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Street Repair and Pothole Patching

City crews are routinely assigned street maintenance duties filling potholes, pavement repairs, crack sealing etc. To report street pavement concerns potholes and/or other hazardous street pavement conditions, please call the street department at 894-8312.

Street Sweeping

The street department normally completes three (3) to four (4) street sweeping cycles of all city streets annually. In addition, city crews sweep streets in preparation of special events, roadway spills and debris resulting from vehicular accidents.

Sweeping Schedule

Spring - Beginning in March and in preparation of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the street department assigns two shifts to sweep state and major roadways, including the parade route. City crews then proceed into residential areas with each shift of two sweepers split on both the east and west side of the city. First shift crews sweep streets beginning from the south city limit and, second shift crews sweep beginning from the north city limit. This first cycle (spring) is completed in approximately 10-12 weeks.

Summer - (June – August), one or two cycles are completed with one shift of two operators (completed within 16-18 weeks).

Fall - During the fall months once the majority of leaves have dropped from trees, the street department again assigns two shifts to sweep all city streets until completed.

The above procedures may vary depending on weather conditions.

Helpful Hints

Do not mow grass and/or rake leaves into city streets.
Keep storm drain basins clear of debris.

Snow and Ice Removal

The City of Bay City’s snow and ice control efforts are intended to make your winter driving experience as safe as possible in order for all of us to access places of employment and emergency services. The success of our community’s effort to cope with winter weather events depends on how well government, citizens, and the news media work together. When it snows, residents are encouraged to listen for media broadcasts announcing special snow clearance plans.

City Roadways

The City’s Street Department is responsible for maintaining approximately 450 lane miles of roadway within the City limits, equaling the same distance from Bay City to Sault Sainte Marie and back.

Snow & Ice Control Readiness

Each winter season a first response team staffed by the Street Department ensures city readiness in the event of a snow and/or ice occurrence. The first response team is staffed 24 hours a day from November through April.

When Does the City Begin Snow & Ice Removal?

As soon as snow or ice conditions develop, City crews will begin salting operations to State trunk lines and major streets consisting of four assigned routes within the City limits.

Snow plowing operations are put into place when snow accumulations of 2” or more develop, beginning with State trunk lines, bridges, and major streets.

Snow & Ice Removal Priorities

Following is the City’s snow and ice removal schedule in priority order:

Emergency vehicle routes, state highways/trunk lines, major streets and bridges
School routes
Business districts
Residential streets and parking lots
Alleys

Depending upon the severity of the storm, the above priorities may change.

Street Parking

Please refrain from parking on city streets whenever snowfall conditions require that residential streets be plowed. Parked cars can cause delays in plowing “your” street.

If a disabled vehicle remains on a City street for more than 48 hours, the vehicle may be towed. The vehicle owner may be fined and charged with a towing fee, along with daily impound charges.

Sidewalk Snow

Property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice within 24 hours after a snowfall. Please do not deposit snow upon any public property, including streets.

Driveways

Due to snowplowing, a residual amount of snow will be deposited into every driveway and onto sidewalks. This may occur repeatedly throughout the day depending on the severity of the storm. It is the responsibility of the resident to clear their driveway. The City recommends shoveling or blowing the snow back behind the curbing or asphalt and away from the driveway entrance. This will prevent excessive snow buildup from occurring.

Fire Hydrants

The fire hydrants are maintained by City crews; however, the City does encourage area residents to help clear snow from hydrants within their neighborhood.

Helpful Hints

Shoveling snow from sidewalks and your drive onto city streets will cause the residual snow to be re-plowed back on your sidewalk and drive. Instead shovel or blow the snow back behind the curb. Do not deposit snow upon any public property, including streets and sidewalks.

For Additional Information & Emergency Situations

· For weather conditions, special weather bulletins, road conditions and other general information, tune to the local radio or TV stations.

· City Snow Removal or Freezing/Thawing Problems 894-8312

· Fire, Police, Emergencies or Ambulance 911

FYI - Curb & Sidewalks - Questions/Complaints/Concerns related to street curbs, sidewalks and drive approaches should be addressed to the Engineering Department (894-8181).

last updated July, 2007