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Rethinking the Single-use Utility Corridor

Puget Sound Energy is in the process of upgrading powerline corridor in Washington State. This session will explore this project as a case study for evaluating existing land-use uses and…

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Public Safety Executive Partnership (PSEP): A Success Story – Integrating First Response from Public Works, Fire, and Police

Buckeye, Arizona is the fifth-fastest growing city in the nation. Its population has exploded in the past 20 years, growing from 5,000 people in 2000 to over 50,000 by 2010…

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What Is Your Plan to Manage All That Debris?

In 2016, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works developed the Operational Area Mass Debris Management Plan (OA MDMP). The purpose of the OA MDMP is to establish coordinated…

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Greenroads Certification with Federal Funding in Bellingham, Washington

The City of Bellingham, Washington, is completing a major road project through a brownfield site located in the downtown area. They are also going through the Greenroads certification process to…

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Managing Change and Improvement with Technology Tools

A 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.

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Developing an Effective Employee Appreciation Program

Employee appreciation is a powerful tool. When employees feel appreciated, recognized, and valued, satisfaction and productivity increase and employees are motivated to maintain or improve their good work. Whether you are seeking ways to improve your existing employee appreciation program, or you are just getting started with this kind of effort, you will benefit greatly from the examples presented in this presentation from the City of Des Moines, Iowa.

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Utah’s Variable Speed Limit (VSL) System

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has a Variable Speed Limit (VSL) corridor along I-80 through Parley’s Canyon (between Salt Lake City and Park City).  This system currently operates remotely by engineers that are on call 24/7.  UDOT is now in the process of developing software and infrastructure that will allow the VSL corridor to operate automatically, based on speeds and road weather conditions. This session will be a panel discussion of UDOT engineers speaking and answering questions about their current and future VSL system.

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Bellevue’s Smart City Vision and Plan

The City of Bellevue has been at the forefront of the international movement to build Smart Cities that leverage advances in technology to improve livability, sustainability, and resiliency. In 2014,…

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Advocacy Ambassadors

The APWA Advocacy Ambassador program is intended to be a link between each U.S. APWA Chapter and APWA’s federal government affairs efforts. These Ambassadors will be part of a grassroots…

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Rehabilitation of Aging Water Infrastructure – Is Relining a Watermain Right for Your Specific Application?

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has completed two projects using lining as a method for rehabilitating old pipelines. Less roadway restoration is a primary benefit. However, to make it work, there…

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