In order to maximize the effectiveness of the available resources, snow and ice control forces will be allocated as per the following priorities:
Roadways:
Priority I - Designated Arterial Roadways
Service Level - complete ice control and snow plowing within 24 hours of snowfall ending
Priority 2 - Remaining Arterials and designated collectors
Service Level - complete ice control and snow plowing within 24 hours of Priority 1 completion
Priority 3 - Remaining Collectors, controlled intersections (stops and yields) and bus routes
Service Level - complete ice control and snow plowing within 24 hours of Priority 2 completion
Priority 4 - All other City controlled roadways and laneways
Service Level - to ensure that they are passable to emergency services and general public, as necessary upon completion of Priorities 1 through 3
Residents who do not live on snow routes will be notified by temporary signage when it will be necessary to move their vehicles for snow plowing or snow removal.
Snow Removal & Drifting
Snow Removal is commenced when required due to heavy accumulation of snow to allow for vehicle passage and parking. Removed snow is trucked to a designated snow storage facility approved by Alberta Environment.
Drifting snow will be controlled via roadway design where practical, and by the strategic placement of snow fencing. Snow drifts that render roads, sidewalks, or pathways impassable will be cleared per the above mentioned priorities.