Why does it take so long to clear the streets of snow and ice?
There are several answers to this question.
1. Equipment used to remove snow and ice must be driven at low speeds.
2. The amount of accumulation is also a factor. Larger accumulations means longer clearing time.
3. Emergency Snow Routes are given priority over all other streets and may need to be cleared more than once.
4. Weather conditions such as high winds and drifting cause longer clearing times.
5. Traffic volume also affects clearing times. Ideally, snow removal would take place at night when traffic volumes are low, however this is dependent on when the snow starts and stops.

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1. Why are some streets cleared better than others?
2. Why does it take so long to clear the streets of snow and ice?
3. What is the snow removal policy?