Useful Links
- Northland Advanced Transportation Systems Research Laboratories
- Snow and Ice Pooled Fund Cooperative Program
- Mn Local Road Research Board
- Local Operational Research Assistance Program (Local OPERA Program)
- U of M Center for Transportation Studies
- Mn/DOT Office of Traffic, Security & Operations
- Mn/DOT Research Services
- Pacific Northwest Snowfighters (PNS) Association
- Clear Roads
- TRB
- FHWA Pooled Fund
- Mn/DOT Library
- MnROAD
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Archive 2005 – 2013
Recently Completed Research Reports
- Winter Maintenance
- Winter Material
- Road and Bridge Maintenance
- Roadside Maintenance
- Equipment/Tools
- Safety, Traffic Control and Workzone Safety
- Technology
Biennial Research Reports
Research Forms
- Project Report Form
- Proposal Form
- New Product Information Form
- Vendor Checklist for Anti and De-ice Chemicals
Maintenance Research - About Us
The Maintenance Operation Research program encourages and funds applied research to assist in developing innovations. It promotes operational or "hands on" research, encourages the development of ideas and methods that improve transportation, and furthers implementation. There is more information about funding, project selection and application package in the following document:
Research Areas:
- Winter maintenance
- Winter material
- Road and bridge maintenance
- Roadside maintenance
- Equipment/tools
- Safety, traffic control and workzone safety
- Technology
"On the road" research is our strength, but we also support some laboratory research. Learn more about ongoing maintenance research projects by reviewing our Project Summary Spreadsheet.
Research Guidelines and Information
Winter Chemical Certification (PDF)
The Salt and Sander Controller Calibration Guide (PDF)
Gresen GRS32 Calibration (PDF)
SafeLane Report (PDF)