Ithaca, NY — Snow Plow Route Optimization

Ithaca, NY has a road network of 1,425 edges across 3 priority tiers: 120 arterial (8%), 427 collector (30%), and 859 residential (60%). The network spans 395.6 km of roads requiring service. PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a best deadhead‑service ratio of 32.1% with a 3-truck fleet, meaning only 32.1% of total travel was wasted repositioning. 5 solver configurations have been analyzed for this city.

How many roads does Ithaca, NY need to plow?

Ithaca, NY’s network has 1,425 road edges totaling 395.6 km of roads requiring service. Roads are classified into 3 priority tiers: 120 arterial (8%), 427 collector (30%), and 859 residential (60%).

What is the optimal plow route for Ithaca, NY?

PlowPath’s CARP solver achieved a 32.1% deadhead‑service ratio — the lowest wasted travel across 5 configurations tested. A lower DSR means less fuel, salt, and time spent repositioning between service passes.

How many snow plows does Ithaca, NY need?

The best-performing configuration uses 3 trucks. PlowPath’s sensitivity analysis explores how fleet size affects route efficiency — adding trucks reduces clearance time but increases total deadhead distance.