Episode 138: Designed for snowplows

Developing an infrastructure project is series of compromises and tradeoffs and so often maintenance and operations considerations end up on the cutting room floor. Unfortunately, those decisions have implications that agencies have to live with for a long time. In the case of the GARS Intersection project in Fairbanks, Alaska everyone knew that snow removal was to be a significant consideration during the development phase. Sarah Schacher, Transportation Department Manager for the Michael Baker International Alaska office, describes the process that had maintenance as stakeholder and shares some of the discussions and compromises that unfolded during the design phase that made this an outstanding project. Learn more about this unique intersection design at: and email Sarah to discuss their process at Sarah.Schacher@mbakerintl.com Sign up for email notifications on future episodes and other communications associated with winter maintenance and winter weather management by clicking on

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Episode 138: Designed for snowplows is an episode from SICOP Talks Winter Ops by Rick Nelson.

This episode is 46:16 long.

This episode was published on Oct 29, 2025.

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