Maintenance Operations

Active Projects
TitleYearProj/Rpt #Researcher
Human-Centered Testing of Rear-Facing Display to Reduce Vehicle Collisions with SnowplowsN/AMorris
Protection of Precious Waters from Road Salt: Mitigation Through Roadside Ditch CaptureN/ADruschel
Fleet – Life CycleN/AMadson
Gravel Shoulder/Road MaintenanceN/AWest
Harnessing Solar Energy through Solar Snow Fences2022N/AYang
Effective Strategies to Extend Remaining Life of ASR-Affected Pavements2022N/ABektas
Cutting Edges – Performance User’s Guide2022N/AMiller
Snowplow Driver Assist System Implementation Plan2022N/ADavis
Roadway Pavement Maintenance Handbook2022N/AWest
Clear Roads: Efficacy, Cost, and Impacts of Non-Chloride Deicers: An Educational Primer and Product Information Sheets2022N/A
NRRA: Flooded Pavements Assessment Application (Phase 2)2021N/AGhayoomi
Ride Quality of Asphalt Pavements2021N/AMarti
Evaluation of Slurry Box, Underbody Scraper and Two-Way Reversible Plow2021N/AHirt
Cost Effectiveness of Various Pavement Markings2021N/AMarti
Culvert Type Evaluation: Concrete vs Plastic vs Corrugated Metal2021N/AMarti
MnDOT Haul and Detour Routes – Impacts on Local Roads2021N/ACetin
Designing and Implementing Maintainable Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures2021N/AVeneziano
Quantifying Benefits of Bridge Maintenance2021N/ABektas
Drainage 101 County Roadways and City Streets: Best Practices and Resources Guide2021N/ABenson
Snowplow Optimization & GPS/AVL on Maintenance Equipment2021N/AMiller
Implementation of Lane Boundary Guidance System for Snowplow Operations2019N/ADonath
Using Advanced Data Analytics to Reduce Snowplow Fuel Consumption2018N/ANorthrop
Completed Projects
TitleYearReport #Researcher
Crack Treatments for Local Agencies20232023RIC05
Marti
Promoting the Adoption of Snow Fences through Landowner Engagement20222022-14
Current
Minnesota Snow and Ice Field Handbook for Snowplow Operators Update20222022RIC01
Carlson
Putting Research Into Practice: Fog Sealing Chip Sealed Roads Can Improve Performance20222022RIC04
Rief
Cost-Effective Roadside Vegetation Methods to Support Insect Pollinators20222022-30
Snell-Rood
Catch Basins and Manholes: Products, Installation, and Settlement and Heave Mitigation20212021RIC04
Tompkins
Best Management Practices for Drain Tile in Right-of-Ways2021N/AMiller
Clear Roads: Expanded Use of AVL/GPS Technology2021N/ALee
Adaptive Management to Improve De-Icing Operations20212021-07
Baker
Clear Roads: Recruiting and Retaining Highway Maintenance Workers2021CR19-02
CR19-02A
CR19-02C
Fay
Optimized Taconite-Based Pavement Repair Compound and Deployment System20202019-46
Zanko
Expanding Landowner Adoption of Snow Control Measures through a Better Understanding of Landowner Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices20202019-44
Current
Techno-Economic Analysis of Implementing Hybrid Electric Utility Vehicles in Municipal Fleets20202020-25
Northrop
Assessing the Effectiveness of Potassium Acetate to Control Snow and Ice on Minnesota Highways20202020-20
Casey
Hot Shots for Cold Climates - Evaluating Treatment of The Hardest Icy Spots20202020-32
2020-32A
Druschel
Clear Roads: Expanding Application Rate Guidance for Salt Brine Blends for Direct Liquid Application and Anti-Icing2020N/ANoyce
Pavement Preservation Techniques for Local Agencies20202020RIC02
2020RIC02M
Marti
Snowplow Relative Priority Preemption2020OPERA20-01
Redfield
Best Practices for Boulevard Turf Design Maintenance20192019RIC09
2019RIC09H
Marti
Best Practices: Corridor Management/Maintenance of Paved Recreational Trails20192019RIC10
2019RIC10T
2019RIC10S
Marti
Truck Station Location Optimization20192019-10
Holik
Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Effectiveness of Crack Sealing Techniques20192019-26
2019-26A
Barman
Comprehensive Field Evaluation of Asphalt Patching Techniques and Development of Best Practices Manual and Simple Decision Tree20182017-25
2017-25A
Barman
Personal Protective Equipment Training Resources and Website2018N/ACarlson
Clear Roads: Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index (AWSSI) Enhancements in Support of Winter Road Maintenance2018N/ATimlin
Clear Roads II Aftermarket Cameras in Winter Maintenance Vehicles2018N/AMinge
Clear Roads: Standard Specifications for Plow Blades with Carbide Inserts2018N/AMinge
Clear Roads II Integrating Advanced Technologies into Winter Operations Decisions2018N/AMinge
Development of a Road Condition Recovery Time Estimation System for Winter Snow Events20182018-01
Kwon
Pothole Prevention and Innovative Repair20182018-14
Marasteanu
Nontraditional Fog Seal for Asphalt Pavement: Performance on Shoulder Sections in Minnesota20182018-18
Johnson
Non-invasive road sensors in RWIS and AVL systems2018N/A
An Innovative Approach to Smarter Mowing, Utilizing Automated Vehicle Location to Enhance Mowing Operations20172017-11
Potter
TRS: Field Usage of Alternative Deicers for Snow and Ice Control2017TRS1706
Fay
Fleet Management Tools for Local Agencies20172017RIC01
Kuehl
Salt Brine Blending to Optimize Deicing and Anti-Icing Performance and Cost Effectiveness Phase III20172017-45
2017-45B
Druschel
Expanding the Adoption on Private Lands: Blowing and Drifting Snow Control Treatments and the Cost Effectiveness of Permanent versus Non-Permanent Treatment Options20172017-42
Current
Installing Snowplow Cameras and Integrating Images Into MnDOT's Traveler Information System20172017-41
Casey
Asset Management Building Services Comparative Scoping Methodology2016TRS1605
Casey
Evaluation of Bio-Fog Sealants for Pavement Preservation20162016-20
Marasteanu
Summer Maintenance Operations Reporting: A Survey of State and National Practice2015TRS1504
Major Equipment Life-cycle Cost Analysis20152015-16
Gransberg
Clear Roads: Roadway Salt Best Management Practices2015N/ANixon
Automatically Measuring Traffic Recovery Times After Snowstorms20152015-44
Kwon
Joma Snowplow Blade Life Span: A Survey of State Experience2014TRS1403
Clear Roads - Training for Winter Maintenance Supervisors and Operators2014N/AGrothaus
Salt Brine Blending to Optimize Deicing and Anti-Icing Performance and Cost Effectiveness, Phase II20142014-43
2014-43A
Druschel
Minnesota Department of Transportation Metro Barrier Extraction and LiDAR Project20142014-22
Stefanski
Understanding the True Cost of Show and Ice Control201410-03
Hughes
Chloride Free Snow and Ice Control Material2014TRS1411
Cost-Effective Pavement Preservation Solutions for the Real World20142014-33
Wilde
Aggregate Roads Dust Control: A Brief Synthesis of Current Practices20132013RIC67
Pedestrian Snow Removal Best Practices and Lessons Learned2013TRS1306
Stripping of Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavements Under Chip Seals20132013-08
Wood
Testing a Friction Measurement System in Polk County20132013-26
Rajamani
Salt Brine Blending to Optimize Deicing and Anti-Icing Performance20122012-20
Druschel
Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic Data20122012-40
Kwon
Optimal Workforce Planning and Shift Scheduling for Snow and Ice Removal20112011-03
Gupta
Mapping Weather Severity Zones201110-02
Mewes
TRS- Snow Plow Cutting Edges2011TRS1101
Keranen
Developing a Training Video for Field Testing of Deicing Materials201110-01
St Mane
Evaluation of the SafeLane Overlay System for Crash Reduction on Bridge Deck Surfaces20102010-13
Evans, PhD
Automating Friction Measurement and Applicator Control for Snowplows20102010-07
Rajamani
Snow Plow Calibration Manual and Training RIC Task 820092009RIC08
Preventive Maintenance for Recreational Trails20092009-25
Olson
Putting Research into Practice: Refining Noxious Weed Management20092009-10
Nieber
Putting Research into Practice: Reducing the Costs of Noxious Weed Management20092009-28
Nieber
Anti-icing in Winter Maintenance Operations: Examination of Research and Survey of State Practice2009TRS0902
Linsenmayer
Training Module for Pavement Rehabilitation Selection2009N/A
Best Practices for Dust Control on Gravel Roads20092009-04
Johnson
LED Emergency Lighting for Snowplows and Other Maintenance Vehicles20082008-29
Vogt
Designing a Machine for Picking Up Litter Along Minnesota Highways20082008-21
Chaplin
Production and Wind Dispersal of Canada Thistle Seeds20082008-39
Becker
Street Sweeping Best Practices20082008RIC06
Using Real-Time Road Condition Measurements for Automated Winter Road Maintenance20072007-37
Rajamani
Repair or Replace Concrete Bridge Decks?20072007-14
Schultz
Development of a Trash Harvester for Mn/DOT - Phase 120062006-11
Chaplin
Evaluation of the Method, Cost and Value of Sealing Systems for Manhole Rings20012001-13
Kruse