Welcome
(#TPF-5(092)) began in early 2004 in response to a need for real-world testing in the field of winter highway operations. This ongoing project led by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has already attracted 14 member states and is funding practical, usable winter maintenance research.
New! Winter Safety Campaign Rollout
The Winter Safety campaign was launched by Clear Roads in 2007 and is rolling out across the country. Many state and local agencies have already begun customizing the campaign materials to promote these messages within their own states. Click here to see examples of their campaign rollout materials.
New! November Winter Maintenance Newsletter
In this quarterly e-newsletter, you'll find summaries and links to the latest technical news and best practices from the U.S. and around the world, highlighting applications of winter maintenance research and technology and the latest transportation research by state DOTs, universities, TRB and FHWA.
Projects to Award Soon
- Development of a toolkit for cost-benefit analysis of specific winter maintenance practices, equipment and operations
- Development of interface specifications for mobile data platforms on DOT vehicles
- Developing and Evaluating Safe Winter Driving Messages
Clear Roads Technical Advisory Committee - January 2009
Clear Roads will meet to discuss and select new projects to fund. Please contact Dennis Belter if you are interested in attending.