A comprehensive overview of a snow and ice control program. It describes the purpose of snow and ice control and how to achieve an appropriate level of service, including the importance of involving other jurisdictions, the media, emergency management services, and the public in developing policies and practices to provide the level of service. It encourages an organizational culture that promotes innovative practices and procedures to improve operations, reduce costs, and provide a safe environment for road users. Chapters include personnel practices, equipment types and capabilities, and the materials and chemicals for snow and ice removal. The guide also describes the use of weather information technologies to improve resource allocation decisions.
| AASHTO Publications | |
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | GSIC-1-UL |
| Product Name | Guide for Snow and Ice Control, Single User PDF Download |