Shovel and plow? 'Snow problem!

Time to shovel and plow? 'Snow problem!

South Fayette Township provides tips for successful snow removal

By Andrea Iglar

Winter in Pennsylvania inevitably means residents are shoveling snow from driveways and sidewalks.

In South Fayette, the Public Works Department operates 15 trucks to salt and plow township roads.

Residents and truck drivers can work together to help ensure safe, efficient snow removal.

Here are some ways everyone can help snow removal go smoothly.

Infographic by Andrea Iglar

Here are some best practices when it comes time to remove snow:

• Please do not park any vehicles on roads or culs-de-sac.

• Shovel your driveway after the plow truck clears your road.

• Do not shovel snow into the road.

• Remove portable basketball hoops or other equipment that may be blocking the road or hanging above the roadway.

• Ensure your mailbox does not extend over the edge of the road.

• Clear snow from a 3-foot diameter around fire hydrants.

• Shovel a path between any fire hydrant and its nearest street.

Who treats my road?

The agency that is responsible for plowing and salting a certain road depends on who owns the road.

South Fayette Township owns and maintains 80 miles of local roadways, plus maintains 15 miles of state roads through contractual agreements.

Individual owners maintain private roads.

County-owned roads are maintained by Allegheny County Public Works.

State-owned roads are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) or by South Fayette.

For more information about winter road maintenance, please visit southfayettepa.com/snow.