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New Podcast Episode of Talkin’ Winter Ops

The newest episode of AASHTO’s Talkin’ Winter Ops podcast is all about Clear Roads!

  • Clear Roads for clear roads (Episode 101): Iowa DOT’s Craig Bargfrede, who also serves as Clear Roads Chair, discusses the pooled fund, what makes it unique, and why it’s so valuable for members. June 2024. Podcast.

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Winter Maintenance Research Roundup

Check out the recent research from transportation organizations around the country:

  • Designing Snow Fences That Are Efficient and Cost-Effective, Iowa DOT, April 2024. Research brief.
  • Snowplow Optimization & GPS/AVL on Maintenance Equipment, Minnesota Department of Transportation, January 2024. Resources.
  • Evaluating the Impact of Anti-Icing Solutions on Concrete Durability, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, October 2023. Final report.

Image source: Iowa Department of Transportation

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Entry-Level CDL Training Materials

A new federal rule is changing how transportation agencies train equipment operators who need to obtain or upgrade a commercial driver’s license (CDL). To help agencies comply with the new requirements, Clear Roads has developed entry-level CDL training materials for instructor-led classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Available as a free download for any state or local public agency, the training materials include a fact sheet and timeline to help agencies achieve compliance. See the project page and fact sheet.

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National Survey Compiles Eighth Year of Winter Maintenance Data

We’ve published our eighth Annual Survey of State Winter Maintenance Data, which compiles winter resources, material and cost data from 39 states for the 2021-2022 winter season. The spreadsheet includes all submitted data, as well as calculated statistics, winter severity index data, and a United States map that displays many of these metrics. The spreadsheet also includes data from the previous seven surveys (winters 2014-2015 through 2020-2021) and displays averages and changes across winter periods.