The Caltrans Division of Maintenance is conducting a trial evaluation of the Viking-Cives TowPlow trailer to determine if this equipment could potentially improve the level of service and reduce the cost of their winter snow fighting operations. This report documents the configuration modifications and the deployment activities necessary to deploy this equipment for Caltrans’ highway operational testing. Two TowPlow units were purchased, adapted to operate within Caltrans guidelines, and deployed to the Kingvale Highway Maintenance Station (HMS) for winter operation trials. This TowPlow evaluation report focuses on the years 2016 and 2017. This report conducts a detailed analysis based on all available information of both the benefits and limitations of utilizing TowPlow units in Caltrans winter operations.
Caltrans is responsible for the safe operation of many mountainous highways and must ensure that they remain open and passable throughout the winter. ...
Due to the disruptive effect of snowstorms on cities, both in terms ofmobility and safety, the faster the streets can be cleared the better. Yet inmos...
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