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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
TOWPLOW
Clearing the Way toKeep America Moving
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE CHALLENGE:Urban Gang Plowing
7 to 10 trucks to clear one direction of urban multi-lane roads
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE ANSWER:Plow Wider
“With just one truck (and
operator) able to do the work
of more than two conventional
snow plow trucks, the benefits
of the TowPlow are adding up
quickly”- excerpt from 2007 Missouri Governor’s
Award for Quality and Productivity
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
WHAT IS TOWPLOW?Steerable Snow Plow Trailer Equipped With 26’ Moldboard
Liquid Delivery System or Granular Spreader
Plows 24’ Wide Path – Width of Two Traffic Lanes
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
WHY TOWPLOW?
Higher Level of Service to Roadway Users
Ready-For-Use
Increased Performance and Safety
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Satisfies Customer Needs:
Prudent Stewardship of Taxpayer Funds
Roadway Safety
AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
WHY TOWPLOW?
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
WHERE CAN TOWPLOW BE USED?Urban 5-lane Sections with Center Turn Lanes
Climbing Lanes
Alternate Passing Lanes
Two Lane Roads with Paved Shoulders
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITS
Cost-Efficiency
• Operational Improvements
• Stretching Existing Resources
• Reduced Contracting Costs
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITS
Quick Payoff
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITSExample• Driver = $35/hour• Truck = $40/hour (25 mph)
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITS
Increased Safety
• Potential for Traffic Accidents Reduced
• Cycle Time Lowered
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITS
Keeps America Moving
• Offers Economic Vitality
• Improves Mobility
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITS
Reduces Emissions
• Less Fuel
• Lower Carbon Footprint
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITS
Stronger Relationships
• Innovation
• Cost Savings
• Efficiency
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITSIncreases Profitability
• Lower Operating Costs
• Increased Competition
• Lower Contracting Costs
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITSImproves Operations
• Decreased Cycle Time
• Higher Operating Speed
• Improved Reliability
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITSImproves Operations
• Extended Plow Blade Life
• Quicker Positioning or Relocation of Equipment
• Efficient Clearance
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
THE BENEFITSImproves Operations
• Rural and Urban Area Benefits
• Builds Clearing Capacity
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Concept Proven
Four MoDOT-FabricatedTowPlows (1-20’ and 3-30’)
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Expanded Use of 14’ Front Plows
Increased Productivity
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Viking-Cives Group
Variable Pricing
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
60+ TowPlows In Service
2 TowPlows in Each District
24 in Kansas City
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Road Geometry
350 hp & Hydraulicsto Deploy TowPlow
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RESULTS
Multi-Lane Gang Plowing Operations
57% Fuel and Labor Savings
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
RESULTS
Rural, 4-Lane Divided Highways
50% Fuel and Labor Savings
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Missouri
Governor’s
Award for
Quality and
Productivity
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Currently 6 TowPlows with plans to add additional units
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Zero accidents in over two years
Public respects the TowPlow and visibility is not a problem
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Laser guidance system to aid the operator
The laser projects the path of the deployed TowPlow
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Used in both rural freeway and urban two-lane applications
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Acquired in 2009 after MoDOT Peer Exchange
Salt Spreader and Retrofit Prewet Tank & Kit
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Clears 204 lane-miles of I-40, Jackson to
Memphis
Traffic Respects and Does Not Crowd Plow
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Küper Ceramic/Rubber Composite Blade
Worked Well on Hard Packed Snow
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Winter of 2008/2009
Salt Lake City
Northeast I-80
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
Stainless Steel Spreader
Prewet Tank & Kit
Turnkey Ready
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS?
TOWPLOW
Clearing the Way to Keep America Moving
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The Lead States Team
Tim Chojnacki (Chair)Missouri [email protected]
Steve LundMinnesota [email protected]
Bill HoffmanNevada [email protected]
Greg DuncanTennessee [email protected]
Steve McCarthyUtah [email protected]
Wess MurrayMissouri [email protected]
Jim CarneyMissouri [email protected]
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AASHTO TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
TOWPLOW
Clearing the Way to Keep America Moving