Intelligent Infrastructure - Road Weather Management - Response and Treatment - Treatment Strategies Response and Treatment - Treatment Strategies http://www.itsoverview.its.dot.gov/RWM.asp ITS Costs >> Twenty year lifecycle costs of fixed spray anti-icing systems ranged from $1,031 to $1,096 per foot for two bridges in North Dakota.05/09/2013 10:54:32 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2013-00283?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Total crashes were reduced by 50-66 percent on bridge decks in North Dakota utilizing fixed automated spray technologies for anti-icing.05/09/2013 10:44:16 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00844?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Fixed automated spray technology systems for bridges in North Dakota produce 1.3 to 4.3 benefit-cost ratio over their twenty year lifecycle.05/09/2013 10:43:41 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00843?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Nearly 92 percent of warnings issued to drivers by an improved prototype Lane Departure Warning System are valid.05/09/2013 10:43:23 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00837?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> All divisions at the Utah DOT TOC experienced improved staffing and better resource allocations when they had improved weather information.10/02/2012 08:32:15 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2012-00797?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Use of weather information shows benefit-cost ratios of 1.8 to 36.7, with winter maintenance costs reduced by $272,000 to $814,000.06/22/2011 08:49:37 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00693?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Utah DOT's Weather Operations/RWIS program provides a benefit-cost ratio of 11:1 from reduction in winter maintenance costs.05/18/2011 03:31:45 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00691?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> Statewide implementation of Maintenance Decision Support System estimated at $1.5 million.05/12/2011 11:00:44 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2011-00211?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> Statewide implementation of Maintenance Decision Support System estimated at $496,952.05/12/2011 11:00:42 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2011-00210?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> Statewide implementation of Maintenance Decision Support System estimated at $332,879.05/12/2011 11:00:38 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2011-00209?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) use shows benefit-cost ratios ranging from 1.33 to 8.67.05/06/2011 09:30:22 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00668?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> A Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) used by MaineDOT aided maintenance crews by providing visual aids to track storms, recommending treatments, extending trend forecasts, and creating training opportunities.12/19/2010 10:08:45 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2010-00655?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> Statewide Implementation of a Maintenance Decision Suport System (MDSS) in Indiana for FY09 cost $529,00005/25/2010 03:49:32 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2010-00203?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Indiana during the 2008-2009 snow and ice season, the implementation of a Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) resulted in statewide savings of $9,978,536 (188,274 tons) in salt usage and $979,136 (41,967 hours) in overtime compensation from the previous winter season.05/11/2010 12:55:03 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2010-00633?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Salt Lake City, Utah, staff meteorologists stationed at a TOC provided detailed weather forecast data to winter maintenance personnel, reducing costs for snow and ice control activities, and yielding a benefit-to-cost ratio of 10:1.11/19/2008 03:19:53 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00527?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Automatic anti-icing systems on bridges reduced crashes by 25 to 100 percent and benefit-to-cost ratios ranged from 1.8:1 to 3.4:1.08/08/2008 01:02:35 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00534?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> 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.05/29/2008 03:58:04 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00143?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> 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.05/20/2008 09:52:32 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00142?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> AVL technologies for highway maintenance activities, particularly snow removal, cost approximately $3,500 per fleet vehicle.05/13/2008 12:50:01 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00146?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Kamloops, British Columbia, anti-icing winter maintenance operations cost 58 percent less than traditional winter maintenance operations that involve granular salt.05/02/2008 12:04:16 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00588?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In British Columbia, the City of Kamloops experienced a seven percent decrease in snow and ice-related crashes following the introduction of pre-wetting and anti-icing techniques.05/02/2008 11:45:49 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00526?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Evaluation data show that anti-icing programs can cut snow and ice control costs in half.04/28/2008 12:05:51 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00525?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Evaluation data show that anti-icing and pre-wetting strategies can reduce sanding applications by 20 to 30 percent, decrease chemical applications by 10 percent, and reduce chloride and sediment runoff in local waterways.04/25/2008 04:49:17 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00524?OpenDocument&Query=HomeNew Lessons Database Entry >> Find innovative funding resources to help finance management and operations (M&O) strategies and ITS.10/11/2006 12:13:40 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&ADD62E2288FBD36D8525707E0061C4CC