If vehicle lanes cannot safely be utilized, cyclists may consider standing up on bicycle pedals as hazards are navigated for better control.Īdditional resources for cyclists are available at the Bicycle Program and Bicycle Safety Tips webpages. Cyclists are encouraged to consider utilizing vehicle lanes if necessary to avoid minor ice or cinder build-up in the bike lanes as our department continues to monitor and mitigate impacts from storm events to roadways. Cyclists are asked to remain alert while commuting in the City of Flagstaff during the winter season, to allow extra time for travel, and to consider alternate transportation routes if necessary. Please be advised that streets may require several runs from plows and sweepers to completely clear the roadways of snow, ice, or cinders due to the timing/severity of a storm. Bicycle lanes are addressed as time allows as vehicle lanes are initially cleared during winter storm events. The Streets section understands the importance of providing safe cycling opportunities, when feasible. After storm events, the Streets Section continues to provide community sweeping and clean-up efforts to help clear abrasives from the roadways with emphasis on bike lanes and intersections. Time is the most important element in providing efficient and safe snow operations.ĭuring winter storm events, the Streets Section provides ice monitoring and periodic application of abrasives (cinders) to bridges, major hills, intersections, railroad crossings, shaded locations, and other problem areas. Depending upon the amount of accumulation, approximately 4-12 hours are required to plow and cinder the first priority streets one (1) time. If the City receives snow right before the morning or evening rush hours, it can be difficult to keep first priority routes open/passable. The timing of snow storms can create challenges. The fleet operated by the Streets section includes (20) plow trucks, (2) six -wheel spreader trucks, (8) road graders, (3) tractor-trailers for hauling operations, (5) loaders, (2) bobcat toolcats, and (1) truck mounted snow thrower.ĭuring all weather events, there are three (3) critical considerations for the Streets Section: Timing, Texture (Precipitation Type), and Temperature.
In addition to snow plowing, the Streets Section applies abrasives (cinders) to assist motorists with traction control in critical locations and when conditions require treatment.Ĭontinued post storm clean-up efforts include revisiting areas for additional snow removal and hauling operations, storm drain clearing, ice monitoring and periodic application of additional abrasives (especially in shaded areas or on hills), and community sweeping and clean-up after each storm event to help clear abrasives/residual storm effects.
This results in over 2,600 miles traveled by city equipment in order to plow all city streets one (1) time. Equipment makes multiple passes to completely plow all snow from these lanes. The Streets Section is responsible for approximately 700 lane miles of streets, varying in width from two (2) to nine (9) lanes. Snow operations crews operate on 12 hour shifts and work around the clock plowing, cindering, and picking up snow during and after a storm.Ĭurrently there are 700 lane miles, 8 miles of alleys, 131 miles of bike lane, 270 miles of sidewalk, 42 miles of FUTS, and 27,000 driveways in the city.
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