3:30 - 3:55 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions) GPS – Making a Difference in Local Government. Franklin County, Ohio will discuss the value they’ve found in being able to obtain accurate, real-time data for all snow and ice vehicles, achieved cost savings by tracking materials, and have been “snow cessful” in their move to a GPS solution.

3:55 - 4:20 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions) Dynamic Routing – Best Practices for Severe Weather Operations. Enjoy this discussion of what new technology is available for white-out conditions and consider whether the reduction in costs is worth the capital investment for you snow fleet operation.

4:20 - 4:45 p.m. (20 minute presentation, 5 minutes for questions)Implementation of a Successful Snow Route Pilot Program.In 2017/2018, the City of Regina, Saskatchewan, adopted a snow route pilot project for sections the roads that provided the most challenges to crews. They found that crews plowed 20 per cent faster, snow ridges were more consistent, and road width and travel lanes were less impacted. Find out how they did it and their plans for the future.

Learning Objectives:

Identify if GPS/AVL implementation would be feasible for your organization.
Evaluate best practices for implementing dynamic routing technology.
Examine the challenges of implementing a Snow Route Pilot Program and how to mitigate them.

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