- Prepare a strategy to convince elected officials and the public of the long-term financial gain to using preservation strategies.
- Recognize different strategy applications from case study examples.
The Cities of LaVista and Omaha, Nebraska, are bordering Midwestern cities of vastly different scale. Both face significant challenges when dealing with winter snow and ice events. The speakers will…
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Alongside the age-old debate about the difference between leadership and management, a third category of skills is required of leaders that is distinctly different from leadership or management. Almost every…
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Explore the four pillars of fleet success (stakeholder satisfaction, intentional culture, resource efficiency, and risk management) and how you can achieve these in your fleet operation. At the conclusion of…
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Are you aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has specific requirements for managing snow on public property? Did you know that you have always been required to maintain…
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Front Range Community College is partnering with state and local maintenance agencies to offer a high school internship program that develops qualified public works candidates. Until now, your candidate pool…
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