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Machine Vision — Artificial intelligence is a powerful new and innovative method to inspect roadways. AI-based pavement inspections are automated, quick, comprehensive, and perfectly objective. This presentation will reveal and…
Read MorePost-earthquake functionality of utilities (water supply and wastewater treatment) is vital to the seismic resiliency of communities. The operation of this critical infrastructure is fundamental to the social and economic…
Read MoreUtilizing the recently completed North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway as a case study, this Lightning Round will highlight the data-driven approach and policy foundation that has made the Neighborhood Greenway program…
Read MoreSession 1: How to Successfully Implement a Regional Biofiltration Stormwater Treatment System in an Ultra-Urban Neighborhood Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is implementing a regional stormwater treatment system and prioritizing specific…
Read MoreThis multi-disciplinary team will share their expertise in implementing asset management through the alignment of management processes with cross-functional teams—a strategy that has been successful in removing silos, changing organizational…
Read MoreLet’s focus on the changing expectations of transportation-related communication networks as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and smart city technologies continue to be deployed and integrated into citywide and regional infrastructures.…
Read MoreAPWA’s Winter Maintenance Subcommittee will host this open forum for discussing the most current and pressing issues that are facing public works and winter operations professionals today. We’ll break into smaller groups to concentrate on different operational components and then come back together to report out to the larger group. The Winter Maintenance Subcommittee will use the information gathered to establish a road map for future planning for conference sessions, webinars, and articles.
Read MoreWhile snow and ice control programs across North America can vary depending upon individual needs and resources, there remain areas of commonality. This review of various small to large agency winter maintenance programs will provide insight into modes of operation, best practices, barriers to implementation, and successful methods for facilitating change management. Discover how agencies can help themselves through a better understanding of proven options and available resources.
Read More3:30 – 3:55 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions) GPS – Making a Difference in Local Government Franklin County, Ohio will discuss the value they’ve found in being able to obtain accurate, real-time data for all snow and ice vehicles, achieved cost savings by tracking materials, and have been “snow-cessful” in their move to a GPS solution. 3:55 – 4:20 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions) Dynamic Routing – Best Practices for Severe Weather Operations Enjoy this discussion of what new technology is available for white-out conditions and consider whether the reduction in costs is worth the capital investment for you snow fleet operation. 4:20 – 4:45 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions) Implementation of a Successful Snow Route Pilot Program In 2017/2018, the City of Regina, Saskatchewan, adopted a snow route pilot project for sections the roads that provided the most challenges to crews. They found that crews plowed 20 per cent faster, snow ridges were more consistent, and road width and travel lanes were less impacted. Find out how they did it and their plans for the future.
Read MoreSince 1996, the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) requires EPA to compile results for selected unregulated “emerging” compounds that could pose a threat to drinking water, including a specific group…
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