QTT Detects Green
Environmental awareness, recycling and reducing waste is a huge trend in the world today. Most companies are looking at ways to become more "green" by promoting products and services that help the environment or they are at least finding ways to reduce pollution and waste and recycle when possible.
Did you know that QTT products fit into this "green" trend? It's true, and has been for over 30 years. QTT RWIS and traffic sensors help operations personnel by providing valuable information about weather and traffic conditions in their region. Using this data, they can reduce chemical usage during winter operations and better manage traffic congestion. Using less chemicals is better for the environment and saves money and materials, helping the bottom line.
It has been tested and proven that if you use certain maintenance practices and technology, such as RWIS, you could use up to 10 times less chemicals and manpower. If snow removal operations are more effective you are also using less gasoline in your vehicles, which is both a cost savings and good for the environment. That can be worth thousands of dollars during each winter season! Numerous studies on cost savings of RWIS have been conducted over the years to prove the benefits of RWIS. To learn more visit one of the links below in our Environmental ITS Resource Center.
In addition, traffic data allows better management of traffic congestion, which leads to less pollution, fewer accidents and safer traveling environments. Data from traffic studies can be used to improve roadway design, which can vastly improve traffic efficiency. Traffic study data can also provide valuable insight on how a new development will impact the region, and ensure new traffic congestion can be minimized. QTT traffic sensors were developed with “green” concepts in mind over 30 years ago, and being part of this trend is just an additional perk your operations receives when using our products.
Look for QTT’s "green" advertisement above in various industry publications this year. If you have any questions or comments regarding QTT's "green" initiative, please contact the QTT Marketing Department at qttmarketing@quixotecorp.com.
Environmental ITS Resource Center
RITA ITS Benefits Database
RITA Advanced Traffic Management System Benefits Database
FHWA Road Weather Management Program
Clarus Initiative
Aurora Program
The Salt Institute
ITS Decision Web Site
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“Making Change!” by Dr. Wilfrid Nixon
