News Release - Snow Clearing Efforts Under Way

City Motorists Advised to Observe Parking Regulations

(Friday, Feb. 8, 2013) – In order to promote safe travel and keep city streets clear for police, fire and emergency vehicles, 46 City Environmental Services plow trucks—21 of which are refuse trucks that have been outfitted with plows—are removing snow and salting main arterial roads. In addition, the City has 48 residential street snow plow routes that are being serviced by private contractors. 54 sidewalk snow plow routes will commence at 3:30 p.m.

Rochester has more than 677 lane-miles of main, arterial streets, more than 925 lane-miles of residential streets and 878 miles of sidewalks. The City also salts nearly 800 lane-miles of streets.

Motorists are advised to strictly observe alternate, side and other posted parking regulations to facilitate snow and clean up efforts. Snowbound vehicles will hamper snow removal efforts. City Code requires that vehicles parked at curbside be moved at least every 12 hours.

Plowing contractors are reminded that it is illegal to push snow from private property into public sidewalks and streets.

More information on winter and snow parking rules can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofrochester.gov/snowparkingrules. For more information on City snow plowing and salting efforts, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/snowplowing.

Individuals with concerns about roadway snow and ice control can call 311 (428-5990 outside city limits).

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News Media: For more information, contact City Operations Director Norman Jones at 428-6687.