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Reprise: Why is MDOT naming snowplows? Thank the Scots

Talking Michigan Transportation

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Naming Gritters: A Community Connection

This chapter explores the creative initiative to name snowplows, or gritters, in response to increasing public interest during winter weather. It highlights the innovative use of a gritter tracker and how this initiative has fostered community engagement, especially among schools and local residents. The conversation also examines the impact of this initiative on public perception and safety, as well as the potential for ongoing creative naming practices.

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