This document summarizes the background, development, and assessment of the prototype development phase of the Weather Response System (WRS). The document describes:
The objectives and background to the development of the prototype WRS;
The evolution of the prototype WRS, including changes that were made to the system as a result of use and/or reviews by Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and National Weather Service (NWS) personnel; and
The results of an operational assessment exercise conducted with MoDOT and FHWA personnel.
The operational assessment exercise identified suggested changes and enhancements that could be made to the prototype WRS to increase its value as a traffic operations, maintenance operations, construction operations, and customer service tool. These recommendations could serve as the basis of a further design and development phase to the WRS.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Road Weather Management program partnered with the National Weather Service (NWS) to sponsor five research p...
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) has developed an effective seasonal weight restriction program that uses tempe...
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