Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0
Title:
Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS): Enabling Proactive Maintenance Practices in Washington State
Abstract:
Washington State DOT's "rWeather" program has integrated and expanded the capabilities of RWIS in the state, enabling proactive winter maintenance practices and better informed winter travel decisions. Report reviews potential benefits of a comprehensive, integrated RWIS; examines use and opinions of RWIS by maintenance personnel; identifies barriers to expanded use of RWIS technologies; and evaluates public response to the "rWeather" traveler information website.
Source(s):
University of Washington and Battelle Transportation Division, Prepared for Washington State Transportation Commission
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/research/reports/fullreports/529.1.pdf
Date: 2002
Author:
Boon, Cluett
Keywords:
Benefits
Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
Traveler information
Winter maintenance
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