pooled fund Projects
In progress
Salt Management Guide Update - Updated March 2012
| Research Area | Winter maintenance Salt management |
| Responsible Council / Committee | Chief Engineers' Council Maintenance and Construction Standing Committee |
| Related TAC publications | Salt Management Guide (1999) Development of Winter Severity Indicator Models for Canadian Winter Road Maintenance (2007) Winter Maintenance Performance Measurement Using Friction Testing (2009) |
| Start Date | June 2010 |
| Expected Completion Date | April 2012 |
| Research Agency | Ecoplans Limited |
| Status | Final results will be presented to the Chief Engineers' Council in April 2012. |
| Project Funding Partners | Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure; Alberta Transportation; Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation; City of Moncton; Salt Institute; Region of Waterloo; New Brunswick Department of Transportation; City of Edmonton; Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal; Newfoundland and Labrador Transportation and Works; Ministère des Transports du Québec; City of Burlington; City of Winnipeg; Ontario Ministry of Transportation; City of Ottawa; City of Toronto; Transport Canada; British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; Halifax Regional Municipality; Ecoplans Ltd. |
| Staff Contact | Craig Stackpole |
Abstract
With over one million kilometres of road, Canada’s extensive network provides a safe, efficient and affordable means of surface transportation and supports a wealth of economic and social activities. Many individuals rely on the Canadian road network for transport to the workplace and a wide array of economic uses, for recreation and leisure activities, and for emergency and security services.
The de-icer of choice continues to be salt. Since TAC’s Salt Management Guide was published in 1999, advancements have been made in the field of salt management. In order to keep the Guide current, an update of the document is necessary to incorporate the research and lessons learned in the past ten years.
It is expected that the project work will involve a literature review, a survey of road authorities, and recommendations regarding changes that may be necessary to update the 1999 edition of the Guide.
The final outcome of this project will be a comprehensive reference guide comprising best salt management practices.