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Wednesday, April 25 - Technical Tours
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Due to the popularity of this year's technical tour program, both of the tours have reached capacity. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The morning of Wednesday, April 25, is dedicated entirely to the technical tour program, included in
full registrations as a part of the Snow Conference program. There is no additional cost, but space is
limited so be sure to check the appropriate box on your registration form if you plan to participate.
Tour 1
Snow Fighting Equipment of Minnesota
Held at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Central Services Shop, this tour will highlight
a variety of snow fighting equipment from across Minnesota. Tour Mn/DOT’s unique fabrication facility where
they custom assemble their own snow plowing fleet. You’ll see how they start with off-the-shelf stock and
modify it to their own specifications and needs, including the use of fabrication outsourced to state
detention facilities. Staff will be on hand to describe everything from vehicle assembly to custom electrical
fabrication and environmental testing. Plus you can visit with staff and see equipment representing the
spectrum of snow fighting vehicles from Minnesota local and county agencies, as well as a Mn/DOT designed
and built incident response trailer.
Tour 2
Regional Transportation Management
Center (RTMC) and I-35E Lexington Bridge Anti-Icing System
Tour participants will be taken through Mn/DOT’s Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) and
learn about the interactions between three major players housed in the facility – Metro Traffic
Management Center (coverage of the Minneapolis/St. Paul extended metropolitan area), Metro District
Maintenance Dispatch, and the State Patrol – and how these areas work with other functional areas at
Mn/DOT including Field Maintenance. The Metro District’s stationary anti-icing systems are monitored
from Maintenance Dispatch at the RTMC. Tour participants will also travel to the pump house for the
I-35E Lexington Bridge anti-icing system where they will see a demo of the pump house and in-pavement
equipment and learn about different types of anti-icing systems, including potential pitfalls and
opportunities for success in planning, designing, installing and maintaining these systems.
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