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Ensure compatibility of data format of the field-weather monitoring sensors with the central software in the transportation management center.
Date Posted: 08/04/2010 | Source Date:
In Indiana during the 2008-2009 snow and ice season, the implementation of a Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) resulted in statewide savings of $9,978,536 (188,274 tons) in salt usage and $979,136 (41,967 hours) in overtime compensation from
Date Posted: 05/11/2010 | Source Date:
In Salt Lake City, Utah, staff meteorologists stationed at a TOC provided detailed weather forecast data to winter maintenance personnel, reducing costs for snow and ice control activities, and yielding a benefit-to-cost ratio of 10:1.
Date Posted: 11/19/2008 | Source Date:
Prepare in advance for severe weather by staffing enough snow plow operators and ensuring that public information systems will be updated with current weather and road conditions.
Date Posted: 11/12/2008 | Source Date:
Automatic anti-icing systems on bridges reduced crashes by 25 to 100 percent and benefit-to-cost ratios ranged from 1.8:1 to 3.4:1.
Date Posted: 08/08/2008 | Source Date:
In Tennessee, a low visibility warning system installed on I-75 dramatically reduced fog-related crashes.
Date Posted: 08/05/2008 | Source Date:
In North Carolina, a wet pavement detection system on I-85 yielded a 39 percent reduction in the annual crash rate under wet conditions.
Date Posted: 07/30/2008 | Source Date:
A survey of State and local transportation agencies found that AVL applications for highway maintenance can have benefit-to-cost ratios ranging from 2.6:1 to 24:1 or higher.
Date Posted: 05/22/2008 | Source Date:
In Denver, Colorado, anti-icing on interstate freeways reduced snow and ice related crashes by 14 percent.
Date Posted: 05/22/2008 | Source Date:
In Finland, a benefit-cost analysis supported the deployment of weather information controlled variable speed limits on highly trafficked road segments.
Date Posted: 05/20/2008 | Source Date:
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