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Utilizing Technology to Achieve Results
Today’s Session
• Our personal experiences
• Trending Technology
• Impact on our agency
• Your experiences
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Road Salt in U.S.First applied in earnest around 1960
Why Be Concerned?
Coming up from the Gulf!
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Environmental Concerns
“Canadian road crews remain concerned as ‘toxic' label on road salt is mulledEnvironment Canada is saying its ‘hand are tied' in its latest move to place a ‘toxic' label on road salt. Efforts have been stalled temporarily due to ‘insufficient' scientific evidence.”
Not too far from here!
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City of West Des Moines
Training
• In-house training
• Computer based
• Regional training events
• Certificate programs
• After event analysis
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Training Goals
• Enhanced education
• Understanding operational goals
• Buy-in
• Modifying culture
• Networking with others
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Results
• Organizational shift
• Increased awareness
• Understanding of agency goals
• Field staff expertise
Technology Tools
• Automated vehicle location
• New plow/blade designs
• Weather tools
• Traffic network cameras
• On-demand blending
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Automated Vehicle Location (AVL)
• Real-time data
• Material control
• Coaching tool
• Enhanced customer service
• Contractor oversight
Controllers
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Sensors
Reports
• Material usage (granular and liquid)
• Vehicle status
• Customer service
• Winter operations
• GIS data points
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Material Analysis
City of West DesMoines ‐ Salt Usage Report for WestDemoines 315A FA
Report From to
period dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm
24/03/2013 08:00 24/03/2013 13:00
Vehicle Name : WestDemoines 315A FA
Date Start End Miles Dead Serviced Miles Salt Granular
D M Y Time Time Spread Head Total Used (lbs) Rate
03/24/2013 9:35 12:15 6.77 16.22 22.98 1,307 107
Totals: 1,307 107
Supervisor's signature
Live Data
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Historical Data
Future Applications
• Turn-by-turn driver navigation
• Public Information on the Web
• Equipment Automation
• Customer Service Upgrades
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Equipment Technology
• Multi-blade plows
• Snow plow blades
• Pre-wet systems
• Material spreaders
Plow Blades
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SUPERIOR SCRAPING AND LESS VIBRATION/NOISE
Multi-Blade Plows
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Slurry Units
Observation Technology
• Friction sensors
• MDSS
• On-demand blending
• Traffic network
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RWIS Implementation
Mobile Unit
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Information Provided
• Road friction
• Pavement/sub-surface temperatures
• Relative humidity
• Pictorial history of road conditions
• Other
Lease vs. Purchase
• Budget constraints
• Feasible option for smaller agency
• Weather contractor access
• Real-time data
• Maintenance included in lease
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Automated Blending System
Latest Brine Maker
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Utilizing Traffic Cameras
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Our Approach
• Train/Educate
• Analyze/Implement Technology
• Provide the Tools
Balancing Act
EnvironmentInfrastructure issuesCost
TransportationSafetyExpectations
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Educated Choices
THANK YOU!
Bret Hodne
City of West Des Moines
(515) 222-3536
Kevin Hensley
City of West Des Moines
(515) 273-0637