Why do you wait to plow the snow off the streets?
After applying road de-icing chemicals, the Department of Public Works (DPW) waits for the chemicals to react with the snow to create a “brine” solution. This reaction time depends on a number of variables (i.e., traffic flow, temperature, etc.). The “brine” solution keeps the snow from adhering to the street and helps in the snow plowing effort.

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1. Why do you wait to plow the snow off the streets?
2. Do some streets receive priority during a snow storm?
3. Do the sidewalks receive the same priority as streets?
4. Why is the snow pushed into my driveway?
5. Why does my street always seem like it’s the last one plowed?
6. How do I report plow damage?
7. Who determines the opening, closing or delayed opening of schools during a snow storm?