Winter in Toronto is cold and snowy. That’s why the City of Toronto is ready with a snow clearing plan. We all have a role in keeping streets and sidewalks safe. Here is what you need to know this winter.
2. Patrol the streets - We patrol the roads and monitor weather conditions.
3. Anti-ice - Salt brine is sprayed on expressways, hills and bridges.
4. Salt the roads - Salt trucks are the first line of defence when the snow starts to fall.
5. Plow the roads - Plows go when the snow is this deep: 2.5 cm - Expressways 5 cm - Major roads, transit routes, bike lanes etc. 8 cm - Neighbourhood roads
6. Clear the sidewalks - City crews start clearing the busiest sidewalks first (2 cm deep).
7. Shovel our sidewalks - City crews, residents and business owners clear the sidewalks outside homes and businesses.
8. Continue to clear snow - It can take up to 16 hours after the snow stops falling to clear all of Toronto's 9,500 streets.
9. Respond to service requests - Wait at least 16 hours after the snow stops falling to call 311.
What residents and business owners must do: Where sidewalk plowing is not available, please clear snow and ice from your sidewalk and nearby fire hydrants within 12 hours of a snowfall.
Do not push snow on the road or into bike lanes, it's dangerous and illegal.
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