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In order to make a difference…
•Road managers and users need route-specific/ segment-specific/spot-specific weather and road condition information to:
–Reduce weather-related crashes by changing driver behavior
–Actively manage traffic demand and capacity
–Carry out winter maintenance activities more effectively and efficiently
–Make better travel choices
•There are two ways to get the information:
–Road Weather Information Systems
–Connected Vehicles
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•The Road Weather Management Program is addressing the problem through targeted and coordinated R&D
•State and Local transportation agencies are investing in implementation of road weather management technologies
•Academic and research community conducting advanced research
•Private sector offering commercial products and services