Seattle sure did have a lot of snow last year. In preparation for a similarly white winter season, the city introduced a new snow response plan, along with the announcement that they have hired a new street maintenance director, Monty Sedlak, who has more direct snow experience (he’s was formerly the Road and Bridge Division manager for Arapahoe County, Colo.) earlier this month.
To further prepare for quicker and more efficient snow response this year, the city and the Seattle Department of Transportation will be holding a series of open houses around the city so that community members can familiarize themselves with the new plan, ask question, and get tips on how to better prepare for the winter season. Our meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Queen Anne Community Center. For a map and directions, click here (pdf).
- A new approach to snow that includes an expanded use of salt brine and salt, and limited use of sand;
- Significant improvements to facilities and fleet to include GPS technology and weather awareness;
- An improved organizational structure and significant training for winter storms;
- A commitment to better communicate with the people of Seattle and agency partners; and
- Performance measures to objectively evaluate accomplishments.
For a list of all the Winter Weather Open Houses in the area and further information on the new snow plan, click here. Download the Winter Weather snow map here (pdf).
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1 DarthTagnan // Oct 20, 2009 at 11:19 pm
I'll believe it when I see it. My concern is getting to work on time. I work at Seattle Children's Hospital and as I live downtown, I'm expected to be to work on time. Last snow season, I was at work numerous hours late, as the buses didn't show up, and when they did, they were full. Articulated buses, really? So, let's throw chains on all tires and realize that the “articulated” portions don't have stability? Really? Physics would tell you that.
We want the capability to get to work and do our jobs. If the City/County cannot provide that, then please inform our employers.
I guess, if I lived in West Seattle, I could get to work. 26 Snow plows to cover West Seattle.
In the rest of Seattle: No coverage for the Hospitals, no coverage for “public transportation” and no coverage for POVs.
These are my issues.
They're basic requirements for a city. Perhaps, at least, one member of the City Council should ride the bus… periodically? For those of us that live by Metro, we're not impressed.
2 DarthTagnan // Oct 21, 2009 at 6:19 am
I'll believe it when I see it. My concern is getting to work on time. I work at Seattle Children's Hospital and as I live downtown, I'm expected to be to work on time. Last snow season, I was at work numerous hours late, as the buses didn't show up, and when they did, they were full. Articulated buses, really? So, let's throw chains on all tires and realize that the “articulated” portions don't have stability? Really? Physics would tell you that.
We want the capability to get to work and do our jobs. If the City/County cannot provide that, then please inform our employers.
I guess, if I lived in West Seattle, I could get to work. 26 Snow plows to cover West Seattle.
In the rest of Seattle: No coverage for the Hospitals, no coverage for “public transportation” and no coverage for POVs.
These are my issues.
They're basic requirements for a city. Perhaps, at least, one member of the City Council should ride the bus… periodically? For those of us that live by Metro, we're not impressed.
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