Public works
"With 150 tractors and 250 five-ton trucks operating, all of which will have snow plows attached, starting at 200 different points and covering three lineal ...

Municipal journal & public works
He also, therefore, had decided to place more reliance in snow plows, and this winter has in service 84 plows attached to auto trucks and 12 hauled by ...

The American city
Heavy motor truck equipment with the most modern snow-plows was used in ... winds drifted the snow to such an extent that the motor trucks and snow-plows ...

Snowplows
Dump Trucks. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Company, 2003. This book explains how big trucks work. Rogers, Hal. Snowplows. Chanhassen, MN: The Child's ...

A simple look at the work snowplows do.

Snow engineering : recent advances, proceedings of the Third International Conference on Snow Engineering : Sendai, Japan, 26-31 May, 1996
On the other hand, the operation of these rotary snowplows is one factor ... plow-type snow removal machines, including snowplow trucks, push snow onto the ...

The objective of the conference was to provide a forum for engineers, architects and scientists to discuss a broad range of research and design methods for various problems related to snow engineering. Specialists in building and civil engineering, environmental engineering, energy engineering, urban planning, and regional development as well as snow scientists were brought together for the conference. The technical sessions were in five thematic areas as follows: Snow technology and science; Building and construction engineering; Infrastructure and transportation; Housing and residential planning; Development strategy in snow countries. The 115 papers provide keys to realize more comfortable living conditions in snow countries and to overcome many problems in heavy snow regions.

Volunteer manager at Hazleton airport resigns

A change occurred at Hazleton Municipal Airport this week when a volunteer manager resigned after the city declined his request for pay.

After Robert Delese, the volunteer, and a city employee left the airport, the city hired a Nesquehoning resident, Steve Simchak, as the new manager, Mayor Joseph Yannuzzi said.

After looking at the airport's operations, Yannuzzi said he decided one person could handle the operation.

Delese was offered the job but declined before Simchak was hired for $25,000 a year, Yannuzzi said. Delese did not want full-time responsibility, the mayor said.

For the past six months Delese, who is retired from the aviation industry, served as manager because he enjoyed being at the airport.

He took over after the departure of Alvin Roman, who managed the airport on and off for decades.

"I really loved what I was doing. I was hoping they would be able to give me some kind of compensation," Delese said.

In his correspondence, Delese suggested that the city pay him $200 or $300 a week, but when the city didn't make him an offer by April 10, he resigned.

Source: Standard Speaker

River Country Journal - MDOT and CRAM remind motorists: “Snowplows ...

by AdminBSnook

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the County Road Association of Michigan (CRAM) have announced an education campaign aimed at urging motorists to remember good driving habits in winter weather conditions, “Snowplows Need Room to Groom!”

“Road crews put their lives on the line every day to keep Michigan roads safe for everyone,” said State Transportation Director Kirk Steudle. “Motorists must remember to drive with caution no matter how much salt we use or how often the roads are plowed.”

A steady decrease in road funding and an increase in costs have caused state and local agencies to alter their winter maintenance plans and change plowing priorities. One important fact has not changed: road crews must have ample room in order to safely clear the many miles of roadway of snow and ice.

“Motorists must do their best to minimize distractions and focus on driving and changes in road conditions,” John Niemela, CRAM director, said. “Every year, despite the flashing lights, poor driver behavior near snowplows leads to collisions that can be deadly.”

MDOT and CRAM offer the following reminders for motorists:

Snowplows have limited visibility and drivers cannot see directly behind their trucks. Snowplows often throw up snow clouds, reducing visibility on all sides of the truck. To remain focused on driving, motorists should not text or talk on cell phones while they are behind the wheel. Motorists should never attempt to pass a moving snowplow on the right. With new wing-plow technology, the blade can clear the shoulder and the lane of travel simultaneously. Motorists attempting an illegal pass through a snow cloud on the right and/or shoulder of the road most likely won’t see the plow blade and run the risk of a serious crash. And always wear your safety belt and allow...

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Slipping and Sliding on the roads : News : UpNorthLive.com

by Kate Fox

All the snow created a lot of slipping and sliding out on the roads Sunday.

This kept tow trucks and snow plows quite busy, especially in Suttons Bay and Traverse City where the snow came down really hard.

Grand Traverse County Road Commission tells 7&4 that they have all their crews out clearing the roads. 

Manager of the Commission Mary Gillis says that drivers need to keep a few things in mind when navigating through this heavy wet snow.

Gillis says, "With this heavy wet snow...just slow down because you can get caught up in the ridges of it if we haven't gotten there yet. Also stay away from the plows because their really spraying this heavy wet snow and it will cover your windshield and you won't be able to see."

She says that crews will be out then next couple days to make sure that the roads stay clear and safe for drivers. 

Source: Slipping and Sliding on the roads : News : UpNorthLive.com

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This winter 3rd warmest ever

Galesburg Register-Mail - Jan 01, 1970

Trucks and snowplows sit at the city street department before the impending blizzard of Feb. 1, 2011. Last winter season, snowfall totaled 28 inches. This year, just 9.5 inches. By JOHN R. PULLIAM It's been the mildest winter most can remember for some

Look for the snow shovels, plow trucks

The Keene Sentinel - Jan 01, 1970

Snow is in the air — literally. The light stuff began falling in the region early this morning. It dissipated quickly, but consider it a small warning shot. Forecasters say a heavier offering is in store starting early this afternoon, with the full

Counties prepare snow plows

WDIV Detroit - Jan 01, 1970

Southeastern Michigan county road commissions have not gotten much use out of their snow plows and salt trucks this winter. That could change Thursday night and Friday. The area is expected to receive several inches of snowfall, which means the plows

Snow brings crews back to the streets

Regina Leader-Post - Jan 01, 1970

"The snow melting and bonding to the street surface has probably provided a little more challenge than last week," said George Galloway, manager of roadway operations. "Last night we had plow trucks going through the snowfall that started (Thursday)

Polar bear lover hopes to provide home for bruins

Calgary Herald - Jan 01, 1970

The eager snowplows of Washington wait for the winter that never came. I can see them from the elevated Metro tracks, all shiny yellow and sturdy green. I count 55 before my train speeds away, plus a long row of dump trucks that haven't budged since