REPORT TO

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

PRESENTED: 23 MARCH 2009 - SPECIAL MEETING REPORT: 09-36

FROM: ENGINEERING DIVISION FILE: 5400-11
SUBJECT: SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY – 2009 REVISIONS

RECOMMENDATION(S):
That Council receive the “Snow and Ice Control Policy – 2009 Revisions” report; and
That Council authorize the changes to first and second priorities as outlined in the report,
including the associated capital and operating budget implications; and further
That Council authorize a “condition based” response for third priority roads as outlined in the
report including the associated capital and operating budget implications.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lower Mainland of British Columbia experienced unusually heavy snowfalls and extended
periods of low temperature during the month of December 2008 and into January 2009. The record
snowfalls, and the pattern of multiple days with significant snow, taxed the Township’s resources,
and the resources in almost every local municipality and city. Tactical response plans were
generally inadequate to deal effectively with these rarely experienced amounts of snow.

The Township received around 1000 service requests via telephone and emails in the period
December to January. Engineering staff have analyzed each request, plotted them on a map, and
evaluated the need to upgrade the priorities of these roads. We have determined that some of these
roads are candidates for inclusion into first or second priorities in the Policy and staff are making
recommendations to amend the policy to address those roads. Clearly, the predominant request
was to clear residential roads, which has not been the practice in the Township. Staff is also
proposing a condition based response to third priority roads which is a departure from normal
practice.

The resulting cost implications from the recommendations affect the capital and operating budgets.
New Capital funding in the amount of $150,000 is required for the changes to first and second
priority for equipment upgrading and a further $100,000 is required for new equipment for third
priority. The annual operating budget would also require $200,000 additional funding for the
changes to first and second priorities and a further $125,000 for the new work on third priority roads.

These costs have not been factored into the Draft 2009 Operating and Capital Budgets
previously circulated to the Finance Committee and Council.

Salt and sand storage is lacking in the Township. Staff are recommending a longer term strategy to
locate and build two new satellite facilities to improve product availability and reduce travel time
between our communities during a snow fight.

PURPOSE:
To provide Council with a review of the Township’s response to the December 2008 snow storms
and seek Council approval for Snow and Ice Control and Snow Removal policy revisions.
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BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
In recent years, staff have presented Council with an annual report on snow and ice control to
recommend any necessary policy amendments, and to inform Council on our route priorities as
we enter the snow and ice season.

In 1998 staff first presented the Snow and Ice Control and Snow Removal Policies (05-732 and
05-733) for Council approval; these policies have been amended over the years to account for
changing road classifications due to growth. The last amendment occurred on December 8,
2008, the council report is attached as Appendix “A” for information.

Three levels of priority have been established, a summary of the current snow and ice priorities
is:
1. First priorities are identified as arterial and major collector roads, bus routes, schools
and major hills (about 280 km). We are mandated to provide 24/7 maintenance “as long
as poor conditions exist”.
2. Second priorities include industrial and commercial roads and secondary routes through
residential areas (about 125 km). These roads are maintained during regular working
hours only.
3. Third priority is the balance of our road network which are the local roads (about 550
km). These roads rarely get snow and ice control and are only attended to under the
specific direction of the General Manager, Engineering and requiring that Council be
informed of the decision to address third priority routes.

The Lower Mainland of British Columbia experienced unusually heavy snowfalls and extended
periods of low temperature during the month of December 2008 and into January 2009. The
snow event was unique and not typical in terms of the amount of snow and the recurring nature
of the snowfalls. The record snowfalls, and the pattern of multiple days with significant snow,
taxed the Township’s resources, and the resources in almost every local municipality and city.
Tactical response plans were generally inadequate to deal effectively with these rarely
experienced amounts of snow.

During the snowfalls that began December 12 and concluding with the last significant snowfall
on January 5, 2009, Township staff were able to effectively clear our first priority routes,
however, there were times during the Christmas break that we were unable to keep up with the
clearing of second priority routes. The latter difficulty was a direct result of policy considerations
that clearly state overtime work is not authorized for snow clearing on second priority routes and
was also directly related to the Christmas Closure where staff are off and not available to work
on the non-statutory holiday days without attracting overtime compensation.

Staff have conducted a review of service requests received via telephone and emails and have
plotted the calls on a map. We then had our area supervisors evaluate the need to upgrade the
priority of the roads and we have determined that some of these roads are candidates for
inclusion into first or second priorities in the Policy. Clearly, the predominant request was to
clear residential roads, which has not been the practice in the Township.

Our review also identified opportunities to improve communications, both internally and
externally. A Communication Plan will be developed before next winter to better address the
needs of the community, outside agencies, Council and internal staff.
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At the January 12, 2009 regular meeting of Council, staff made a presentation to Council
outlining our experiences, at that meeting Council requested staff prepare a detailed report and
strategies for Council’s consideration.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The Snow Storms of December 2008

It is important to put into context the amount of snow that fell in December 2008 was not typical
and that our policies and response plans are designed around typical South Coast winters. The
December 2008 storms we experienced in Langley consisted of heavy snowfalls and were
repetitive in nature; one snowfall followed shortly by another snowfall interspersed with periods
of very low temperatures that prevented any snow melt from occurring.

Staff have reviewed snowfall data and according to official weather records from Environment
Canada; the December snowfall at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) was recorded as
89 cm. This amount is 0.7 cm short of the record set in 1964 and the second highest snow fall
in the seventy (70) years since the record started in 1938, (see Figure 1). The average
December monthly snowfall at YVR over the past 70 year record is 15 cm.

Figure 1 – December Snowfall YVR – 1938 – 2008

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Figure 2 shows the days where snow has accumulated at YVR and at Abbotsford Airport (YXX);
our December experience is that the Township was often experiencing snowfalls when it was
not snowing in one or the other locations. We also believe we experienced heavier snowfalls in
areas of Langley not recorded at either location; making our snow fighting efforts even more
difficult.

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Lessons Learned
Staff have been reviewing our snow fighting efforts in an attempt to learn from the experience.
We have debriefed our crews and support staff and documented the results of their suggestions
for improvements. We have looked in detail at all the suggestions received from our residents
and we have analyzed, by plotting on a map, where the majority of service request originated to
determine any roads that should be upgraded in priority.

In January, the Township hosted meeting attended by 10 other local government Operations
Managers to discuss their recent snow experience, with a view to learn if anyone did anything
differently, and to look for suggestions for improvement.

The Township of Langley currently has enough equipment and equipment operators for typical
South Coast winter storms. Operating within policy guidelines, by staying committed to clearing
first priority routes before moving onto lower priority routes, we can effectively maintain our high
traffic roads. We have determined that some of our older equipment could be upgraded to more
effectively clear snow; more modern snow ploughs would replace our existing units and
additional snowplows for trucks not so equipped could be purchased. The estimated capital
cost for this new equipment is about $150,000 for ten front mount ploughs for all our tandem
trucks used for snow and ice control. A further enhancement is possible by converting our two
Hiab Crane trucks with anti-icing equipment at an approximate cost of $60,000 for both. We are
not recommending this at this time; however, provision should be made in the long term
financial plan for this possibility to enhance response capabilities.
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The Township was not able to get all the second priority roads cleared during the period
between Christmas and New Year, for two reasons:
1. Firstly, overtime is not automatic on second priority roads which are only cleared on
regular time and therefore excludes working on statutory holidays and weekends; and
2. Secondly, Township offices were closed for business between Christmas and New
Years resulting in staff being away on leave and overtime would apply if called back to
work.
In order to prevent a similar occurrence from happening in the future, Engineering will ensure
that an adequate complement of staff work during any future Christmas Closure.

First and Second Priority - Policy Revisions for Consideration

Our review of the events indicates that several roads should be upgraded in priority and
included in either the first or second priority. The attached table, Appendix “B”, indicates the
roads that we are recommending be upgraded in priority. In total, we are recommending
increasing first priority routes by 12.4 km or 4.1% and increasing second priority routes by
41.4 km or 26.7%.

As previously stated, there is a need to improve the quality of our snow ploughs on our larger
trucks and to increase the total number of ploughs. Should Council approve the increases to
first and second priority roads, it then becomes imperative that this new equipment be
purchased. The newer equipment allows for heavy snow accumulations on roads to be cleared
faster and more effectively; and allows for quicker deployment from first priority to second
priority roads.

An expanded workday for second priority roads is being recommended. Township policy
permits working regular hours only on second priority roads. We are recommending that the
daily work hours be expanded by allowing a minimum amount of overtime per day. The work
day would begin up to two hours earlier and end up to two hours later. Second priority roads
would still only receive snow and ice removal during normal work days (excluding weekends
and statutory holidays); however, this policy amendment would allow us to finish second
priorities faster. This policy change would give us up to four more hours per working day to
complete the work and would limit overtime expenses.

Staff’s best estimate of impact on operating budgets is based on past experience and average
actual expenditures. We believe the changes recommended to first priority routes will have a
negligible effect on the budget which the newer ploughs should overcome. The major impact on
the budget is associated with moving some third priority roads to second priority. We estimate
that labour, equipment and material costs would be in the order of $200,000 annually and the
snow and ice control budget should be increased by this amount to accommodate the service
level changes.

Third Priority - Policy Revisions for Consideration

Third priority roads normally do not receive snow and ice control. A thorough review of
practises over the years has determined no clearing of snow has occurred on residential or rural
roads, except on a few isolated occasions and on few roads only, since the policy was first
adopted in 1998. Between December 2008 and January 2009, we received 834 telephone calls
and 189 emails requesting service for snow and ice control; the majority of the calls related to
third priority roads. About one half of all the calls were received in the first week of the New
Year. Over the four week period the majority of requests came from the northwest quadrant of
the Township; this is the area that received the most snow.
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Options to be considered for third priority roads include:

1. No Change to the policy;
a. This level of service has been accepted practice in Langley and is a similar level
of service provided by many local governments; it is sufficient for normal weather
conditions;
b. This would have no impact on the snow and ice control budget and would require
no additional resources.
2. Change the policy and increase the level of service;
a. Any increased response to third priority snow and ice control will impact
operating budgets and require additional resources in the form of additional
wages for staff and equipment expenses (capital and operating costs) and/or
contracted resources in the form of hired equipment.
b. Once a decision is made to increase the level of service on third priority roads a
determination must be made as to the appropriate resources to use. Should
those resources be municipal staff and equipment or should they be contracted
resources. In considering the use of contracted resources, there are potential
liabilities that must be addressed:
i. The liability associated with third party damage caused to vehicles on
congested residential streets by the contractors’ equipment clearing snow
and/or damage caused to municipal infrastructure;
ii. Any contractor clearing snow would have to be working under the
direction of a municipal employee. There is a WorkSafe BC requirement
to ensure a clear distinction of who the “Prime Contractor” is in every
instance where one employer engages contractors to perform work. We
are currently seeking legal opinions on how this affects the Township
during normal operations and have also requested a review of the
implications of snow clearing by contractors.
iii. Contractors working for the Township are obligated to meet many
conditions such as, but not limited to, providing sufficient proof of third
party liability insurance, up-to-date coverage with WorkSafe BC; ICBC
Coverage, and a Township business license. These requirements could
preclude hiring owner operators who may have a part-time snow clearing
business and may not be able to meet these obligations.

Condition based level of service for Third Priority Roads

Should Council determine it is desirable to have an increased level of snow clearing on
residential and rural third priority roads, staff are proposing, an appropriate response be
established that is “condition based”. The parameters for a condition based approach is
proposed as follows:
1. When snow accumulations exceed 250 mm (10 inches) as measured in the centre of the
traveled portion of the road, one pass with a snow plough will be made to create a more
even travel surface. This could mean some clearing of residential streets would be
occurring in one geographic area while in areas of lesser accumulations no clearing will
take place. This level of service will require steadfast application of “condition based level
of service.” Condition will be assessed by appointed Road Supervisors and only after first
and second priority roads have been completed.
2. Compacted snow would be the level of service provided, not bare pavement.
3. No de-icing material will be applied; however, it may be necessary to spread sand for
traction.
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4. Roads and Streets congested with parked cars will not be cleared. Parked cars on narrow
residential streets exacerbate our snow fighting capabilities and increases risk of damage
to both private and municipal equipment. Parking restrictions could be extremely difficult
to implement and could have strong public acceptance issues.
5. No avoidance of driveways will be made; residential snow clearing performed after
residents have shoveled a path to the street, creates loud protests when municipal crews
plough in recently cleared driveways. There is no practical way to avoid pushing snow
back into cleared driveways. There are insufficient resources available to go back and
clear individual driveways; some residents have demanded this level of service this past
winter.
6. No snow removal, which involves loading piled up snow in a truck and hauling it away, will
be performed from cul-de-sacs or dead-ends, at any time.
7. No widening of roads will be attempted after the snow abates. This too, is often a request
once the snow has stopped and windrows of piled snow remain. Ploughing these
windrows of remaining snow, blocks driveways and again causes a rash of complaints.

Resources required for Condition Based Third Priority Response

There is some uncertainty with just how much it could cost to implement the condition based
third priority response recommended, because it has never been done before. Staff has
reviewed our current municipal equipment fleet and believes there is an opportunity to equip
some tractors and three work trucks with ploughs and sanders for this level of response.
Capital funding for equipment retrofitting is required and is estimated at $100,000. Based on
the last few years’ snow events, we believe we could expect at least two events where a
condition based response would be necessary. This being the case, we have also estimated it
could cost as much as $100,000 for municipal equipment and labour, and a further $25,000 for
hired equipment to supplement municipal crews and assist with snow clearing.

In order to provide the necessary funding for the condition based response as proposed the
capital budget would require an additional amount of $100,000 to upgrade existing equipment;
and the annual operating budget would require an increase of $125,000 annually.

Other Considerations needed for the long term

Staffing and Resources

Community growth will continue to have impacts on the Township. New and existing residents
will continue to expect a high level of service for many things including snow and ice control.
Staff believes that Council could consider expanding the workforce by bringing in currently
contracted work, where it makes sense. This would give us a bigger pool of staff that can be
trained and available for snow and ice control. One area where this could occur over time is in
the planted area maintenance with is extremely labour intensive, and while seasonal in nature,
does have a component of work that is year round. It is the year round portion of the work that
staff believes could be brought in-house and those new staff could augment our snow and ice
responses.
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Another critical component is that our Salt and Sand Storage must be expanded. Many times in
December we ran close to the end of our salt supply and became dependent on our supplier to
supply salt on days we were applying it to our roads. We were replenishing as we were using it
up, we came close to running out. We have just sufficient storage for a snow event that lasts
two or three days, we do not believe this is enough of a safety margin. Staff believe that two
new salt and sand storage facilities should be considered and planned for, one in the Northwest
quadrant of the Langley and one in Aldergrove. These two new facilities would ensure for an
adequate supply during snow events. Locating facilities in these communities would also
reduce turnaround time for trucks during a snow fight and would improve the level of service in
all areas.

We will explore sourcing remainder of lands from the Golden Ears Bridge project and consider
using available municipal land in Aldergrove. Capital Expenditures would be necessary to
construct covered salt and sand storage facilities, security fencing, and loading facilities are
estimated at $250,000 for each site. Funding has not been identified in the long term financial
plan for these expenditures and would need to be included.

Conclusion and Recommendations:

a. Revise Snow and Ice Control Priorities;
b. Increase Operating Budgets according to new priority requirement;
c. Obtain Capital Funds to upgrade equipment;
d. Source Land and Capital Funding to secure Satellite Facilities for salt and sand
storage.
e. Consider “contracting in” work where it makes sense, to increase our ability to
have more trained competent staff available for snow and ice control.

Environmental Implications
The salting of roadways is required to maintain public safety as well as road efficiency. The
safety of its citizens is of paramount importance to the Township of Langley. It is also
recognized that salting must be performed in a manner to minimize environmental impacts as
well as infrastructure and vehicle corrosion. As such, the Township adheres to the provincial
‘Best Management Practices for Protecting Water Quality – Road Salt and Winter Maintenance
for British Columbia Municipalities’ and the federal ‘Code of Practice for Environmental
Management of Road Salts’.

Financial Implications
The resulting cost implications from the recommendations affect the capital and operating
budgets. New Capital funding in the amount of $150,000 is required for the changes to first and
second priority for equipment upgrading and a further $100,000 is required for new equipment
for third priority. The annual operating budget would also require $200,000 additional funding
for the changes to first and second priorities and a further $125,000 for the new work on third
priority roads.

It should be noted that these costs are not included in the Draft 2009 Operating and Capital
Budget.
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Respectfully submitted,

R. M. Payer
MANAGER, OPERATIONS
for
ENGINEERING DIVISION

This report has been prepared in consultation with the following listed departments.

CONCURRENCES
Division Name
Finance Derrick Sparks

ATTACHMENT A – December 8, 2008 Report – Snow and Ice Control Policy - Revisions
ATTACHMENT B - 2009 Policy Revisions to 1st and 2nd priorities
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REPORT TO

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

PRESENTED: DECEMBER 8, 2008 - SPECIAL MEETING REPORT: 08-189

FROM: ENGINEERING DIVISION FILE: 5400-11
SUBJECT: SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICIES - REVISIONS

RECOMMENDATION(S):
That Council receive the “Snow and Ice Control Policies – Revisions” report; and

That Council approve the revised Snow and Ice Control Policy No. 05-732.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Council approved the revised Snow and Ice Control Policy No. 05-732 in 2007. One element of
the revision was to include the route map as part of the approved policy. The maps may be
adjusted at any time to accommodate the inclusion of new roads that meet the policy criteria, as
well as to indicate any changes that may affect the level of service provided by the Township.

The Council approved snow and ice control policies are based on the typical west coast winter.
Generally there is not a widespread understanding that the Township’s response to these
weather events is prescribed by Council adopted policies. The importance in following priorities
set out in Council policy ensures the prescribed level of service is implemented and also
manages liability through adherence to the established policies; courts have ruled against
municipalities where this is absent.

The policies establish a hierarchy for response and describe three priorities based primarily on
road classification. First priority routes must be attended to before second priority routes,
overtime is automatic for clearing first priority routes; overtime is generally not authorized for
second priority routes; and third priority routes are cleared only in specific circumstances. When
conditions deteriorate on first priority routes resources are redirected to those routes.

PURPOSE:
To provide Council with the most recent recommended updates to the snow and ice control map
and route priorities.
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BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Snow and Ice Control Policy

Snow and ice control in Langley has evolved over the years. Prior to the mid 1990’s the
Township’s winter maintenance response was based on a plan that was developed for what had
been a very rural municipality. Urban growth required that new strategies be developed to
satisfy increasing urban requirements as well as introduce a higher level of risk management.
In 1998 staff presented the snow and ice control and snow removal policies (05-732 and
05-733) for Council approval.

Sander truck routes were formalized and maps produced that identified the specified routes
based on the criteria in the policy. Three levels of priority were established:

1. First priorities are identified as arterial and major collector roads, bus routes, schools
and major hills (about 280 km). We are mandated to provide 24/7 maintenance “as long
as poor conditions exist”.
2. Second priorities include industrial and commercial roads and secondary routes through
residential areas (about 125 km). These roads are maintained during regular working
hours only.
3. Third priority is the balance of our road network which are the local roads (about 550
km). These roads rarely get snow and ice control and are only attended to under the
specific direction of the General Manager of Engineering; Council shall be informed of
the decision to address third priority routes.

In 1999, many former provincial highways were devolved to local jurisdictions for maintenance
when the Province created TransLink, and the “Major Road Network” (MRN) was established.
Since 2004, maintenance, including snow and ice control, on the MRN downloaded roads has
been a Township responsibility.

The present tactical plan has been in full effect since the winter of 2004/05. Our current
challenge is that growth is increasing the road inventory, especially the number of lane
kilometers of first priority routes. Notwithstanding the addition of the downloaded highways and
the increase from growth, we have been successful in achieving the original service level
requirements as established in our policies. This has been accomplished through the
redeployment of existing resources and equipment, some minimal yet strategic additions and
enhancements to our snow fighting equipment, and amending hours of work for staff.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
In order to carry out an effective snow and ice response, all our equipment needs to be in prime
operating condition, sector supervisors and all the full time and spare truck drivers need to be
trained and certified and kept current on the routes and priorities. Staff hours of work are
rescheduled to accommodate for patrols and rapid response. Each snow and ice control
response is a 24 hour, seven day a week event; requiring extended working hours of staff. The
Township has sufficient resources at this time to meet the needs of average winter snowfalls for
our area.

There are currently about 280 km of first priority roads and 125 km of second priority roads. The
following table reflects the new additions or changes in the route priorities:
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Sector 1A
Transfer the second priority route on Sector 1A (Telegraph Trail from 216 street to Glover Rd.) onto
Sector 1C as a first priority to improve the level of service for this street.

Sector 2A
Transfer the second priority route on Sector 2A (70A Avenue, 256 Street, 68 Avenue) to the first priority
route to improve the level of service for this area

Sector 3A
Add 201 Street from 68 Avenue to 69 Avenue as second priority, this is a new road with a hill that
requires maintenance to provide better access to the new development

Sector 4B
Upgrade the second priority route on Sector 4B (8 Avenue from 264 Street to 272 Street) to a first priority,
as this is a truck route with a hill and requires a quicker response

At this time, we are not recommending any significant changes to the levels of service as set out
in the Policy. Staff believes it would be prudent to increase resources only when we can no
longer maintain the mandated levels of service of an average (not an atypical) winter as
contained in the current Snow and Ice Control Policy (05-732). Council is requested to approve
the policy with the amended route maps.

Snow Removal Policy

We have reviewed the Snow Removal Policy (05-733) with a focus on sidewalks. In the past,
complaints were received about lack of snow removal from sidewalks in both residential and
commercial areas. In part this arises from our need to better communicate to property owners
the responsibilities for snow and ice removal from sidewalks. The Township of Langley Traffic
and Highways Bylaw No. 3500 identifies that this is the responsibility of adjacent property
owners, as follows:

64. Owners and occupiers of real property,

(5.) Zoned as urban residential, multiple family or residential mobile home park, fronting
designated pedestrian routes shall remove snow and ice from sidewalks and walkways
fronting on the real property owned or occupied by them within 24 hours of the first
accumulation of snow and ice; or
(6) Zoned as commercial, industrial or institutional, shall remove snow and ice from the
sidewalks and walkways fronting or abutting on real property owned or occupied by them
by 10:00 in the forenoon.

Currently, the Township simply does not have the resources to be responsible for removal of
snow from all sidewalks and walkways. Sidewalks at municipal facilities such as recreation
centres and the Civic Facility are cleaned by Parks and Engineering staff. Our first priority is to
concentrate on snow and ice removal from roads, once conditions stabilize there; municipal
crews are sometimes dispatched to clear the landing zones for buses if the adjacent property
owners have not done so already. In a similar fashion, we may dispatch equipment to clear
intersection snow build-up to facilitate better pedestrian movements.
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The Township has an ever increasing inventory of paved walkways and paths within greenways
which currently receive no snow and ice clearing. When staff are fully engaged in a snow and
ice control fight, resources are not available to take on this additional workload. A change in
policy would require new staff and new specialized equipment and an increased level of funding
to accomplish snow and ice control on these assets. At present staff does not support
increasing the level of service to include snow clearing on sidewalks.

Summary

Staff requests that Council approve the Snow and Ice Control policy revisions to the route maps.

Respectfully submitted,

Terry Veer
ROADS AND DRAINAGE MANAGER
for
ENGINEERING DIVISION

ATTACHMENT A – Snow and Ice Control Policy (with map)

ATTACHMENT B – Snow Removal Policy
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2009 Policy Revisions to 1st and 2nd priorities

Murrayville, Willowbrook and Willoughby

72 Ave. - Hwy 10 to 232 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 1.5km

203 St. – 62 Ave. to 64 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Commercial 0.5km
access
64 Ave. – Glo. Rd. to 216 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Complete 0.7km
connection
82 Ave. – 204 St. to 208 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Complete 1.0km
connection
198A St. 84 Ave. to 86 Ave. Upgrade to 1st priority Fraser Health 0.7km
Med. Supplies
Willowbrook Dr. – Fr. Hwy to 62 Ave. Upgrade to 1st priority Heavy traffic 1.3km
corridor
62 Ave. 200 St. to 204 St. Upgrade to 1st priority Access to 204 0.8km
St. overpass
86 Ave. – 196 St. to 198A St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.5km
196 St. – 83 Ave. to 86 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.6km
83 Ave. – 196 St. to 200 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.75km
197 St. – 75 Ave. to 80 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 1.0km
76 Ave. – 197 St. to 198B St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.2km
198B St. – 72 Ave to 76 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.75km
197B St. – 68 Ave. to 72 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.8km
204 St. – 68 Ave to 72 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.75km
209A St. – North of 72 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 1.0km
210 St. – South of 72 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.5km

Existing 1st priority routes - 76.3km + 2..8km new = 79.1 3.7% increase
Existing 2nd priority routes – 35.6km + 11km new = 46.6km 30.8% increase

Brookswood and South Langley

196ASt./38A Ave. – 40 Ave. to 200 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Access to 1.0km
school
202 St. – 36 Ave. to 40 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority S.D. access 0.75km
33A Ave. – 196 St. to 200 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority S.D. access 0.75km
27 Ave. – East of 200 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.5km
32 Ave. – West of 208 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.2km
212 St/ 32 Ave. – West of 216 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 1.25km
Fernridge Cres. – East of 200 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 1.4km
235 St./14A Ave. – West of 240 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 1.3km
6 Ave./Mur. Rd./12 Ave. – 232 St. to 240 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 2.5km
227 St. South of 16 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.4km
212 St. – South of 16 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 1.5km
272 St. – 0 Ave. to 16 Ave. Upgrade to 1st priority Hill 3.5km
8 Ave. – 272 St. to 276 St. Upgrade to 1st priority Truck route 0.75km
200 St. 4 Ave. to 8 Ave. Upgrade to 1st priority S.D. access 0.8km

Existing 1st priority routes – 77.4km + 5.1km new = 82.5km 6.6% increase
Existing 2nd priority routes – 41.7km + 11.6km new = 53.3km 27.8% increase
 Attachment “B”(cont’)

2009 Policy Revisions to 1st and 2nd priorities

Central Langley and Aldergrove

256 St. – 48 Ave. to 56 Ave. Upgrade to 1st priority Arterial route 1.5km
244 St./36 Ave. – Fr. Hwy. to 248 St. Upgrade to 1st priority School Access 1.25km
63 Ave. – East of 240 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill .75km
250 St./59 Ave./252 St./60 Ave./256 St./60 Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 2.3km
Ave./256 St. – 56 Ave. to 56 Ave.
265A Ave./30A Ave./268 St. – Fr. Hwy to Fr. Upgrade to 2nd priority S.D. Access 0.8km
Hwy.
266B St. – 29 Ave. to 30A Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority S.D. Access 0.2km
268 St. – 32 Ave. to Alder Street Upgrade to 2nd priority S.D. Access 0.6km

Existing 1st priority routes – 68.5km + 2.8km new = 71.3km 4.1% increase
Existing 2nd priority routes – 28.8km + 4.7km new = 33.5km 16.3% increase

Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and Glen Valley

214B St./91 Ave. – 88 Ave. to 213 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.9km
217A St./86A Ave./222A St. – 88 Ave. to 88 Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 1.5km
Ave.
208 St./Allard Cres. – 102B Ave. to Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 7.8km
McKinnon Cres.
Billy Brown Rd. – 96 Ave. to Glo. Rd. Upgrade to 2nd priority S.D. Access 1.3km
214 St./214B St. – 93 Ave. to 95 Ave. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.8km
72 Ave. – 256 St. to 264 St. Upgrade to 1st priority Arterial route 1.7km
84 Ave. – 248 St. to 252 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Hill 0.8km
84 Ave. – 256 St. to264 St. Upgrade to 2nd priority Collector route 1.5km

Existing 1st priority routes – 73.8km + 1.7km new = 75.5km 2.3% increase
Existing 2nd priority routes – 48.5km + 14.1km new = 62.6km 29.1% increase

Total existing 1st priority routes – 296km + 12.4km new = 308km 4.1% average increase
Total existing 2nd priority routes – 155km + 41.4km new = 196km 26.7% average increase