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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…
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 MoreEmployee 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreSeattle 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…
Read MorePierce County, Washington, uses drones for asset management functions including tracking and verifying quantities of stock, assessing high risk areas (mudslides, hazard slopes, etc.), and performing levee inspections. Discover how…
Read MoreStudies indicate that while vehicle defect and mechanical failure and roadway and weather conditions are contributors to crashes, it is road user error that is responsible nearly 57% of the…
Read MoreDespite the diverse fields within public works, the common goal is to improve lives through infrastructure. Together, professionals from many fields leverage their expertise to design, build, maintain, and coordinate…
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