Top of PageWhat are the benefits by having this type of system?
Road maintenance crews can use this information to decide if road treatment is necessary, the best time to treat, what chemicals or mixtures to use, and how much is required. This will result in reduced road salt usage, thus protecting the environment while at the same time providing significant savings in costs to road maintainers. This information can also contribute to reducing traffic congestion, thereby reducing the levels of greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere by idling cars. By providing timely road information to weather forecasters and maintenance crews, RWIS will play an important role in enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability of Canada’s transportation system. Safer roads save lives. The Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) will assist the provinces with the proposed national RWIS network. The MSC will provide core data services such as assuring data quality and building a national RWIS data base for the transportation sector. These are essential elements
