Workshops

"WINNING" IN WINTER
ROAD MAINTENANCE

Sponsored by:
Maine Local Roads Center

A Cooperative Program by the
Maine Department of Transportation
and Federal Highway Administration

Who should attend:

• Road Commissioners

• Road Crew Foremen

• Public Works Directors

• Selectmen

• Town/City Managers

• Snow Plow Operators

    This program is directed at municipal officials and employees and/or plowing contractors who are responsible for maintaining winter roads in Maine.

What will be Covered:

• Salting and Sanding Equipment

• Snow Types-Storms-Stopping distances-Equipment

• MDOT experience with "Salt priority" method

• Chemical & Materials - Salt, Calcium, Mag Chloride, Ice Ban, etc.

• Cost Comparisons Dry vs. Wet

• Calibration of salt/sand spreaders "on-site" with actual town equipment