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 Based • Regional Training Events • Certificate Programs • After Event Analysis
Training Goals • Enhanced Education • Understanding Operational Goals • Buy-In • Modifying Culture • Leadership
Results • Organizational Shift • Increased Awareness • Reduced Material Usage • Field Staff Expertise
Technology Tools • Automated Vehicle Location • New Plow/Blade Designs • Weather Tools • Traffic Network Cameras • On-Demand Blending
Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) • Real-Time Data • Material Control • Coaching Tool • Enhanced Customer Service • Contractor Oversight
Controllers
Sensors
Reports • Material Usage (Granular and Liquid) • Vehicle Status • Customer Service • Winter Operations • GIS Data Points
Material Analysis City of West DesMoines - Salt Usage Report for WestDemoines 315A FA Report From to dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm period 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 107 03/24/2013 9:35 12:15 6.77 16.22 22.98 1,307 107 Totals: 1,307 Supervisor's signature
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E quipment Technology • Multi-Blade Plows • Snow Plow Blades • Pre-Wet Systems • Material Spreaders
Plow Blades
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Observation Technology • Friction Sensors • MDSS • On Demand Blending • Traffic Network
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Our Approach • Train/Educate • Analyze/Implement Technology • Provide the Tools
Results!
THANK YOU! Bret Hodne City of West Des Moines (515) 222-3536 bret.hodne@wdm.iowa.gov
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