@article{ref1,
title="Why public works needs a plan to manage snow and ice operations",
journal="APWA reporter",
year="2001",
author="Flaherty, G.",
volume="68",
number="2",
pages="36-37",
abstract="The management responsibility of a snow-ice program for a governmental agency is a very difficult task. Without a plan that is comprehensive and results oriented, public safety and commerce can be severely compromised. Managing a snow-ice program is a year-round responsibility and its planning and management involve 4 basic ingredients: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. This article provides a good overview of policy recommendations, best practices, and goals/strategies designed to improve the snow-ice operations efforts of any public transport department or entity responsible for such winter maintenance.<p />",
language="",
issn="0092-4873",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}