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Many agencies know they need a strategic plan, but don’t have the budget to hire a consultant or facilitator. Discover how to do-it-yourself with a solid, simple process and lots…
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what it takes to win an APWA project award? Now is your chance to learn. Hear from sponsors and consultant teams for three of the most…
Read MoreCities across the United States are dealing with homeless encampments and struggling to move people off the streets and into more stable living situations. In 2015, San Francisco opened its…
Read MoreThe Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge on Interstate 90 in Seattle, Washington is the world’s fifth-longest floating bridge and will soon become the first floating bridge in the world to…
Read MoreA group of speakers will discuss how various current and trending technologies, such as GIS, aerial drones, asset management systems, smart vehicles, and others are changing how Public Works leaders are managing their responsibilities. The discussion will cover how to prepare to use, implement, and sustain the technology in a range of settings and operations. The speakers will discuss the requirements for skills and tools, along with management support, that must be in place prior to implementation and utilization of technology, and to institutionalize the capability. Common pitfalls of using technology will be outlined, along with benefits that can be obtained. This presentation will cover some of APWA’s top trending technologies.
Read MoreDon’t miss this presentation featuring examples of the Utah Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement in action. Disasters can happen anywhere, anytime, and it is best to have mutual aid agreements and relationships in place BEFORE you need them. We’ll also discuss lessons learned from the 2018 Salt Lake County and Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) joint debris management exercise.
Read MoreDon’t miss this introduction to the use of liquids in winter maintenance. From the southern states to the northern-most provinces, liquids are part of the public works arsenal for fighting snow and ice. This presentation will provide the basics: What are winter maintenance liquids? When and where should liquids be used? How are liquids made?
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Join us for a look at Asset Management Technologies 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.
Read MorePermeable pavements are a cost-effective solution to managing stormwater when replacing failed roadways. In the last ten years, the City of Tacoma has constructed approximately 30 blocks of permeable pavement…
Read MoreAPWA has partnered with the Oregon Technology Transfer (T2) Center to offer two sessions. Session 1: Pre-Trip Inspections Operations and maintenance personnel and managers will benefit from this discussion of…
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