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).
