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Information Security and Interruptions in Public Works Operations

Cyber security attacks—and the capacity of adversaries to target broader service categories and smaller-size systems—are increasing almost monthly. A cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline in 2021, which provides 45% of gasoline…

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Leveraging Mobile, Online, and Enterprise Systems for Smart Stormwater Asset Management in Coastal Communities

Spatial data management is a key aspect of any successful asset management program. It is crucial to have a functioning spatial data management system to determine: where assets are located,…

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Pilot Program for Comprehensive Road Asset Identification and Evaluation Using GIS-Enabled, AI-Supported Image Processing

Over the past decade, several systems have been developed to collect digital imagery for evaluating the condition of paved surfaces. The technology has now expanded to include other road components.…

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Reimagine Facility Management With a Real-Time, 3D Common Operational Picture Powered by GIS

Facility managers are struggling with the disconnect between their teams, processes, data, facilities, and operational technology. GIS is the ultimate foreign key between these disparate worlds. It is used globally…

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The APWA Asset Management Roadmap and Levels of Service

The APWA’s Asset Management Roadmap portrays a suggested route for asset management journeys. Critical stops on the Asset Management Roadmap establish system and operational technical levels of service. These levels…

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Unlocking the Promise of CAV Technology: The Ottawa Experience

The promise of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) to benefit society through increased safety, improved operational efficiency, and reduced environmental impact is substantial. However, for that promise to be achieved,…

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Accessibility of New Pedestrian Mobility Trends

Innovative mobility trends can improve a pedestrian’s experience of the built environment and contribute to a dynamic and sustainable civic life. Unfortunately, these new facilities may overlook the needs of…

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Building a Heavy Equipment Program to Enhance Employee Recruitment and Retention

In the current labor market, potential employees are looking at more than just money when selecting an employer. When hiring skilled heavy equipment operators (skid steer, front-end loader, backhoe, etc.),…

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Designing an Effective Engagement Strategy for Upcoming Infrastructure Projects

With the $1 trillion influx of infrastructure funding heading to communities across the country through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), communications and community engagement professionals will soon be…

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From Green Streets to Clean Water: County of San Diego Planning and Implementation of Green Infrastructure Projects

To support the development of more green infrastructure in San Diego County, and to assist in meeting ambitious stormwater pollutant load reduction targets, the County Board of Supervisors voted to…

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