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1. Why are some streets cleared better than others?

Different equipment clears snow and ice differently than others. Motor graders have cutting edges that can get under the packed snow and ice to clear the streets to pavement. Truck plows push snow off the roadway, but run across packed snow and ice. The Street Department has one motor grader.

2. 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.

3. What is the snow removal policy?

The link provided will inform you of City ordinances, policies, map of snow route, list of snow route streets and common answers to "snow route" questions. Snow Removal Policy