A variety of ITS technologies have been tested and proven to be practical solutions for snow and ice control on roadways. Some of these systems have been already deployed in the U.S. and abroad. Other systems are undergoing testing or require further refinement prior to deployment. This paper describes potential applications of ITS systems for winter maintenance and provides examples of case studies. Moreover, the paper identifies and discusses institutional, technical, and operational barriers to the implementation of advanced technologies for ice and snow removal. Consideration of such issues is expected to greatly assist road agencies, researchers and systems developers, in understanding and addressing current and future needs for winter maintenance operations.
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