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Liquids 301 (Part 3 of a series of 4 sessions on the use of liquids)

Many agencies under pressure to reduce the use of chlorides in winter maintenance are switching to liquids-based solutions including salt brine, other chloride brines, and a blend of these brines with a variety of carbohydrate-based additives. This session will explore best practices for using liquids and provide you the tools to weigh the associated labor, equipment, and materials costs.

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Talking Top Tech: Cybersecurity Edition

Join us for a look at Cybersecurity through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International.  Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.

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Surviving the Chinese Sword

In 2018, China – the No. 1 destination for US recyclables – cracked down on imports of “recyclables” that contained trash, and had even stopped taking certain materials altogether.  Referred to as the “Chinese Sword” this policy decision has driven up the cost of business for US recycling facilities, which in turn started significantly increasing fees they charge municipalities and assessing substantial penalties for contamination.  These higher recycling costs have caused some cities to consider eliminating curbside recycling.   During this session, participants will be provided with an update on the Chinese Sword, presented with case studies on how municipalities have offset higher recycling processing fees by decreasing collection costs through technology and routing efficiency, and strategies to reduce contamination in recyclables.

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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Make Urban Nature Work for You! Case Studies from Sweden Introducing an Ecosystem Services Perspective to Urban Management

There is a need for integrated and holistic models to support urban management to meet the complex social and ecological challenges currently facing our cities. Introducing an ecosystem services (ESS)…

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Asset Management and Strategic Planning

To ensure that staffing levels and resources are strategically focused, clear expectations and accountability must be provided in performance work plans. Essential components of work plan development include the creation…

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Video Analytics for Smart Cities: Generating Better Multi-Modal Data on Travel Behavior, Patterns, Crashes, and Conflicts to Make our Intersections Smarter and Safer

Digital transformation is fundamentally reshaping transportation analytics thanks to the rise of cloud computing, machine vision systems, and deep neural networks. The Bellevue, Washington Transportation Department—in partnership with multiple technology…

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How to Find a Mentor; How to Be a Mentor

Mentoring can be a powerful professional development tool. A successful mentorship is a two-way experience. Attend this Happy Hour Jam discussion of the relationship responsibilities for both mentees and mentors.   This Jam…

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Hearing from Both Sides: Successfully Navigating EPA’s Water Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program

The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan program is EPA’s newest financing opportunity for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The WIFIA program accelerates investment in our nation’s water…

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Winter Road Maintenance Traffic Signal Pre-emption

York Region’s road network currently contains and maintains approximately 4,200 lane kilometers and 891 traffic signals. The Viva Next Highway 7 Rapid Transit Corridor located in Markham and Richmond Hill…

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Overlake Station Infiltration Vault: Regional Stormwater Flow Control and Runoff Treatment Adaptive Management at Project and Program Scale

The City of Redmond’s regional facilities program provides flow control and runoff treatment to reduce stream flooding, improve water quality, and facilitate dense urban development. Partnering with redevelopment projects through…

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