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National Weather Service representatives from Salt Lake City, Utah, and Pocatello, Idaho, will discuss the decision-support planning resources available to the public works community. NWS has a suite of products and services including Interactive NWS, NWSChat, and social media and web services applications. They’ll discuss how you can find relevant forecast information, Radar and Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts, and winter weather impact thresholds. They’ll also cover FHWA’s Pathfinder program, the Utah Road Weather Partners public-private coordination working group, and the Weather Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador program.
Read MoreJoin us in this day in the life of a Highway General Foreman during snow operations. He’ll cover long-term planning and logistics and daily operations – when it goes as planned and when it gets ugly! Communication is the key! Formen are positioned between managers, the workforce, and the public and have a unique perspective on operational situations. This presentation will also provide insight and feedback on the technologies and tools used in today’s winter mainteance operations.
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 MoreLessons Learned from Thousand Oaks, California: On November 7, 2018, a mass shooting occurred at a local bar & grill in Thousand Oaks, California resulting in the tragic deaths of…
Read MoreTo 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…
Read MoreMachine 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 MoreHosted by APWA’s Fleet Management Committee The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing everything, including how public fleet operations manage and maintain vehicles and equipment. Connected vehicles must communicate with each other…
Read MorePuget 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…
Read MoreBuckeye, 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…
Read MoreIn 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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