Tow plows could help Michigan save time and money on winter maintenance : research spotlight.

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Tow plows could help Michigan save time and money on winter maintenance : research spotlight.

2016-11-01
By Bandara, Nishantha

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Bandara, Nishantha
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Lawrence Technological University
Corporate Contributors:

Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Research Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

RC-1623
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Michigan
Corporate Publisher:

Michigan. Department of Transportation
Abstract:

As winter maintenance costs rise, MDOT is looking into innovative approaches to increase snow removal efficiency. As part of this effort, the department recently estimated the costs and benefits of incorporating tow plows into its equipment fleet. Results show that tow plows remove snow just as well as standard plows while reducing delays for the traveling public and the costs associated with these delays. When tow plows are deployed strategically in a winter maintenance fleet, they also have the potential to reduce the total direct costs of labor and salt.
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