City crews have shifted into the next phase of clearing snow and ice from roads and walkways, while continuing to apply a salt/sand mixture for added traction at key areas including intersections, hills and school zones.
First and secondary priority areas including main roads, steep hills, emergency routes, bus routes, school zones, collector and industrial roads have largely been cleared, allowing crews to focus attention on third priority areas including residential streets, industrial side-streets and lanes.
The roughly 40 transit shelters throughout the city have been shovelled, and crews are focusing additional attention on clearing snow from street-side parking spots and bus stop pull-in lanes.
For the hundreds of additional transit stops located throughout the city that do not have shelters, it is up to the adjacent resident or business to clear the sidewalk by 11 a.m. following a weather event, as specified in the Good Neighbour Bylaw.
In regards to clearing City bike lanes, residents are reminded that the equipment and operators that are used to clear the Lake-to-Lake Bike Route are not the same as used on roadways. Parks staff use their municipal tractor to clear park walkways, sidewalks and the bike routes, and this machinery isn’t suitable for roadwork.
With temperatures expected to remain low in the coming days, residents are reminded to be prepared for winter driving conditions and slow down on the roads in anticipation of icy patches.
Snow clearing is conducted on a priority basis. If you have any questions about the City’s snow-clearing procedures, review the frequently asked questions and the City’s Snow and Ice Policy on the website at penticton.ca/snow.
Unlimited yard waste collection
If your unlimited yard waste was not picked up earlier this week due to the weather, here’s what to do.
- Contact Waste Connections to add your address to the missed collections list. Ph: 250-490-3888 or email csrpenticton@wasteconnections.com.
- Place your missed yard waste at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14.
If your collection day is coming up Thursday or Friday, it is recommended that you put your unlimited yard waste out for collection. The truck will be doing its best to pick up.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.