Information for Drivers
In the Highway Right of Way
Documents
- Maintenance Manual
- Highway Systems Operations Plan
- 2010-11 Winter At-a-Glance
- Field Guide for Testing Deicing Chemicals
- Flashing Arrow Board Maintenance and Replacement Guidance
Resources for Local Government and Partners
- Maintenance Research
- Maintenance Training
- Maintenance Building Services
- Maintenance Fleet Equipment
- Maintenance State Sign Shop
- Road Weather Information System
- Contracts for Material and Services
Maintenance Training
Mn/DOT coordinates with the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies and the Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program to provide training to district offices, cities, counties and townships in all areas of maintenance.
Training topics include:
- Snow Plow Operator Training (SPOT)
- Attenuator
- Guardrail and end treatment installation
- Sander calibration
- Radiological emergency preparedness
- Field manual, and equipment operator (four-wheel drive loader, tractor mower, skid steer, etc.)
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Salt Solutions
Hands on program that monitors and employs research on equipment, chemicals, and the training needed to successfully implement a winter bare lane program statewide.
Includes, but not limited to pre-wetting, de-icing, anti-icing and sensible salting on the state highway system through out the entire state with emphasis including environmental effects along with how to complete our jobs economically without sacrificing safety of our customers.
Related Salt Solutions Documents
- Winter Chemical Catalog
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Factor Evaluation (Excel)
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Anti Icing Cost Model REV (Excel) Password> Mankato
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Deicing Cost Model REV2 (Excel) Password> Mankato
Circuit Training & Assistance Program
The Circuit Training and Assistance Program (CTAP) provides practical training in best practices and new technologies to maintenance personnel from cities, counties, townships and the state. CTAP uses a fully equipped van to provide on-site training across the state of Minnesota. The workshops are often hands-on with demonstrations of new equipment, materials and technologies.
Current CTAP training courses include:
- Asphalt Pavement Maintenance
- Culvert Installation and Maintenance
- Dust Control on Unpaved Roads
- Gravel Road Maintenance
- Roadside Vegetation Management and Erosion Control
- Snow and Ice Control
Classes can be scheduled by calling the CTAP Instructor, Kathleen Schaefer at 651-366-3575, or via the CTAP Web site.
Related CTAP Documents/Links:
- ATSSA Roadway Safety Training Institute (RSTI)
- Salt Institute (SI)
- Local Government Snowplow Salt and Sander Controller
Calibration Guide - Minnesota Snow and Ice Control Handbook
- Clear Roads
- Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
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