The snow routes were revised in order to better manage snow plowing operations. The number of miles of snow routes was reduced from over 50 miles to just over 10 miles. This should allow the operators to clear the snow routes more quickly thus allowing them to reach the collector and local streets sooner. The towing portion of the ordinance should allow for quicker response to snow events and plowing of the snow along snow routes. The other portion of the towing revisions is to remove stored items from the public right-of-way. Plowing next to these stored items over time narrows the roadway causing a safety issue for all the travelling public. The revised ordinance would allow for these stored items to be towed from the right-of-way between specified dates.
Public outreach will include a direct mailing of the changes to all residents who receive a utility bill, door hangers on residences along the revised snow routes, interviews with the local newspaper, TV stations, and morning radio programs. The changes will also be posted on the City website and on social media. |