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Public Works Department
2344 West Ingomar Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Superintendent/Ronald Merriman
412-364-4115 (ext. 316)
rmerriman@franklinparkborough.us
This department is responsible for
maintaining approximately 51 miles of Borough roads;
performing snow removal on all roads within the Borough,
except private roads; maintaining all Borough equipment,
including eight police cars and staff vehicles. Franklin Park
Public Works employees also pave and maintain roads and are
responsible for projects such as: Blueberry Hill Activity
Center, masonry work for digital sign, and various other
projects.
Stormwater Guidelines
Roads/Road Maintenance:
Plowing and clearing of all roads in the Borough with
the exception of private roads.
Paving Borough owned roads.
Monitoring safety conditions.
Drainage.
Annual Road Paving Program:
The Public Works Superintendent and Borough Council are
responsible for the development of the annual road-paving
program.
Click here
to view information re: Street Resurfacing Program
Proposed Roads to be Milled
and Paved in 2011
Bellwood Court
Bellwood Drive
Brimfield Court
Brimfield Drive
Crestview Drive
Fairway Circle
Fox Chase Drive
Gloucester Drive
Sturbridge Drive
Signs-Install warning, regulatory
and street name signs.
Vehicles and Equipment:
Public Works Department maintains and repairs of all
Police Department, Staff, Parks and Public Works vehicles
and equipment.
Ordinance 202-13 Parking
Prohibited During Certain Hours
This Ordinance states: "No person shall
park a vehicle upon any Borough street between the hours
of 2:00am and 6:00am prevailing local time, and/or during
snow removal times." Residents who violate this Ordinance
are subject to the fines and penalties according to the
Code of the Borough of Franklin Park.
For the safety and convenience of our
residents, we ask all motorists to strictly comply with
the requirements of Ordinance 202-13.
Snow Removal
Snow Removal Made Easier by
Citizen Cooperation:
The Franklin Park Borough Public Works
Department has the responsibility of clearing municipal
streets of snow and ice from winter storms. Our goal is to
provide you with the highest possible level of service. We
take our responsibility very seriously since it is the
safety and welfare of our residents and children that we
are protecting. We cannot stop the snow from falling,
however, we do fight the effects of snow by plowing and
salting roads to keep them passable.
At the beginning of a snow fall when snow
begins to lay on the roads, be assured that salt crews are
out, but all roads cannot be treated at once. Some roads
may be treated, but others may not. Untreated roads may be
slippery and treacherous. If possible, staff off the roads
during this period. Once the roads have been salted, the
potential for accidents is substantially reduced.
Priorities for snow removal are: 1)state roads and
arterial streets 2)PAT bus and school bus routes 3)local
roads. Plowing operations usually occur with the
accumulation of 1 to 3 inches or more of snow. During
snowfalls when plows are used, the initial passes of the
snowplow are to open the road for traffic flow. Expect to
have the snow pushed back to the curb on a later pass.
This is done to provide more space to push away future
snow and to provide drainage when the snow melts, so that
water runs along side of the road, and not in the lane
where it may re-freeze at night when temperature drop.
Because cul-de-sacs are not thruways to the majority of
motorists or school students, they are done last. Snow
plows cannot pick up and carry snow, so it is placed where
we think it will be the least problem.
To minimize the snow that gets deposited
in front of your driveway, public works has the following
suggestion: Stand facing your driveway from the street and
shovel the snow to the left of your driveway. This will
not completely eliminate snow from being deposited in
front of your driveway when the plow comes, but it will
reduce the amount that is deposited. Property owners and
businesses are reminded that snow and ice must be removed
from the sidewalk along your frontage within 24 hours of
the beginning of a snowfall. If snow continues to fall,
sidewalks must be cleared and open for passage. Blowing or
shoveling of snow into the street is a violation of
municipal ordinances and can cause accidents. Property
owners assume a serious liability for such a practice.
In order to assist the public works
department during snow removal, we suggest that you adhere
to the following suggestions:
1. Do not drive unless absolutely
necessary. If possible wait an hour or so from the time
that the snow begins to lay on the road to give salt crews
a chance to treat roads.
2. Remove your vehicles from the street.
Park in your driveway or yard.
3. Do not shovel or plow snow from your driveway or
walkway into the street. Pile snow in your yard instead.
4. If you hire a plowing or cleaning
service, advise them not to push snow into the street or
in front of neighboring property.
5. Clear areas for pedestrian crossings at intersections.
6. Remove snow from around fire hydrants.
7. If your vehicle should become stuck in the snow, do not
abandon it in the roadway. Get it moved over to the curb
or berm so that snow plows and emergency vehicles can get
past it.
8. When you notice a salt truck approaching from the
opposite direction, slow down and move away from the center
of the road to avoid salt from blasting your vehicle. Salt
trucks are designed to drop more salt near the center of the
road.
9. When following a salt truck, keep a safe distance. Expect
trucks to make sudden stops or turns while in the operation
of snow removal.
10. Be sure your vehicle is equipped for winter driving.
Good tires with deep tread are a must. Also, put the
following items in your trunk: tire chains, shovel, salt,
sand and emergency road kit.
11. When calling the Public Works Department or other
municipal offices for service, keep messages simple and
direct. Be certain to state the problem and its location.
12. Finally, if you must be on the road during a snow storm,
remember to take your cell phone. In areas where there is
not a 911 service, have the emergency numbers written down
or stored in your phone.
Leaf Bag Pick-Up
The Borough will only collect leaves in
biodegradable paper bags. Please refrain from putting rocks,
sticks, plastic bottles, etc. in the bags. These items will
contaminate the mulch. Do not close leaf bags with duct tape. Duct tape is not biodegradable and must not be used. Please
leave enough room at the top of the bag so you can either fold
or roll it closed.
Leaf bags are paper bio-degradable bags and can be purchased
at the municipal building (.40¢ each) or at any store. Bags
should be taken to the curb for pick-up. The leaf mulch will
be available at Blueberry Hill Park in the Spring.
Spring Leaf Bag pick-up: Mondays only - April
9, 16 and 23, 2012
(All bags must be placed at the curb. Pick-up begins at 7:00am.)
Fall Leaf Bag pick-up: Mondays only -
November 7 through November 28, 2011
(All bags must be placed at the curb. Pick-up begins at 6:00am.)
Brush Chipping
All brush (1/2" to 4" in diameter only)
must be placed at the curb. Our Public Works Department
provides brush-chipping service twice a year.
Spring Collection Begins: Monday, April 2, 2012
(All brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00am.)
Fall Collection Begins: Monday November 7, 2011
(Note: moved back a week from prior years to accommodate
Halloween)
All brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00am.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BRUSH CHIPPING PLEASE READ:
Collection will begin on the dates listed above. The
chipper will pass through the Borough one time. If your brush
is not out at the curb when the chipper passes, you have two options:
1.) Take your branches to the mulch pile on Blaine's
Way in Blueberry Hill Park. The Borough will then mulch the
branches. YOU MUST HAVE A PERMIT FROM BOROUGH OFFICE
2.) Wait until the next collection date
The chipping service may
take several weeks to get to all areas of the Borough
depending on the amount of brush placed at the curb. Although
we cannot provide specific dates, they will get to your area
as soon as possible.
This service is provided for brush and tree trimmings only.
Bushes or trees with thorns will not be accepted. If
you have a tree or trees to dispose of, you must contact a
private contractor. Borough crews will not spend
more than 15 minutes chipping brush at your home. Please
cut and place your brush accordingly.
The location of wood chips and leaf compost is located at the
south end of Blaine's Way in Blueberry Hill Park, near
McDevitt Road. The same rules will apply: Chips and compost
are free to Borough residents only.
Christmas Tree Chipping
Christmas trees should be placed at the curb on Monday,
January 9, 2012 or Monday, January 16, 2012 at 7:00am. The
public works crews will pick up trees, for chipping, only
on these two dates! Please do not leave any plastic around
the tree. |
