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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, November 12, 2009 · 8 Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada Snow FAQs: Q: What are primary, secondary and residential roads? Primary roads are those with the greatest volume of traffic such as Trafalgar Road and Upper Middle Road. Secondary roads, such as Glenashton Drive and West Oaks Trails, are roads that have less traffic than primary roads, but also have bus routes and lead to primary roads. Residential roads, such as Sandlewood Road and Belyea Road, again have much less traffic than the other two roadways. Q: Why does my Cul de Sac always seem to be plowed last? A street that has a Cul de Sac - a road that does not allow for a car to drive through to another street, requires a plow that can make the turn in the circular area. For that reason, a smaller plow, with specially designed blades are sent back to these areas after other roads are cleared. Q: Does the town clear all roads at once? No. Primary and secondary roads are plowed first to ensure that emergency service vehicles can safely get to where they are going. Residential streets are plowed only after snow accumulates in excess of 10 cm (4 inches). When all street require clearing, they are to be completed within 24 hours after the end of the storm. The heavier the snowfall, the longer it will take to clear all the streets. Q: When does the town sand and/or salt the roads? Sand and/or salt trucks are dispatched at the start of a snowfall and at the first sign of roads beginning to ice. Residential roads are only salted when conditions warrant and then only hills curves and intersections. Q: When can I expect my sidewalk to be cleared? Sidewalks are cleared after snow accumulates in excess of 5 cm (2 inches), and only after roads are cleared. Sidewalks on primary and secondary roads with schools are plowed first, followed by residential sidewalks. Q: Who is responsible for clearing snow around bus shelters and bus stops? The Town of Oakville is. Please call 905-815-2020 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to advise them of snow or ice at bus stops or shelters. Q: Who is responsible for clearing snow around Canada Post super mailboxes? Canada Post is responsible for clearing the snow and ice around super mailboxes. If your mailbox is blocked by snow, please call Canada Post at 1-800-267-1177. Q: Where can I find out about snow maintenance? For general information on snow clearing as well as road status, visit the town's snow removal and winter storm information web page at www.oakville.ca. The town also has a snow phone line -- 905-815-5999 -- that is updated with the latest plowing information for Oakville streets. Windrow Snow Removal Program Register Today! Seniors and people with a physical disability can have their snow windrow cleared for $50 for the season. Register by November 27 at Links2Care, 250 Wyecroft Road, Unit #2. For more information visit links2care.ca or call 905-338-7669. Outdoor Ice Rinks Neighbourhood Rinks The following rink locations are maintained by the town. Langtry Park: Heritage Way/Brays Line Nottinghill Park: Nottinghill Gate/Pilgrims Way Sixteen Hollow Park: West Oak Trails Blvd./Westview Terrace Falgarwood Park: Grosvenor Street/Gainsborough Drive Clearview Park: Sir David Drive/Wynten Way Drive Community Rink (marsh) Bronte Marsh: Lakeshore Road/Triller Place The rink can be used depending on weather, ice thickness and quality of ice on the marsh. It is signed as "safe" or "unsafe." Please mind the signs. Interested in starting your own neighbourhood rink? Visit www.oakville.ca for details and responsibilities.