Clear Roads: Manual of Environmental Best Practices for Snow and Ice Control

Status: Complete
Report Date: 06/06/2015

Summary:

A manual on environmental best management practices used for snow and ice control was developed using information gain from a literature review, survey, and follow-up interviews. The document presents information on commonly used snow and ice control products and their potential impacts, and pathways into the environment. Following this information is presented on many aspects of snow and ice control operations from material handling and storage, application techniques and equipment, advanced technology for decision making, environmental management tools, pre-storm to mid-storm practices, post storm clean-up, and training. The manual summarizes common areas for improvement in snow and ice control practices to realize material and cost saving, while reducing impacts to the environment.

Final Deliverables:

Manual #CR13-01M
Video #CR13-01V
Report #CR13-01
Research Summary