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Longmont Snow Savvy Guide
Longmont Snow Savvy Guide
CITY OF
LONGMONT
PUBLIC
WORKS
SNOW SAVVY
GUIDE
INTRODUCTION City of Longmont
PUBLIC WORKS
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expensive with an even greater snow
(at least double removal burden on sidewalks
the cost). and driveways, etc.
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cars and trash carts – resulting in worse conditions
than leaving the road unplowed.
M I L E S A R E P LOW E D
MORE Q&A
bit.ly/snow-faqs Plowed snow can block driveways,
creating shoveling issues for residents.
EACH STORM
CORE OBJECTIVES:
BRINGS UNIQUE
1
Provide
CHALLENGES, SO access to
emergency
SNOW AND ICE services.
2
OPERATIONS ARE Maintain the safest possible flow
of commuter traffic through the
OPTIMIZED TO city during the storm, emphasizing
access to bus routes and schools.
TARGET A FAIRLY
3
Restore normal
WIDE RANGE OF driving conditions as
soon as possible after
CONDITIONS. the storm has ended.
TECH TOOLS
We utilize a variety of advanced monitoring
systems to gather timely and accurate information
for planning and deployment, including:
View the same Street Snow Cameras we use to get a real-time glimpse
BE SNOW SAVVY
of street conditions in Longmont at bit.ly/street-snow-cams.
APPROACH
operations with care for the
environment. We use natural salt
products for ice control, which leave
We strive to make the very best use
minimal residue and result in healthier air
of dollars available for the Snow &
quality for the city and the region. Additionally,
Ice Control Program. Activities we do
our specialized application techniques reduce
before, during and after a storm are planned to
the amount of salt needed, help it adhere
prevent waste. Sometimes, this includes holding
to the roadway and minimize damage to
back on work that Mother Nature can best
vegetation located next to the road.
complete for free.
Arterial roads provide Collector roads move traffic If you have to travel during or
access to destinations in/out of neighborhoods and after a storm, plan your trip
across town (east-west provide access to schools, using snow routes as much as
or north-south) or to hospitals, and other local possible for the best conditions.
transportation networks destinations. Collectors also Use our interactive map at
outside of town. funnel traffic to arterial roadways. longmontcolorado.gov/snow
HWY 66
PACE ST
17 TH AVE
COUNTY LINE RD
9 TH AVE
AIRPORT RD
75 TH ST
3 RD AVE
SUNSET ST
MARTIN ST
RODGERS RD
MAIN ST
NELSON RD
HOVER RD
CLOVER BASIN DR
PIKE RD
PLOWED FIRE
ARTERIAL STATIONS
ROADS
SCHOOLS
PLOWED
2019-2020 map shown. The most current map is COLLECTOR
ROADS HOSPITALS
always available at longmontcolorado.gov/snow.
SHOVELING
SIDEWALKS
SAFE, CLEAR Many people use sidewalks daily in order to travel
24
through the city (even when it snows). Longmont
SIDEWALKS Municipal Code states that you have 24 hours after
snow or ice stops falling to clear your sidewalks.
ARE ESSENTIAL
Find all the details by viewing the complete HOURS
TO MOBILITY. code at bit.ly/longmont-snow-code
department at
Sign Up for City Emergency
bit.ly/storm-prep-tips Alert emails at
bit.ly/longmont-email-notices
REPORTING
from staff across Public Works, so
requests are logged, prioritized and
PROBLEMS
responded to according to urgency.
We appreciate your patience during
such times as we work to handle a wide
variety of needs.
ONLINE: CALL:
ServiceWorks.LongmontColorado.gov 303-651-8416