Midwest Snow & Ice Workshop – 2008Des Moines, IA

Tim JacksonMissouri DepartmentOf Transportation

OverviewCenterline Miles: 32,448Lane Miles: 77,000District Offices: 10Maintenance Buildings: 284Dump Trucks: 1,727Tow Plows: 24Avg. Snowfall: 2”-4” SE to 24”-30” NW

Material Usage – 2007-08

Salt: 333,778 tonsBrine: 3,303,205 galsSolid CaCl2: 673 tonsLiquid CaCl2: 737,287 galsAbrasives: 170,637 tonsBeet Juice: 35,000 gals

RWIS

15 RWIS sites2-3 that actually workReviewing sites to determine

what it will take to make them operational

Will join Clarus Initiative

GPS/AVL

“FleetPoint” used in St. Louis district, approximately 100 units

“Aware” system used in 110 units in three other districts. Specifically for International trucks.

For More Information:

Tim JacksonMaintenance Liaison Engineertimothy.jackson@modot.mo.gov573-526-1884

www.modot.org1-888-ASK-MODOT