Burlington, VT — Snow Plow Route Optimization

Burlington, VT has a road network of 2,207 edges across 3 priority tiers: 511 arterial (23%), 321 collector (15%), and 1,370 residential (62%). The network spans 335.1 km of roads requiring service. PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a best deadhead‑service ratio of 23.8% with a 3-truck fleet, meaning only 23.8% of total travel was wasted repositioning. 4 solver configurations have been analyzed for this city.

How many roads does Burlington, VT need to plow?

Burlington, VT’s network has 2,207 road edges totaling 335.1 km of roads requiring service. Roads are classified into 3 priority tiers: 511 arterial (23%), 321 collector (15%), and 1,370 residential (62%).

What is the optimal plow route for Burlington, VT?

PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a 23.8% deadhead‑service ratio — the lowest wasted travel across 4 configurations tested. A lower DSR means less fuel, salt, and time spent repositioning between service passes.

How many snow plows does Burlington, VT need?

The best-performing configuration uses 3 trucks.