Minnesota Snow and Ice Control Handbook for Snowplow Operators [2022]

Details

• Creators:
  Schaefer, Kathleen ; Carlson, Mindy ; Johnson, Claire
• Corporate Creators:
  Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (MnLTAP), Center for Transportation Studies (CTS), University of Minnesota
• Corporate Contributors:
  Minnesota Local Road Research Board ; Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Maintenance ; Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Best practices
  • Handbooks
  • Snow and ice control
  • Snowplows
  • Winter maintenance
• Publication/ Report Number:
  2022RIC01
• Resource Type:
  Manual
• Geographical Coverage:
  Minnesota ; United States
• Edition:
  Handbook
• Corporate Publisher:
  Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (MnLTAP), Center for Transportation Studies (CTS), University of Minnesota
• Abstract:
  The purpose of this handbook is to help promote the understanding of the tools, best practices, and limitations for snow and ice control. The handbook will also help you understand when to use—and when not to use—these tools and practices. In addition, it encourages progressive changes in snow and ice control practices that will help you reduce salt/sand use and environmental impacts while meeting the safety and mobility needs of roadway users. This handbooks is an update of the Minnesota Snow and Ice Control Field Handbook for Snowplow Operators, Second Revision, 2005.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61587/dot_61587_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.12 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:43d29e7ae63c537f61d712dce1952d437d40d6471ee6231f7e97a94ed098492c