Associated with the page Snow removal from streets and sidewalks
Loading snow
Did you know that… Loading snow is like winter cleaning the streets?
When the snow becomes too bulky, it is picked up with large equipment and transported to disposal sites. This is called snow loading. It is triggered after heavy accumulations.
The swath
Did you know that… A windrow is a small strip of snow left behind when loading snow?
After the plow has passed by, a swath of snow often forms at the curb or in front of your driveway. It’s not an oversight, it’s an inevitable effect of snow removal.
Spreading
Did you know that… Spraying is a bit like salting the road before cooking in winter?
Even before the snow accumulates, salt or abrasives are applied to prevent the road from becoming a skating rink. It’s the first line of defense against slipping!
Info-neige
Sign up for parking alerts! Activate alerts in your BCITI account, in the “Notices and notifications” section.When a no-parking notice is in effect between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., you will be notified by text message before 3 p.m. When the ban is over, a2nd text message will be sent to notify you.
Eco-winter streets
Did you know that… eco-winter streets are like a winter coat for the planet?
An eco-winter street (or winter ecoroute) is one where the city applies more environmentally-friendly winter de-icing and maintenance practices. Eco-winter streets: it’s not about the bill, it’s about helping Mother Nature!
Clearing
Did you know that… snow clearing is the art of pushing snow into the right place?
After the plow has passed, a strip of snow often forms at the curb or in front of your driveway. It’s not an oversight, it’s an inevitable effect of snow removal.
Why aren’t all the streets cleared of snow at the same time?
Did you know that not all streets are cleared of snow at the same time?
The bans are lifted once all streets have been cleared of snow. Street clearing follows a priority order: main arteries and collector streets are cleared first, followed by residential streets. It’s a question of safety and fluidity.
