2009/2010 Snow Removal:
The Town of Basalt Public Works Department provides professional and timely snow removal. The snow crew includes six “on call” staff, starting as early as 4:00 a.m. This crew consists of four plow drivers to clear streets, and two small equipment operators to clear public sidewalks. We prioritize the streets according to traffic volumes and public safety requirements, focusing first on bus routes, school access (pedestrian and vehicular) and primary access routes for emergency vehicles.
TOWN OF BASALT SNOW REMOVAL POLICY
Due to record snowfall amounts, the Town of Basalt asks for cooperation from residents of the Town in the following areas:
- RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS: All snow from private property or adjacent sidewalks should be stored on private property. The Town asks that residents be responsible for clearing snow along sidewalks and away from mailboxes and fire hydrants.
- PRIVATE SNOW PLOWING: Placing, dumping or pushing of snow onto city streets or right-of-ways from adjacent properties is prohibited.
- STREET PARKING: Parking restrictions apply to certain streets in the Town. Parking areas have signage stating, “Snow Route No Parking 3:00am to 6:00am.” Cars parked illegally may be towed.
- SAFETY AROUND PLOWS: Please slow down and use caution when snow removal equipment is on the roads. Follow well behind the plow with your headlights on and keep back a minimum of 50 feet to avoid driving in the operators blind spot. Stay clear of flying snow and sanding material. Stay clear of plows backing up.
- CHILD SAFETY: This winter we have large mounds of snow throughout the Town of Basalt. The ongoing snow removal efforts require that snow be continually pushed to these areas. Please ensure that children refrain from playing on, in and around snow mounds when snow removal equipment is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are roads prioritized?
The streets have been carefully prioritized according to traffic volume and public safety requirements. After plowing the first and second priority streets, the residential streets are next. Narrow and steep residential streets take priority. This is why Hillcrest Drive and Original Road are plowed before other residential areas.
Who is responsible for snow removal on my sidewalk, driveway and mailbox area?
Property owners or occupants are responsible for snow removal on sidewalks adjacent to their property, and in or around driveways and mailbox areas.
How can I avoid damage to my landscaping?
The public right of way extends beyond the edge of the street. A public right of way serves many purposes including providing for snow storage. Please keep any potential landscape obstructions outside of the public right of way.
Why haven’t all the main roads been cleared by the time I leave for work?
To provide safe access for commuters and to avoid high traffic volumes, the streets department prefers to clear streets in the early morning hours, before you leave for work. Do to the timing and severity of a storm, this is not always possible.
Please call the Public Works Department with any questions 927-4723.
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