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City of Rossland

ā„ļø Which Streets Get Plowed First?

Council is updating Rossland's snow removal priorities - deciding which streets get cleared first when the snow starts falling. Some neighborhoods will gain service, others might lose it.

šŸ›£ļø Your street's priority level determines when (or if) you'll see a snowplow during winter storms.

  • šŸšØ Priority 1: Emergency routes, transit routes, downtown core - cleared first to stay passable

  • šŸ« Priority 2: Hills, school zones, bus stops, main residential routes - cleared once Priority 1 is maintained

  • šŸ˜ļø Priority 3 & 4: Secondary residential, dead ends, alleys - only get compacted snow surface when higher priorities are done

  • āš ļø Reality check: Lower priority streets might not see plows during heavy snow events

šŸ“‹ What's Actually Changing

  • āœ… GAINING SERVICE: Centennial Place, Ridge Road (Priority 3), Topping Terrace, Small Alley of Butte (Priority 4)

  • āŒ LOSING SERVICE: Red Mountain Road section between parking lot and Caldera - no longer city-plowed

  • šŸ”„ Policy clarifies: Which areas are city-maintained vs. private responsibility

  • šŸ’° Budget consideration: Resource allocation must balance personnel, equipment and other city priorities

šŸ  What This Means for You

  • šŸš— "Plowed" doesn't mean bare pavement - just passable for vehicles with proper winter tires

  • šŸš¶ Sidewalks: Your responsibility to clear (except city property) - Priority 1 sidewalks cleared in 48hrs, Priority 2 in 72hrs

  • šŸ  Don't park on streets during snow clearing - helps crews work efficiently

  • ā›” Can't dump private snow on cleared public areas without approval

Are these snow removal priorities fair for your neighborhood? Should some streets be moved to higher or lower priority levels?

šŸ“… Council Meeting: September 15, 2025

Council will vote to approve the amended Road, Sidewalk and Stair Snow Removal Policy (AD-22).

šŸ¢ Have your say: Attend the meeting or contact Council before the vote

ā„ļø Winter's coming - these priorities will affect your daily commute and neighborhood access during snow events

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Sep 15, 2025