HIGHLAND PARK – The City of Highland Park is interested in resident feedback pertaining to the City’s residential sidewalk snow removal program.
Public feedback will be taken through September 30, 2015; click on the following to access the survey: www.cityhpil.com.
During the 2014-2015 winter season, the City provided residential sidewalk snow removal on both sides of street (where applicable) for snowfall accumulations of four inches or more. For the first time, the City contractually plowed approximately 140 miles of public sidewalk and bikepath at an estimated cost of $100,000 for the entire 2014-2015 snow season. This service was in addition to the City Public Works staff plowing sidewalks around schools and public buildings. Prior to last winter season, City contractually plowed residential sidewalks only on one side of street and at high pedestrian traffic areas including schools, parks, business districts and train stations. For 2013-2014 snow season, City contractually plowed 65 miles of sidewalk at a total cost of $36,000. Contractual snow plowing costs vary greatly depending on total snowfall, number of snowfall events, and miles of sidewalks.
Public Works clears snow from streets prior to plowing of residential sidewalks. Upon snow accumulation of 4 inches or more and typically 12 to 24 hours upon snowfall, City begins plowing residential sidewalks. The snow removal on sidewalks could take up to 48 hours. The residential sidewalk snow plowing completion is dependent on rate of snowfall, density of snowfall, and total snow accumulation.
Submitted by the City of Highland Park