If it snows again, SLT ready to plow paths

South Lake Tahoe’s snow removal policy is to deploy snow plows when 3 inches of snow accumulates on roadways. Clearing of snow on roadways and city owned buildings and facilities is the primary purpose during a significant snow event.

This winter the city has launched a pilot program to include snow removal on class 1 bike paths as a secondary feature during a significant snow event.

Money from Measure R/S is available to contract snow removal services by Alpine Smith on the following paths:

· Both sides of Ski Run Boulevard.

· Eloise Avenue to Ponderosa Street (behind Motel 6).

· Harrison Avenue bike path to Lakeview Commons.

· Rubicon Trail to Tallac (behind Meek’s Lumber).

· Silver Dollar to Sussex Avenue (behind Fitness Evolution).

City staff will provide snow removal to the following Class 1 bike paths during a significant snow event when 3 inches of snow has fallen and after all roadways and city owned buildings and facilities have been cleared of snow.

· Al Tahoe Boulevard

· Campground by the Lake

· Lakeview Commons to Alta Mira

· Lyons Avenue

· Rufus Allen Boulevard

· Ski Run Bouleavard to Linear Park.

As a pilot program, the cost of providing these services will be evaluated by staff and it will determine if this is a feasible program that can be support in future fiscal years.