NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF THOROLD
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Designed to improve the safety and efficiency of snow clearing measures during a winter weather event, the City of Thorold is introducing an on-street parking ban as part of its updated winter maintenance program.
“The safety of the City of Thorold residents is our number one priority,” says Mayor Terry Ugulini. “Our updated winter maintenance program enables our crews to more effectively navigate roadways during a winter snow event, resulting in safer driving conditions for residents after snow clearing measures have taken place. We thank all residents for their support in making this new program successful and sustainable for our Community.”
When a snowplow is forced to go around a parked vehicle during a winter weather event, an embankment of snow is left behind, creating difficulty for drivers to navigate after snow clearing measures have taken place. To help alleviate this issue, the City is introducing an on-street parking ban, which may be declared when a winter weather event occurs. If declared, vehicles must be removed from all roadways and kept off the road until the ban is lifted. Residents can move their vehicles to the apron of their driveway, so long as they aren’t blocking the sidewalk, ask their neighbour to park in their driveway, or move their vehicle to a public parking lot.
“During a winter weather event, our public works department aims to provide winter maintenance services to 300 lane-kilometers of roads and certain sections of sidewalks in a safe and timely manner,” says Manoj Dilwaria, chief administrative officer. “Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Thorold’s social media accounts and subscribe to the emergency alert banner on our website to receive the most updated information during a winter weather event, including whether an on-street parking ban is declared or lifted.”
Residents are reminded that parking on the roadway during an on-street parking ban is a violation of the City’s Parking and Traffic By-law (150-2012) and may result in receiving a penalty.
To report a concern related to winter maintenance or parking, please use the report a concern form on the City’s website.
To learn more about winter maintenance, the on-street parking ban, or parking in the City of Thorold, visit the City’s website.
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