THERE'S
NO BUSINESS LIKE
SNOW BUSINESS
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Snow
Policy Ordinance
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The
winter season often presents hazardous driving conditions and circumstances
which are inconvenient and frustrating for everyone - home owners, motorists,
pedestrians, emergency services and snow fighters alike.
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While the motoring public begins preparing for winter conditions in late fall, the street department begins preparations at the end of the previous winter. All policies, plans, equipment and materials are reviewed, refined, repaired or replaced in an effort to improve service in the next winter season. Winter service and maintenance of city streets may include sanding and chemical treatment, snow plowing, snow removal or any combination of these services. |
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It
is the goal of the Rapid City Street Department to provide the safest
driving surfaces possible, using the resources that are available.
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There are about 350 miles of multiple-lane streets in Rapid City, plus 40 miles of alleys. This adds up to approximately 1,500 lane miles. Because it is impossible to immediately service the entire street system, certain priorities have been established. However, emergencies can modify priorities.
Brush
up on your winter driving skills
Keep your vehicles in top condition
Allow more time for travel during winter
Don't throw snow into the street when clearing your driveway
When winter storms are approaching, park vehicles off the street until plowing
operations are completed.
