Best Management Practices to Mitigate Road Dust from Winter Traction Materials
March 2005
Winter traction materials are applied to snow-covered and icy roadways to make them safe for traveling. But while protecting road safety, these materials
can contribute to air pollution by stirring up road dust — including fine particulate matter, which is a significant health threat. The Ministry of Environment has developed this "best management
practices" document to help local governments, planners and road-maintenance crews.
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