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Application Area Icon for Road Weather ManagementRoad Weather Management (27 unique system cost summaries found)

Surveillance, Monitoring, & Prediction
Atmospheric Conditions

In Finland, the average implementation cost for a weather responsive roadside VSL system on a dual carriageway was estimated at 80,000€; average maintenance costs (including replacement costs) were estimated at 3,500 €/km/year. (25 March 2006)

In Oregon, automated wind warning systems cost approximately $90,000 each and annual O&M costs range between $3,000 and $3,500.(February 2006)

A modeling study evaluated the potential deployment of full ITS capabilities in Cincinnati. The annualized life-cycle cost was estimated at $98.2 million.(May 2005)

Detailed costs of road weather information systems deployed at several sites north of Spokane, WA.(8 January 2004)

At a cost of approximately $3.7 million, Ohio DOT added 86 weather stations to its existing road weather information system.(1 December 2003)

Maryland State Highway Administration estimated fog warning system addition to existing environmental sensor stations near Big Savage Mountain, Maryland cost $75,000.(7 November 2003)

The total cost to purchase and implement a road weather information system in Abilene, Texas was $42,010.(January 1998)

Pavement Conditions

In Finland, the average implementation cost for a weather responsive roadside VSL system on a dual carriageway was estimated at 80,000€; average maintenance costs (including replacement costs) were estimated at 3,500 €/km/year. (25 March 2006)

A modeling study evaluated the potential deployment of full ITS capabilities in Cincinnati. The annualized life-cycle cost was estimated at $98.2 million.(May 2005)

Detailed costs of road weather information systems deployed at several sites north of Spokane, WA.(8 January 2004)

At a cost of approximately $3.7 million, Ohio DOT added 86 weather stations to its existing road weather information system.(1 December 2003)

Maryland State Highway Administration estimated fog warning system addition to existing environmental sensor stations near Big Savage Mountain, Maryland cost $75,000.(7 November 2003)

Initial cost estimate for an anti-icing system on I-90 near Vantage, Washington was $559,500.(7-11 January 2001)

The total cost to purchase and implement a road weather information system in Abilene, Texas was $42,010.(January 1998)

Water Level

Louisiana deployed seven flood detection and traffic evacuation monitoring stations for approximately $200,000.(11/1/2003)

Information Dissemination - Advisory Strategies

Maryland State Highway Administration estimated fog warning system addition to existing environmental sensor stations near Big Savage Mountain, Maryland cost $75,000.(7 November 2003)

Dynamic Message Signs

The Pennsylvania (PA) Turnpike Commission expanded its statewide advanced traveler information system (ATIS) to better inform motorists of traffic, weather, and emergency conditions along the PA Turnpike. The overall project cost was $8.2 million.(April 2006)

In Finland, the average implementation cost for a weather responsive roadside VSL system on a dual carriageway was estimated at 80,000€; average maintenance costs (including replacement costs) were estimated at 3,500 €/km/year. (25 March 2006)

TMC central hardware costs can exceed $200,000 if regional communications and system integration are required.(5 August 2004)

A variable speed limit system consisting of multiple ITS components and covering 40 miles over the Snoqualmie Pass in Washington was designed and implemented for $5 million.(November 2001)

Highway Advisory Radio

The Pennsylvania (PA) Turnpike Commission expanded its statewide advanced traveler information system (ATIS) to better inform motorists of traffic, weather, and emergency conditions along the PA Turnpike. The overall project cost was $8.2 million.(April 2006)

TMC central hardware costs can exceed $200,000 if regional communications and system integration are required.(5 August 2004)

Detailed costs of road weather information systems deployed at several sites north of Spokane, WA.(8 January 2004)

The highway advisory radio (HAR) system deployed at Blewett/Stevens pass in Washington State included a portable HAR unit ($30,000), and two fixed HAR stations ($15,000 each).(July 2001)

Internet/Wireless/Phone

From the 511 Deployment Coalition case study: total costs (to design, implement, and operate for one year) averaged $2.5 million among six statewide systems and $1.8 million among three metropolitan systems.(November 2006)

Alaska 511 traveler information system under the CARS/511 pooled fund consortium cost approximately $1,210,000 to develop and implement.(24 July 2006)

The Pennsylvania (PA) Turnpike Commission expanded its statewide advanced traveler information system (ATIS) to better inform motorists of traffic, weather, and emergency conditions along the PA Turnpike. The overall project cost was $8.2 million.(April 2006)

The cost to enhance the Arizona regional, multi-modal 511 traveler information system was just under $1.5 million.(30 September 2005)

A modeling study evaluated the potential deployment of full ITS capabilities in Cincinnati. The annualized life-cycle cost was estimated at $98.2 million.(May 2005)

Annual operating costs for the Greater Yellowstone Regional Traveler and Weather Information Systems (GYRTWIS) 511 system in Montana were about $196,000 per year for 2004 and 2005.(July 2004 and July 2006)

Sample costs collected by the 511 Deployment Coalition represent what deployers may encounter when planning or implementing a 511 system.(May 2004)

The cost to implement the pre-enhanced Arizona Department of Transportation 511 system was estimated at $355,000; operating costs for 2002 were estimated at $137,000.(17 February 2004)

Detailed costs of road weather information systems deployed at several sites north of Spokane, WA.(8 January 2004)

First year funding for the Nebraska 511 traveler information system was $120,000; estimated annual operations and maintenance costs are $110,000.(December 2001/January 2002)

Traffic Control - Control Strategies
Variable Speed Limits

In Finland, the average implementation cost for a weather responsive roadside VSL system on a dual carriageway was estimated at 80,000€; average maintenance costs (including replacement costs) were estimated at 3,500 €/km/year. (25 March 2006)

A variable speed limit system consisting of multiple ITS components and covering 40 miles over the Snoqualmie Pass in Washington was designed and implemented for $5 million.(November 2001)

Vehicle Restrictions

In Oregon, automated wind warning systems cost approximately $90,000 each and annual O&M costs range between $3,000 and $3,500.(February 2006)

Response & Treatment - Treatment Strategies
Fixed Winter Maintenance

Costs data available for several advanced winter maintenance technologies: automatic vehicle location (AVL) range from $1,250 to $5,800 per vehicle; fixed automated spray technology (FAST) range from $22,000 to $4 million; and a large-scale multi-agency, 400-vehicle winter weather management system costs $8.2 million.(September 2006)

Advanced snowplow control system that improves safety and efficiency of snow removal operations includes in-vehicle costs of $30,000 per snowplow, in-road costs of $18,000 per lane-mile, and annual maintenance costs of approximately $500 per snowplow.(7-9 June 2004)

Initial cost estimate for an anti-icing system on I-90 near Vantage, Washington was $559,500.(7-11 January 2001)

An automatic bridge de-icing system was installed in Dresbach, Minnesota at a cost of $25,000.(June 2000)

Mobile Winter Maintenance

Costs data available for several advanced winter maintenance technologies: automatic vehicle location (AVL) range from $1,250 to $5,800 per vehicle; fixed automated spray technology (FAST) range from $22,000 to $4 million; and a large-scale multi-agency, 400-vehicle winter weather management system costs $8.2 million.(September 2006)

Advanced snowplow control system that improves safety and efficiency of snow removal operations includes in-vehicle costs of $30,000 per snowplow, in-road costs of $18,000 per lane-mile, and annual maintenance costs of approximately $500 per snowplow.(7-9 June 2004)

AVL technologies for highway maintenance activities, particularly snow removal, cost approximately $3,500 per fleet vehicle.(January 2004)

The addition of various advanced technology applications such as radar, sensors, and control units can add $20,000 to $30,000 to the cost of a regular snowplow.(June 2002)

The Southeast Michigan Snow and Ice Management AVL/GPS system cost approximately $1.862 million.(June 2002)

A Minnesota integrated communications system project to share application of ITS across transportation, public safety, and transit agencies cost just over $1.5 million.(November 2001)