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Title:

Snow Plow Vehicle Case Study: Summary Report

Abstract:

This case study identified and analyzed the potential benefits to the Minnesota DOT and the public of using Intellient Vehicle driver-assist technology to allow snow plow operators to operate during heavy snow and low visibility winter conditions. The case study provides an overview of the proposed technology, approach, and private-sector partnerships plus brings together real-world performance measures and economic forecasting models to quantify potential benefits.

Source(s):

Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade and Douglas, Prepared for Minnesota DOT

Date: 1998

Author:

Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas

Keywords:


Winter maintenance
Safety
Crashes
Institutional issues
Benefits
Costs
Benefit/Cost
Mobility
Productivity

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