Snow and ice control

Research Reports | Active and Completed Projects

Research Reports

• Deployment of a Snowplow Driver-Assist System
  June 2023, MnDOT 2023-27
• Reducing Winter Maintenance Equipment Fuel Consumption Using Advanced Vehicle Data Analytics
  January 2023, MnDOT 2023-03
• Reducing Winter Maintenance Equipment Fuel Consumption Using Advanced Vehicle Data Analytics: Appendices
  January 2023, MnDOT 2023-03A
• Environmental Impacts of Potassium Acetate as a Road Salt Alternative (University of Minnesota evaluation)
  July 2022, MnDOT 2022-27A
• Promoting the Adoption of Snow Fences through Landowner Engagement
  May 2022, MnDOT 2022-14
• Minnesota Snow and Ice Control: Handbook for Snowplow Operators
  January 2022, MnDOT 2022RIC01
• Adaptive Management to Improve De-Icing Operations
  March 2021, MnDOT 2021-07
• Permeable Pavement for Road Salt Reduction
  June 2020, MnDOT 2020-15
• Expanding Landowner Adoption of Snow Control Measures Through a Better Understanding of Landowner Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices
  December 2019, MnDOT 2019-44
• Development of Driver Assistance Systems to Support Snowplow Operations
  August 2018, CTS 18-14
• Development of a Road Condition Recovery Time Estimation System for Winter Snow Events
  January 2018, MnDOT 2018-01
• Study of De-icing Salt Accumulation and Transport Through a Watershed
  December 2017, MnDOT 2017-50
• Expanding the Adoption on Private Lands: Blowing-and- Drifting Snow Control Treatments and the Cost Effectiveness of Permanent versus Non-Permanent Treatment Options
  November 2017, MnDOT 2017-42
• Assessing the Use of Shrub-Willows for Living Snow Fences in Minnesota
  November 2015, MnDOT 2015-46
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic-Flow Data, Phase 2
  August 2015, MnDOT 2015-44
• Web-Based Preventative Blowing and Drifting Snow Control Calculator Decision Tool
  May 2015, MnDOT 2015-21
• Friction Measurement System for Polk County
  November 2013, MnDOT 2013-26
• Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by AC Impedance and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy Phase II
  August 2013, CTS 13-25
• Development of Hybrid DSRC-PCMS Information Systems for Snowplow Operations and Work Zones
  February 2013, CTS 13-08
• Friction Measurement System for Hennepin County
  January 2013, CTS 13-03T
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design (January 2013)
  January 2013, CTS 13-02
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic Data
  December 2012, MnDOT 2012-40
• Economic and Environmental Costs and Benefits of Living Snow Fences: Safety, Mobility, and Transportation Authority Benefits, Farmer Costs, and Carbon Impacts
  February 2012, MnDOT 2012-03
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design (October 2011)
  October 2011, CTS 11-23
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design (February 2011)
  February 2011, CTS 11-04
• Optimal Workforce Planning and Shift Scheduling for Snow and Ice Removal
  December 2010, Mn/DOT 2011-03
• Automated Vehicle Location, Data Recording, Friction Measurement and Applicator Control for Winter Road Maintenance
  February 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-07
• Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by AC Impedance and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy Phase I
  April 2009, CTS 09-12
• The Safety of Pedestrian and Bicycle Travel in Minnesota: Inventory, Analysis and Prospectus - Technical Summary
  April 2008, Mn/DOT 200704TS
• Snowplow Operations and Resource Management
  June 2003, CTS 04-09

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Active and Completed Projects

• Human-centered testing of rear-facing display to reduce vehicle collisions with snowplows
  (06/2023)
• Effect of Tree Shade on State Highway 34 Winter Maintenance Operations
  (03/2023)
• Snowplow Driver Assist System Implementation Plan
  (01/2023)
• U of M Snow Control Web Tools: Maintenance & Administration, FY22-23
  (07/2022)
• MN SNICE Field Handbook for Snowplow Operators Update
  (07/2020)
• Promoting the adoption of snow fences through landowner engagement
  (03/2020)
• Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of Potassium Acetate Used as a Road Salt Alternative
  (08/2019)
• Implementation of Lane Boundary Guidance System for Snowplow Operations
  (06/2019)
• Reducing Winter Maintenance Equipment Fuel Consumption Using Advanced Vehicle Data Analytics
  (06/2018)
• Expanding landowner adoption of snow control measures to improve public safety and achieve cost savings through a better understanding of landowner knowledge
  (06/2018)
• Snow Control Web Tools Maintenance and Administration, FY18
  (11/2017)
• Adaptive Management to Improve Deicing Operations
  (06/2017)
• Snow Control Web Tools: Maintenance and Administration FY17
  (12/2016)
• Permeable Pavement for Road Salt Reduction
  (05/2016)
• Development of a Road Condition Recovery Time Estimation System for Winter Snow Events
  (10/2015)
• Expanding the Adoption on Private Lands: Blowing and Drifting Snow Control Treatments and the Cost Effectiveness of Permanent versus Non-Permanent Treatment Options.
  (09/2015)
• Study of De-icing Salt Accumulation and Transport Through a Watershed
  (05/2014)
• Assessing the Use of Willow Shrub Species on Living Snow Fence Designs to Manage the Damaging Effects of Salt
  (05/2013)
• Web-Based Preventative Blowing and Drifting Snow Control Calculator Decision Tool
  (04/2013)
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic Flow Data, Phase 2
  (11/2012)
• Driver Assist System Pilot for Minnesota Snowplows
  (07/2012)
• Field Evaluation of Friction Measurement and Applicator Control Systems for Winter Road Maintenance on Low Volume Roads
  (06/2012)
• Limited Deployment of Friction Measurement and Applicator Control Systems for Winter Road Maintenance
  (07/2011)
• Snowplow Warning System for Drivers using V2V and/or V2I based DSRC Communication and Variable Message Signs (VMSs) - FY12 NATSRL
  (07/2011)
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic Flow Data
  (08/2010)
• Research and Assess the Farmer and Mn/DOT Economic and Environmental Costs and Benefits of Living Snow Fences Including Carbon Impacts
  (06/2009)
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation: Improving Driver Ability to Avoid Collisions when Following a Snowplow - FY10 NATSRL
  (06/2009)
• Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by AC Impedance and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy (Phase III) - FY10 NATSRL
  (06/2009)
• Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by AC Impedance and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy (Phase II) - FY09 NATSRL
  (07/2008)
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation: Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design - FY09 NATSRL
  (07/2008)
• Automated Vehicle Location, Friction Measurement and Applicator Control for Winter Road Maintenance
  (12/2007)
• Optimal Workforce Planning and Shift Scheduling for Snow & Ice Removal
  (09/2007)
• Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by AC Impedance and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy (Phase I) - FY08 NATSRL
  (06/2007)
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design - FY08 NATSRL
  (06/2007)
• Train the Trainer Workshop for blowing snow control
  (06/2005)
• Implementation of Climatological Summaries for Snow Fence Design
  (11/2001)
• Climatological Characterization of Snowfall and Snowdrift in Minnesota
  (05/1999)