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serve as a training tool for new and lessexperienced maintenance managers. TTI's TxDOT plan also notes that it is crucial to connect with the community and the traveling public to keep them informed of the most current roadway condition. A Pew Research Center study found that local television and the Internet were the most relied-upon sources for information regarding weather, while radio was the most popular form of media for traffic information. "It is also beneficial," notes TTI, "to educate both the media and the public on the capabilities of the local DOT offices so that there are realistic expectations regarding response to each approaching winter storm." Any Texan will tell you the state is huge, and TTI predictably found that winter weather management practices in different regions of the state that suffer their own distinct winter weather differed significantly. But, says the Institute, "Adopting a systematic approach for reporting equipment, chemical, material, and supply inventories will provide visibility and control of key assets needed to effectively respond to winter weather events. "Also, this approach will help facilitate integrating the business practices of the maintenance sections, districts, and regional service centers in a manner that will provide accurate and timely information to TxDOT decision makers involved in winter weather operations." TTI reports that it is essential to know the availability of resources and procedures in place for accessing them when needed. "Multi-district and metropolitan operational plans must use the creative thinking of key personnel internal and external to TxDOT to organize, employ, and manage forces and resources."v culvert rehabilitation MaDe G o 'NO DIG' with Snap-Tite®, the patented joint and culvert rehabilitation system that's becoming the install process of choice for DOTs, Departments of Public Works and engineers everywhere. Your own crews can do the work, with minimal training and supervision. No specialized equipment is needed, and costly excavation, road closures and traffic disruption are avoided. It's a 'SNAP'. Pre-cut sections of machined HDPE (6" to 63" OD) are 'snapped' together and pushed through the length of the existing deteriorated pipe, delivering better flow and a watertight seal at all joints! Make the connection! For more information visit www.culvert-rehab.com or call 1-800-CULVERT Text INFO to 205-289-3789 or visit www.betterroads.com/info 50562_ST_BRTad.indd 1 Untitled-6 1 HighwayCon_BR0613.indd 11 Better Roads June 2013 11 2/14/13 8:30 AM 5/28/13 2:18 PM 5/31/13 12:37 PM