Road weather forecast systems consisting of specialist forecasts for the road network and road sensors, are becoming more commonplace. But as there are increasing pressures on agencies to be as efficient as possible, the return on investment can be just as important as the ability to reduce response times and increase service levels. How quickly an agency can prove value to their stakeholders can often determine the access that agency has to improved operational tools. In fall 2022, the City of Independence subscribed to a road weather forecast service using both virtual and physical sensors throughout their network. Since then, they have been analyzing each storm event to detail any potential savings achieved when compared against their prior operational processes. Join the presenters for an enlightening session detailing their findings on how to unlock the true value of road weather forecast systems. This session aims to provide you with practical insights and real-life examples that will empower your agency to demonstrate a compelling ROI. The key topics covered will be: Everything you wanted to kw about road weather forecast systems but were afraid to ask. Optimal strategies to incorporate these systems into winter maintenance operations. How to accurately compute the return on investment and realize the financial benefits of road weather forecast systems.

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be better able to:

• Explain the key features and benefits of a road weather forecast and sensor system.
• Demonstrate how to best integrate road weather forecast systems into their operations.
• Calculate the return on investment (ROI) in terms of material and labor savings when using road weather forecast systems.

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