GUIDELINES FOR COST EFFECTIVE USE AND APPLICATION OF DUST PALLIATIVES

Dust palliatives are used extensively in all provinces and territories of Canada to control dust problems on local road networks and thus improve visibility and safety. The objectives of this study were to: 1) identify existing dust palliatives in use in Canada, 2) identify conditions which warrant the use of dust palliatives and develop performance evaluation measures, 3) quantify the costs and benefits, 4) determine application procedures, 5) identify known environmental risks, and 5) establish guidelines for use and application. Canadian experience with dust palliatives is summarized based on a questionnaire survey of road agencies across the country. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research in the area of dust control. (TRRL)

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  Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

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• Authors:
  • Smith, Gary A
  • Makowichuk, P B
  • CARTER, DJE
• Publication Date: 1987

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: v.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Cost effectiveness; Dust control; Environmental impacts; Highway safety; Visibility
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dust palliatives
• ITRD Terms: 7315: Calcium chloride; 8018: Canada; 226: Cost benefit analysis; 4572: Dust; 9035: Inventory; 3623: Laying; 2986: Low cost road; 7305: Magnesium chloride; 4961: Oil; 9149: Prevention; 7316: Sodium chloride; 7369: Sulphonate; 6783: Visibility; 4506: Wood (mater)
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478683
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• ISBN: 0-919098-52-5
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jan 31 1989 12:00AM