Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Something to clear the sidewalks? Could it be? With any luck Burnaby followed suit. When your up to your knees in snow on the sidealk on KINGSWAY in the METROTOWN area you know they have absolutely no contingentcy. According to the City of Burnaby’s Street and Traffic Bylaw, the owner and/or occupier of every commercial, industrial or multifamily building is required to remove accumulated snow from sidewalks abutting the property by 10:00am of any day in which the premises are open or occupied by the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking The Sailor Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Ugh no snow tires yet I guess I'll take the bus if driving without snow tires is unbearable " Unless the busses stop running like they frequently do when it snows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Unless the busses stop running like they frequently do when it snows. And SkyTrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Burnaby's the worst when it comes to clearing the snow from the streets During that storm a few years ago they didn't come into our area for at least a week even though our neighbours called city hall multiple times We live on a quiet and very private street but it's only a few blocks away from an elementary school. Everyone was basically stuck at home for over a week It's cold enough to snow, I can tell you that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 According to the City of Burnaby's Street and Traffic Bylaw, the owner and/or occupier of every commercial, industrial or multifamily building is required to remove accumulated snow from sidewalks abutting the property by 10:00am of any day in which the premises are open or occupied by the public. In my experience that wasn't exactly followed. And it kind of sucks when there's an empty lot that you have a snowball's chance in hell of them clearing their spot resulting in a minimum of intermittant gaps where people pushing stroller and the elderly are sure to have all kinds of fun. In summary, legislating the snow away is a piss poor effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Burnaby's the worst when it comes to clearing the snow from the streets During that storm a few years ago they didn't come into our area for at least a week even though our neighbours called city hall multiple times We live on a quiet and very private street but it's only a few blocks away from an elementary school. Everyone was basically stuck at home for over a week It's cold enough to snow, I can tell you that! Burnaby plows in order of priority: 1. Main arterial streets (e.g.Lougheed, Kingsway, Canada Way). 2. Bus routes and collector streets; streets abutting senior and longterm care facilities. 3. Local roads with steep grades and have only one outlet; local roads abutting elementary schools. 4. All other local roads. Snow accumulations on all other streets will be cleared only when the other priorities are met and resources are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Burnaby plows in order of priority: 1. Main arterial streets (e.g.Lougheed, Kingsway, Canada Way). 2. Bus routes and collector streets; streets abutting senior and longterm care facilities. 3. Local roads with steep grades and have only one outlet; local roads abutting elementary schools. 4. All other local roads. Snow accumulations on all other streets will be cleared only when the other priorities are met and resources are available. And legislates the sidewalk snow away. Sucks that you can't even walk when it snows. There's a reason I got a 4x4 with snow tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 In my experience that wasn't exactly followed. And it kind of sucks when there's an empty lot that you have a snowball's chance in hell of them clearing their spot resulting in a minimum of intermittant gaps where people pushing stroller and the elderly are sure to have all kinds of fun. In summary, legislating the snow away is a piss poor effort. Then Burnaby needs to be fining those who do not meet their legal responsibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Then Burnaby needs to be fining those who do not meet their legal responsibilities. Fines don't make the snow go away. And what about sidewalks on major routes (like Royal Oak) that have parks next to them? Does the city fine itself for not clearing it's own sidewalk? What about gaps where it's residential housing? Edited November 17, 2010 by ronthecivil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 And legislates the sidewalk snow away. Sucks that you can't even walk when it snows. There's a reason I got a 4x4 with snow tires. The bylaw on sidewalk snow removal is pretty much universal in Metro Vancouver. All Vancouver property owners and occupants are responsible for clearing snow and ice from the full width of sidewalks that surround their property by 10 am on the morning following a snowfall, seven days a week. This responsibility is detailed under Section 76 of the "Streets and Traffic Bylaw" No. 2849. Property owners and occupants who fail to remove snow and ice, as required by the by-law, may be fined, or the City may, without further notice, clear the snow or ice from the sidewalk and bill the owners or occupants for the costs incurred. This charge may include labour and materials as well as any administration, fringe benefits and overhead costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Fines don't make the snow go away. And what about sidewalks on major routes (like Royal Oak) that have parks next to them? Does the city fine itself for not clearing it's own sidewalk? What about gaps where it's residential housing? Why not call City hall and ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 The bylaw on sidewalk snow removal is pretty much universal in Metro Vancouver. All Vancouver property owners and occupants are responsible for clearing snow and ice from the full width of sidewalks that surround their property by 10 am on the morning following a snowfall, seven days a week. This responsibility is detailed under Section 76 of the "Streets and Traffic Bylaw" No. 2849. Property owners and occupants who fail to remove snow and ice, as required by the by-law, may be fined, or the City may, without further notice, clear the snow or ice from the sidewalk and bill the owners or occupants for the costs incurred. This charge may include labour and materials as well as any administration, fringe benefits and overhead costs. Snow removal on sidewalks, throughout the region, is also universally bad. Which of course flies in the face of encouraging people from their supposed stated goals of walking and taking transit right when there's a sudden surge in demand. This is not something that would be rediculous too. Just get a few bobcats. Get mowing attachments for the summer. Get snowblowing attachments for the winter, and give the parks guys some extra work when the snow comes down, and keep your city open for business. One of those things working the night shift would remove so much snow from so many sidewalks the bang for buck would be excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_time_hockey Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Bring it on biatches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Snow removal on sidewalks, throughout the region, is also universally bad. Which of course flies in the face of encouraging people from their supposed stated goals of walking and taking transit right when there's a sudden surge in demand. This is not something that would be rediculous too. Just get a few bobcats. Get mowing attachments for the summer. Get snowblowing attachments for the winter, and give the parks guys some extra work when the snow comes down, and keep your city open for business. One of those things working the night shift would remove so much snow from so many sidewalks the bang for buck would be excellent. So have you been petitioning Burnaby Council and offering your snow removal expertise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM24 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 So much snow up here, hasn't stopped snowing since 7:30am, and it's not just a light snow! Power-outages all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 So much snow up here, hasn't stopped snowing since 7:30am, and it's not just a light snow! Power-outages all over. Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM24 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Where are you? Prince George. Schools have had power-outages, and all students have been let out (For the high school that is). Roads are awful, and the snow is about up to my shin, hard to tell how deep it really is though, seeing as we have harsh wind making everything much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 So have you been petitioning Burnaby Council and offering your snow removal expertise? They should ask any city in eastern Canada and find out for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 They should ask any city in eastern Canada and find out for themselves. Why? You purport to be the expert on this. Do your civic duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Why? You purport to be the expert on this. Do your civic duty. I have no such duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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