Episode 101: Clear Roads for clear roads

In 2004 a group of 5 states got together and pooled their money to test winter maintenance materials, equipment and methods for use by highway maintenance operations.  The program has grown to 40 states and amassed a large collection of research and training.  The Clear Roads Pooled Fund Program is funded through a $25,000 annual contribution per subscribing state and is eligible for SP&R federal pass through dollars.Craig Bargfrede, Winter Maintenance Administrator for the Iowa DOT also serves as the current Chair of the Clear Roads Pooled Fund Study and is our guest to explain the program.  For more information you can check out the Clear Roads website at clear roads.org or reach out to Craig Bargfrede at [email protected] or Greg Waidley at [email protected] in as Craig talks about the Clear Roads program and how it works to clear roads.   Sign up for email notifications on future episodes and other communications associated with winter maintenance and winter weather management by clicking on subscribe on the Talkin' Winter Ops website at TalkinWinterOps.comThanks for listening in and stay safe out there!