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1. Why does the county plow snow into my driveway and not just push it past?

Snow plowing equipment is designed to shear snow from the width of the road and distribute it to the side of the road in the form of a berm. The equipment would have to slow down to change the angle of the plow in an attempt to carry the snow past your driveway and the result will be taller berms. Additionally, a portion of the snow being pushed will fall into the center of the road creating additional road hazards.

2. Why does the county cut limbs off the trees along the roads?

Tree limbs that can reach vehicles when laden with snow cause the travel way to narrow, resulting in roadway hazards. Also, as the snow falls from these limbs, it creates concentrations of ice pack. By trimming these limbs, it reduces risks to the public.

3. Will the County survey my property?

No. County employees cannot undertake private survey work within their jurisdiction. The conducting of private surveys by the County’s survey crew would constitute unfair and illegal competition with private surveyors doing work in the county. Refer to the yellow pages under "Surveyors - Land" should you need private survey work performed.

4. How do I get the speed limit changed on my street?

After receiving a request for a speed zone, Public Works staff completes the required Engineering and Traffic Study. The study includes:
• A review of all speed related collisions for a three year period.
• The measurement of existing speeds with a radar meter, using an unmarked vehicle.
• Calculating the critical speed (also called the 85th percentile speed).
• A survey of the roadway and roadside conditions.

If the Agency agrees that a speed zone is justified, a recommendation is presented to the
Board of Supervisors. Should the Board approve the zone, signs are posted and enforcement can begin. Where local speed limits are to be enforced by radar or other electronic devices (such as laser meters), the studies must be no more than seven years old.