Borough streets have been divided into the following three (3) snow removal priority categories:
- Priority #1 (Highest Priority) – The main objective of snow removal priorities is to keep the town site streets open for the safe passage of traffic. Other Priority 1 areas include the Central Business District and town site core, roads providing access to public facilities including police, EMS, medical clinic, and school. Primary collector roads are also included as well as the primary school bus route. If snow starts after 3 pm and is expected to accumulate overnight, plowing will start at 5 am the next morning.
- Priority #2 – Secondary roads, alleys and cul de sacs that serve a functional need for public access and residential areas
- Priority #3 –Borough parking, alleys, cul de sacs, fire hydrants, trailheads and sidewalks.
Table 1. Service Level Priority Guidelines
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Priority |
Snow Depth at Which Plowing Typically Will Begin |
Full Pavement Width that Typically will be Cleared After Ending of Storm |
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Desirable |
Maximum |
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Priority 1 |
*3" |
*5" |
*6 Hours |
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Priority 2 |
*4" |
*6" |
*10 Hours |
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Priority 3 |
*6" |
*8" |
*24 Hours |
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*The snow depths for plowing after business hours listed above are guidelines and may not be adhered to for each storm event. The Public Works Superintendent will have discretion based upon current and forecasted weather and pavement conditions.
Priority 1 and 2 streets are the first streets that receive plowing and sanding. Once Priority 2 streets have been addressed focus is shifted to Priority 3 areas that are completed during Normal Daily Schedule hours.