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In British Columbia, the City of Kamloops experienced a seven percent decrease in snow and ice-related crashes following the introduction of pre-wetting and anti-icing techniques.
Date Posted: 05/02/2008 | Source Date:
In Kamloops, British Columbia, anti-icing winter maintenance operations cost 58 percent less than traditional winter maintenance operations that involve granular salt.
Date Posted: 05/02/2008 | Source Date:
In North Carolina, Smart Work Zone systems increased alternate route usage by 10 to 15 percent when specific delay and alternate route information was posted on roadside dynamic message signs.
Date Posted: 04/29/2008 | Source Date:
In North Carolina, a survey of local residents near the Smart Work Zone systems found that over 95 percent of motorists surveyed would support use of these systems in the future.
Date Posted: 04/29/2008 | Source Date:
Evaluation data show that anti-icing programs can cut snow and ice control costs in half.
Date Posted: 04/28/2008 | Source Date:
In Oregon and Colorado, downhill speed warning systems decreased truck crashes up to 13 percent at problem sites.
Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
At a tunnel in Pennsylvania, an overheight/overwidth warning system improved safety; occasional crashes demonstrate value of system and importance of maintenance.
Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
Evaluation data show that anti-icing and pre-wetting strategies can reduce sanding applications by 20 to 30 percent, decrease chemical applications by 10 percent, and reduce chloride and sediment runoff in local waterways.
Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
In Salt Lake City, Utah, a transit Connection Protection system yielded a small, but not statistically significant, increase in the number of travelers satisfied with their travel experience; 87 percent compared to 85 percent.
Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
In Idaho, 80 percent of motorist surveyed who used Road-Weather Integrated Data System information as a traveler information resource indicated that the information they received made them better prepared for adverse weather.
Date Posted: 04/11/2008 | Source Date:
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