Winter Weather Severity Index Enhancements
Researcher(s)
Principal investigator: Tom Maze (project list)
Co-principal investigator: Chris Albrecht, 515-294-7684, calbrech@iastate.edu (project list)
Project status
Completed
Start date:
End date: 02/01/08
Publications
Related publications: Effects of Weather on Winter Maintenance Performance 455 kb *pdf (Tech transfer summary) February 2008
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Sponsor(s)/partner(s)
Sponsor(s):Minnesota Department of Transportation
About the research
Abstract: The objective of this research was to conduct an independent evaluation of winter maintenance performance indicator and LEM data collection and processing practices. The evaluation sought to establish whether the correct data were being collected and if the appropriate analyses were being conducted on the available data. Appropriate analyses means analyses that are able to identify successes and isolate best practices. Once we can distinguish and measure success, management can reward and encourage it elsewhere.