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Why Worry?
Road Salt in U.S. First applied in earnest around 1960
Graph courtesy of Walt Kelly
Results Based Benefits of Integrating Technology into a Winter - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Results Based Benefits of Integrating Technology into a Winter - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Results Based Benefits of Integrating Technology into a Winter Operations Program Why Worry? Road Salt in U.S. First applied in earnest around 1960 Graph courtesy of Walt Kelly WDM Salt History Training In-House Training Computer
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WDM Salt History
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Training
- In-House Training
- Computer Based
- Regional Training Events
- Certificate Programs
- After Event Analysis
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Training Goals
- Enhanced Education
- Understanding Operational Goals
- Buy-In
- Modifying Culture
- Leadership
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Results
- Organizational Shift
- Increased Awareness
- Reduced Material Usage
- Field Staff Expertise
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Technology Tools
- Automated Vehicle Location
- New Plow/Blade Designs
- Weather Tools
- Traffic Network Cameras
- On-Demand Blending
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Automated Vehicle Location (AVL)
- Real-Time Data
- Material Control
- Coaching Tool
- Enhanced Customer Service
- Contractor Oversight
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Controllers
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Sensors
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Reports
- Material Usage (Granular and Liquid)
- Vehicle Status
- Customer Service
- Winter Operations
- GIS Data Points
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Material Analysis
City of West DesMoines - Salt Usage Report for WestDemoines 315A FA
Report From to period dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm 24/03/2013 08:00 24/03/2013 13:00 Vehicle Name : WestDemoines 315A FA Date Start End Miles Dead Serviced Miles Salt Granular D M Y Time Time Spread Head Total Used (lbs) Rate 03/24/2013 9:35 12:15 6.77 16.22 22.98 1,307 107 Totals: 1,307 107 Supervisor's signature
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Live Data
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Playback Feature
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E quipment Technology
- Multi-Blade Plows
- Snow Plow Blades
- Pre-Wet Systems
- Material Spreaders
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Plow Blades
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Mu Multi-Bla lade P Plo lows
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Slurry Units
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Observation Technology
- Friction Sensors
- MDSS
- On Demand Blending
- Traffic Network
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RWIS I Implement ntat ation
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Mobile Unit
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Utiliz ilizin ing T Traffic ic C Cameras
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Our Approach
- Train/Educate
- Analyze/Implement Technology
- Provide the Tools
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Results!
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