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PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
December 19, 2023, 9:00
a.m.
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1. Approval of
Minutes
a. November 21, 2023
2. Member Comments/Concerns
a. Consider Modifications to Agenda
3. Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study Presentation
4. Sewer Exemptions Discussion– Thaete
5. Snow and Ice Policy - Slater
6. Project Updates - None
7. Communication
a. Permit for Utility Requests
b. Asset Management Platform
Future agenda items
Babcock Trail and Site Enhancement Project
Town Hall Weatherization Grant/Scoping Update
Schedule a 2024 TB tour
Barton & Loguidice
Forest Home Tech Memo 12-13-23 Rev_1 (ID 3023142).docx
Memo To: Mr. Joseph Slater
Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Date:December 13, 2023
From:Alexander S. Kerr, P.E., PTOE, RSP1
Managing Engineer
Project No.: 2071.007.001
Re:Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York
This plan/study has been commissioned by the Town of Ithaca to perform a review of the Forest Home
neighborhood in the Town of Ithaca regarding the applicability of truck route restrictions based on vehicle
length and weight.
Section 1: Study Objectives
Working in coordination with the Town of Ithaca, the study objectives were to:
1.Evaluate the existing signage related to the Town’s local law 250-8 to ensure compliance;
2.Review and make recommendations to incorporate signs and / or appendages for a proposed 25-foot
restriction by length regulation for the area of Forest Home Drive between Warren Road and Caldwell
Road;
3.Confirm all existing and proposed signs in the weight restricted are in the appropriate locations, comply
with the MUTCD / NYS Supplement and local laws;
4.Give recommendations regarding preemptive warning signs to allow drivers of commercial trucks to be
able to turn off to a different route before they enter the restricted area;
5.Make recommendations on a restriction by length regulation on Forest Home Drive, from Warren Road
to Caldwell Hill Road, which is already an area that is a weight restriction zone; and
6.Make recommendations on the existing signage, incorporate a restriction by length to the area
specified.
Section 2: Existing Conditions & Background data
The Town of Ithaca Public Works Department is responsible for the installation and maintenance of road signs
and appendages on Town owned roads and right of ways to ensure they are in compliance with the National
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the New York State Supplement in addition to ensuring
signage is obedient to the Towns local laws and regulations.
Mr. Joseph Slater, Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
December 13, 2023
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In the early 1980’s the Town of Ithaca’s local law 250-8 was amended, at the request of the Forest Home
Community, to include portions of the roads in the Forest Home area to be restricted by vehicle weight due to
commercial truck traffic the community was experiencing. Weight restrictions (five tons) were implemented
within the 100 and 200 blocks of Forest Home Drive (from Plantations Road to Caldwell Road), on Judd Falls
Road, and on McIntyre Place. The limits of these weight restrictions are highlighted on the below figure:
Figure 1: Map of Weight Restriction Limits per Local Law 250-8
Since the adoption of this law, trucks have continued to utilize the Forest Home community as a bypass truck
route. This has particularly become an issue with larger tractor trailers utilizing Forest Home Drive between the
intersections of Caldwell Road and Warren Road where the highway is geometrically constrained along a
horizontal curve. The results is larger heavy vehicles having to perform unsafe turning movements (i.e. crossing
the median double yellow line) and in some instance getting stuck on the horizontal curve causing delays to local
residents. Included in the attachments are previously developed turning movement analyses for various design
vehicles navigating this curve. The body of tractor trailers dragging through this horizontal curve has caused
damage to a previous retaining wall, which has since been replaced by corrugated guide rail. Photographs of
this horizontal curve are provided below as captured during a site visit performed to the Forest Home
neighborhood in July of 2023.
Mr. Joseph Slater, Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
December 13, 2023
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Site Photo: Horizontal Curve between Caldwell Rd. & Warren Rd. (looking southbound)
During this site visit B&L traveled the Forest Home Neighborhood and surrounding highway network to observe
existing traffic patterns, sign locations/conditions, and determine alternative truck routes. In addition to the
field data/observations collected, the Town of Ithaca provided B&L with two maps. One map detailing the
existing signage localized to Forest Home Drive between Arboretum Road and Warren Road as well as a more
macroscopic map detailing existing truck weight restriction signage as it relates to the Forest Home
neighborhood. These maps are included in the attachments of this memorandum.
Section 3: Study Approach
The study approach ultimately summarized the objectives detailed above into three primary tasks:
Task 1: Review/amend existing signage as it relates to the weight restriction enacted by local law 250-8
and ensure compliance with NMUTCD standards;
Task 2: Develop a signage package to implement truck/vehicle length restrictions on Forest Home Drive
between Caldwell Road and Warren Road; and
Task 3: Develop truck route signage to proactive inform and direct truck traffic from utilizing the Forest
Home Neighborhood highway network.
An alternative function of this study was to accomplish the above goals all the while reducing the total number
of signage installations as to avoid ‘signage pollution’ in the community. A proposed overall signage plan has
been developed to achieve the study objectives and is included in the attachments (See Plan 2 – Proposed
Signage Plan). Each of the above tasks is discussed in detail below including proposed improvements and their
rationale.
Mr. Joseph Slater, Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
December 13, 2023
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Task 1: Existing Signage & Vehicle Weight Limits Restriction
Per local law 250-8, the current weight restriction is to be enforced such that no truck traffic, commercial
vehicles, truck tractors, or tractor-trailer combinations with a maximum registered gross vehicle weight in excess
of five tons shall be permitted on:
McIntyre Place
Fore Home Drive, between the western terminus of Plantation Road (Arboretum Road) and Caldwell
Road
Judd Falls Road, between Forest Home Drive and the intersection with Plantation Road (Arboretum
Road)
Reviewing the existing truck route signage in place, we find the individual sign faces selected/installed are in
conformance with NMUTCD standards for the associated weight restriction in place. However, reviewing the
signage installation as whole throughout the study network, there are some inconsistencies to be improved
upon. Standardized weight restriction signage installations are recommended to be installed at the appropriate
locations shown on the attached ‘Plan 2 – Proposed Signage Plan’. These standardized sign packages consist of
the following NMUTCD compliant signs:
Figure 2: Vehicle Weight Restriction Signage
The inclusions of the supplemental “REGISTERED WEIGHT” plaque is supported by local law 250-8 and further
reinforces/informs drivers of the restriction based on registered weight as opposed to the actual gross weight of
the vehicle traversing the network at time of enforcement. Advanced warning signage is provided to alert
drivers of the upcoming restricted areas. The advanced warning signs (e.g. ¼ mile ahead, ½ mile head) locations
were developed such that drivers will have opportunities to select and take alternative routes. The “EXCEPT
LOCAL DELIVERY” plaque is provided at the limits of the weight restriction such that justified deliveries can still
be made. Local deliveries shall only constitute as deliveries made to a destination within the restricted length of
highway(s). This provision does not allow for trucks to utilize the restricted routes on their way to a destination.
Mr. Joseph Slater, Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
December 13, 2023
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With the weight restriction in place, additional consideration was given to how motorists would need to utilize
alternative routes to avoid the restricted routes. This resulted in reviewing the highway network of the Town in
a broader sense. Furthermore, it suggests that the existing weight restriction, as stipulated by local law 250-8,
should be expanded upon from a practical application standpoint. For example, a truck which would be in
violation is traveling southbound along Warren Road. Upon passing the intersection with Bluegrass Lane there is
no opportunity or alternative route for the driver to take before entering the weight restriction. As such, it is
recommended that local law 250-8 be amended to expand the limits of the weight restriction to encompass
adjacent highway networks which do not provide users an opportunity to appropriately choose alternative
routes. These expanded limits are depicted on the attached ‘Plan 2 – Proposed Signage Plan’ and include the
following:
Caldwell Road between the intersection of Forest Home Drive and Dryden Road (NY-366)
Forest Home Drive between the intersection of Caldwell Road and Dryden Road (NY-366)
Warren Road (CR-121) between Forest Home Drive and Hanshaw Road (CR-109)
Pleasant Grove Road (CR-122) between Forest Home Drive and Cradit Farm Drive / Hasbrouck Circle
Forest Home Drive between the intersection of Thurston/University Ave and Arboretum Road
Judd Falls Road between the intersection of Tower Road and Plantations Road
For enforcement purposes, the definition of which vehicles constitute as a truck is provided by the Federal
Highway Administration’s (FHWA) standardized vehicle classification system established in the mid-1980’s.
FHWA has developed a 13-category classification rule set and is depicted below. FHWA definitions of each of
the vehicle classifications is described in the attached Table 1. Trucks shall constitute as any vehicle which
meets the criteria of vehicle class 4 or greater. Furthermore, the following criteria should be used:
Truck tractor units traveling without a trailer shall be considered single-unit trucks;
A truck tractor unit pulling other such units in a saddle mount configuration shall be considered one
single-unit truck and will be defined only by the axles on the pulling unit;
Vehicles are defined by the number of axles in contact with the road. Therefore, floating axles are
counted only when in the down position; and
The term "trailer" includes both semi- and full trailers.
Mr. Joseph Slater, Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
December 13, 2023
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Figure 3: FHWA Vehicle Classification Codes
Task 2: Restriction by Length Vehicle Signage
The geometry of Forest Home Drive between Caldwell Road and Warren Road maintains a horizontal curve with
a radius difficult for larger vehicles to traverse. The result is unsafe turning movements in which larger tractor
trailers need to utilize the opposing travel lane to navigate the curve. In some instances these larger
vehicles/trailers have become stuck, unable to make turn, resulting in delays/disruption to the highway
network. These larger vehicles have also caused damage to the adjacent highway infrastructure (i.e. guiderail &
appurtenances) and properties as their trailers drag through the horizontal curve. Reconstructing the highway
geometry to accommodate larger vehicles would result in substantial conflicts given the limitations of the
existing highway right-of-way and property setbacks. The following standardized signage installations are
Mr. Joseph Slater, Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
December 13, 2023
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proposed at the limits shown on the attached ‘Plan 2 – Proposed Signage Plan’ to implement a 25-foot vehicle
restriction for the area of Forest Home Drive between Warren Road and Caldwell Road;
Figure 4: Vehicle Length Restriction Signage
Task 3: Truck Route Signage
Alongside the proposed weight/length restrictions, alternative truck routes were evaluated as part of this study.
The proposed truck route directs heavy vehicles to utilize higher classification highways which are more
appropriate for truck traffic with generally more capacity available and suitable geometry. Per the NYSDOT
department of Traffic Safety & Mobility, the legislative body of a municipality may establish truck routes on all
highways within their municipality, including State Highways, subject to the limitations imposed by section 1684
of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law. A Town board may establish truck routes on all highways outside of their
town, including State highways, subject to the limitations imposed by section 1684 of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic
Law.
NYS law requires the following for establishing truck routes:
1. Approval must be given by every municipality through which a truck route passes. A municipality cannot
create a truck route that extends past its borders without getting approval from the neighboring
municipality.
2. A truck route applies to all trucks, tractors, and tractor-trailer combinations having a total gross weight
in excess of 10,000 pounds (5 tons).
3. Implementing a truck route automatically means that all trucks, tractors, and tractor-trailers
combinations with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds are excluded from using all other highways within
the municipality.
4. Implementing a truck route does not prevent the delivery or pickup of merchandise/property along
highways not part of the truck route (i.e., truck routes do not prohibit local pickup/delivery).
5. A truck route, or system of truck routes, must allow trucks to connect with every State highway
entering or leaving the municipality.
Mr. Joseph Slater, Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
December 13, 2023
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The following standard signage is proposed at the locations shown on the attached ‘Plan 2 – Proposed Signage
Plan’ to establish a truck route circumventing the Forest Home Neighborhood:
Figure 5: Truck Route Signage
Included in the attachments as ‘Plan 3 – Proposed Truck Route’ is a large scale map of the proposed truck route.
In general, the proposed truck route aims to utilize state/county highways of NY-366, NY-13, CR-109, and CR-
121. The limits of the proposed truck route extends beyond the municipal limits of the Town of Ithaca and
requires additional coordination with adjacent municipalities to enact.
Summary of Recommendations & Conclusion:
The following is a concise list of proposed recommendations related to vehicle weight/length restrictions
associated with the Forest Home community:
1.Amend local law 250-8 to expand upon the current weight restriction limits as detailed under Task 1 of
this memorandum.
2.Install the proposed weight restrictions signage as shown on the attached Plan 2 – Proposed Signage
Plan.
3.Install the proposed length restrictions signage as shown on the attached Plan 2 – Proposed Signage
Plan
a.Town law to adopt the proposed length restriction.
4.Install the proposed truck route signage as shown on the attached Plan 3 – Proposed Truck Route.
a.Coordination with adjacent municipalities.
Mr. Joseph Slater, Director of Public Works, Town of Ithaca, NY
Forest Home Restriction by Length Truck Study
December 13, 2023
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Alexander S. Kerr, P.E., PTOE, RSP1 Date
Managing Engineer
REFERENCES:
NMUTCD with NYS Supplement
Attachments: Plan 1 – Existing Conditions
Plan 2 – Proposed Signage Plan
Plan 3 – Proposed Truck Route
Town of Ithaca – Forest Home Drive: Vehicle Turning Analysis (town-provided)
Table 1 – FHWA Vehicle Classification Definitions
Truck Restriction Signs in Forest Home (town-provided)
Forest Home Road Signs (town-provided)
Town of Ithaca 2020 Official Map (town-provided)
ASK/jjb
cc: Dan Thaete, Town of Ithaca
12-13-2023
Truck traffic to utilize NY-366 to
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Truck traffic to utilize
NY-13 for further
westbound routes
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MARTIN229 FOREST HOME DRTAX MAP:66.-4-9N/FKUCKUK, DAVID & KUCKUK, DANKO SHEILA228 FOREST HOME DRTAX MAP:66.-3-16N/FFOOTE, JOHN & RUPERT, KRISTEN237 FOREST HOME DRTAX MAP:66.-4-12N/FCHAMBERS, BARBARA ELLEN233 FOREST HOME
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DANKO
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Table 1: FHWA Vehicle Classification Definitions
Class
Group Class Definition Class Includes
Number of
Axles
1 Motorcycles Motorcycles 2
2 Passenger Cars All cars
Cars with one-axle trailers
Cars with two-axle trailers
2, 3, or 4
3 Other Two-Axle Four-Tire
Single-Unit Vehicles
Pick-ups and vans
Pick-ups and vans with one- and two- axle
trailers
2, 3, or 4
4 Buses Two- and three-axle buses 2 or 3
5 Two-Axle, Six-Tire,
Single-Unit Trucks
Two-axle trucks 2
6 Three-Axle Single-Unit
Trucks
Three-axle trucks
Three-axle tractors without trailers
3
7 Four or More Axle Single-
Unit Trucks
Four-, five-, six- and seven-axle single-unit
trucks
4 or more
8 Four or Fewer Axle
Single-Trailer Trucks
Two-axle trucks pulling one- and two-axle
trailers
Two-axle tractors pulling one- and two-axle
trailers
Three-axle tractors pulling one-axle trailers
3 or 4
9 Five-Axle Single-Trailer
Trucks
Two-axle tractors pulling three-axle trailers
Three-axle tractors pulling two-axle trailers
Three-axle trucks pulling two-axle trailers
5
10 Six or More Axle Single-
Trailer Trucks
Multiple configurations 6 or more
11 Five or Fewer Axle Multi-
Trailer Trucks
Multiple configurations 4 or 5
12 Six-Axle Multi-Trailer
Trucks
Multiple configurations 6
13 Seven or More Axle Multi-
Trailer Trucks
Multiple configurations 7 or more
Class
Group Class Definition Class Includes
Number of
Axles
14 Unused --------
15 Unclassified Vehicle Multiple configurations 2 or more
Motorcycles – All two or three-wheeled motorized vehicles. Typical vehicles in this category have saddle type
seats and are steered by handlebars rather than steering wheels. This category includes motorcycles, motor
scooters, mopeds, motor-powered bicycles, and three-wheel motorcycles.
Passenger Cars – All sedans, coupes, and station wagons manufactured primarily for the purpose of carrying
passengers and including those passenger cars pulling recreational or other light trailers.
Other Two-Axle, Four-Tire Single Unit Vehicles – All two-axle, four-tire, vehicles, other than passenger cars.
Included in this classification are pickups, panels, vans, and other vehicles such as campers, motor homes,
ambulances, hearses, carryalls, and minibuses. Other two-axle, four-tire single-unit vehicles pulling
recreational or other light trailers are included in this classification. Because automatic vehicle classifiers have
difficulty distinguishing class 3 from class 2, these two classes may be combined into class 2.
Buses – All vehicles manufactured as traditional passenger-carrying buses with two axles and six tires or three
or more axles. This category includes only traditional buses (including school buses) functioning as
passenger-carrying vehicles. Modified buses should be considered to be a truck and should be appropriately
classified.
Two-Axle, Six-Tire, Single-Unit Trucks – All vehicles on a single frame including trucks, camping and
recreational vehicles, motor homes, etc., with two axles and dual rear wheels.
Three-Axle Single-Unit Trucks – All vehicles on a single frame including trucks, camping and recreational
vehicles, motor homes, etc., with three axles.
Four or More Axle Single-Unit Trucks – All trucks on a single frame with four or more axles
Four or Fewer Axle Single-Trailer Trucks – All vehicles with four or fewer axles consisting of two units, one of
which is a tractor or straight truck power unit.
Five-Axle Single-Trailer Trucks – All five-axle vehicles consisting of two units, one of which is a tractor or
straight truck power unit.
Six or More Axle Single-Trailer Trucks – All vehicles with six or more axles consisting of two units, one of
which is a tractor or straight truck power unit.
Five or Fewer Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks – All vehicles with five or fewer axles consisting of three or more units,
one of which is a tractor or straight truck power unit.
Six-Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks – All six-axle vehicles consisting of three or more units, one of which is a tractor
or straight truck power unit
Seven or More Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks – All vehicles with seven or more axles consisting of three or more
units, one of which is a tractor or straight truck power unit.
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TOWN OF ITHACA
2020 OFFICIAL MAP
0 1 2½Miles
Town Trails and Walkways
Roads
Other Municipalities
Cornell University*
Ithaca College*
State Highways
Private*
Tompkins County
Town of Ithaca
Town Parks (undeveloped)
Town Preserves
Parks and Trails
Town Parks
*Roads shown are not necessarily representative of town highway standards but recognized
as established access routes.
Road Width in feet
Alison Dr 20
Amber Ln 20
Apple Blossom Ln 20
Aster Ln 20
Birchwood Dr 20
Birchwood Dr N 20
Blackstone Ave 20
Brandywine Dr 20
Briarwood Dr 20
Bundy Rd 20
Burleigh Dr 20
Burns Way 20
Buttermilk Falls Rd E 20
Buttermilk Falls Rd W 18
Caldwell Rd 20
Calkins Rd 18
Campbell Ave 20
Chase Ln 20
Christopher Cir 20
Christopher Ln 20
Clover Ln 18
Compton Rd 18
Concord Pl 20
Conifer Dr 20
Coy Glen Rd 20
Crest Ln 19
Culver Rd 18
Deerfield Pl 20
Dove Dr 20
Drew Rd 20
Eastern Heights Dr 20
Eldridge Cir 20
Elm St Ext 18
Evergreen Ln 20
Fairway Dr 20
Fidler Rd 20
Forest Home Dr 20
Glenside Rd 20
Gray Rd 20
Grove Pl 20
Grove Rd 20
Hackberry Ln 20
Halcyon Hill Rd 10
Haller Blvd 20
Happy Ln 20
Harris B Dates Dr 20
Harris B Dates Dr Ext 20
Harwick Rd 20
Helen's Way 14
Hickory Pl 20
Holly Creek Ln 20
Homestead Cir 20
Honness Ln 20
Hopkins Pl 20
Hopkins Rd 20
Indian Creek Rd 20
Joanne Dr 20
John St 20
Judd Falls Rd 18 to 24
Juniper Dr 20
Kay St 20
Kendall Ave 18
King Rd W 20 to 22
Kings Way 20
Landmark Dr 18
Larisa Ln 20
LaGrand Ct 20
Lexington Dr 20
Lisa Ln 20
Lisa Pl 20
Lois Ln 20
Longview Dr 20
Maple Ave 20
Maplewood Dr 20
Marcy Ct 23
Road Width in feet
Max's Dr 20
McIntyre Pl 18
Muriel St 20
N Cayuga St 20
Northview Rd 20
Northview Rd West 20
Old Gorge Rd 20
Orchard Hill Rd 20
Orchard St 20
Park Ln 20
Peachtree Ln 20
Pearsall Pl 14
Pennsylvania Ave 18 to 20
Penny Ln 20
Perry Ln 22
Pheasant Ln 20
Pineview Ter 20
Pinewood Pl 20
Poole Rd 20
Regency Ln 20
Renwick Dr 20
Renwick Heights Rd 20
Renwick Pl 12
Rich Rd 20
Ridgecrest Rd 20
Roat St 20
Rose Hill Rd 20
Salem Dr
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Sanctuary Dr
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Sand Bank Rd
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Sandra Pl
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Saranac Way
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Siena Drive
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Spruce Way
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Strawberry Hill Cir 20
Sugarbush Ln 20
Summerhill Ln 20
Sycamore Dr 20
Tareyton Dr 20
Terraceview Dr 20
Teton Ct 20
Texas Ln Ext 19
Towerview Dr 20
Townline Rd 18
Tudor Rd 20
Updike Rd 20
Valley View Rd 20
Vera Cir 20
Vista Ln 20
West Hill Dr 20
Westhaven Rd 20
Westview Ln 20
Whitetail Dr 20 to 23
Wildflower Dr 20
Williams Glen Rd 20
Winners Cir 20
Winston Dr 20
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Official map of the Town of Ithaca effective
November 10, 2020. Adopted by the Town Board
on November 9, 2020.
Paulette Rosa
Town Clerk
Pavement width is not representative of Town right of way widths.
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Guidelines for Snow Removal, Water Breaks, or Sewer Blockages
Goals and Objectives
1. Clear pavement as soon as practical after a storm.
2. Regular service from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekdays and as needed on nights
and weekends.
3. Provide service in a cost-effective manner within budgetary constraints as
possible.
Service Levels
1. County roads and rural connector Town roads will be our primary priority.
2. All other Town roads are a secondary priority.
3. Emergency vehicles and school bus routes will take priority as need arises.
4. Town Hall parking lot and sidewalks, sidewalks, trails, and bikeways will be
next.
5. Pump station, water tank and other access roads will be last.
These guidelines will enable the Town of Ithaca employees to know what the Town’s
expectations are when any emergency situation—such as snow removal, water break,
etc.—occurs.
ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES
Checking the Roads: During the winter months the Duty Supervisor (Deputy Highway
Superintendent, Parks Maintenance Manager, and Water and Sewer Maintenance
Supervisor) is responsible for monitoring the conditions of roads throughout the Town.
They are to monitor the roads for safe and passable roadways. This process is rotated
on a weekly basis, starting on Mondays at 12:00 a.m. The roads are checked during off-
hours and work hours, and up until approximately 10:00 p.m. when the night employee
starts working. If the Duty Supervisor deems it necessary, the night employee could be
asked to come in earlier to start work. Night employee’s week starts at 10:00 p.m. on
Sunday (for 8 hours) until Friday 6:30 a.m. A call-in form should be used to keep track
of who is called in and at what time. This will assist in helping to reconcile time sheets.
Snow/Ice Removal or Plowing: The primary consideration for making the decision
between snow/ice removal and plowing is traffic safety and allowance for emergency
services (fire and ambulance).
When the roads are lightly snow covered and begin to become a hazard, the crews are
called in, and salt is applied to the roads to provide de-icing. If the situation progresses
to a point where the roads are not being kept clear with salt alone, wing operators are
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called in, and the roads and shoulders are plowed and de-iced together. Trucks
equipped with two-way plows should already have plows on them.
In the event of localized squalls in which only one or two routes are covered, the
primary route driver on-call will be called in. If that person is unavailable, another
route driver on the same team will be called first. If unavailable, then the primary route
drive from the other team will be called.
Team assignments are issued in October of each year and will start when daylight
savings time ends. For snow and ice removal operations, call-in will rotate between
teams. The rotation week will begin on Mondays 12:00 a.m.
Check all equipment in early October for operational preparedness.
The Town of Ithaca's policy (see Personnel Manual) on drugs and alcohol in the
workplace will be strictly enforced. Any deviation or failure to comply will not be
tolerated.
EMERGENCY CREW GUIDELINES
For the following situations, employees need to inform the Duty Supervisor of the
circumstance.
1. When sick—you will not be called in unless short on help and then we will
need to check to see if you can come in. Alternates on the call-in sheet will be
called before sick employee.
2. Employee needs to make clear what time is being taken when calling in the
morning. All vacation time must be recorded on a TIME OFF REQUEST.
Vacation, personnel, and sick (when possible) will be recorded on the “time
off” calendar.
3. If an employee is going to be on vacation, the employee must relay to the
Duty Supervisor if they wish to be called in or not. If called in while on
vacation, employee will work until released by Duty Supervisor.
4. When on-call, contact the Duty Supervisor with any changes in phone
number, etc, as to where you can be reached. If that person is unavailable,
another route driver on the same team will be called first. If unavailable, then
the primary route drive from the other team will be called.
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In the event of an equipment breakdown during these operations, a mechanic may have
to be called in for repairing the problem. If the mechanic is operating snow removal
equipment at the time, at the Duty Supervisor’s discretion, he may be requested to work
on the disabled equipment.
Snow Removal Crews—Roads and Fire Stations
While performing snow removal operations, if a vehicle is parked that hinders the
operation, it will first be tagged. Plow truck drivers should contact the Duty Supervisor
when improperly parked vehicles are encountered. The Duty Supervisor will tag the
vehicle(s) and follow up with the Sheriff’s Department as necessary. Every attempt
should be made to insure that a vehicle has been tagged at least once before having it
towed. If it has been tagged once or is making continuation impossible, it should be
reported to the Duty Supervisor to be towed. If vehicle is causing an immediate safety
hazard, the Sheriff will be notified immediately to have the vehicle towed.
All snow removal equipment must be rinsed off as soon as possible. Lubrication and
corrosion control are extremely important during the winter season.
Snow Removal Crews—Trails/Town Hall
Trails and Town Hall snow removal are of a lesser priority than snow removal on the
roads. The Duty Supervisor will be responsible for calling in the trails and Town Hall
crew. In most cases, this crew will be called in the following morning. On weekends,
the crew will be called in at the Duty Supervisor’s discretion.
The following will be the responsibility of this crew: Trails, walkways, bikeways,
bridges, and Town Hall’s stairs, ramps, sidewalks and parking lot.
In the event that snow needs to be removed from the Town Hall parking lot, the on-call
salt truck drivers will be called in before working hours to remove the built up snow.
All snow removal equipment must be rinsed off as soon as possible. Lubrication and
corrosion control are extremely important during the winter season.
Water and Sewer Emergencies
The assigned Water and Sewer Emergency crew will be issued pagers to wear, and a
Working Supervisor will also be called on a rotating available basis.
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If a water or sewer emergency occurs either during working hours or the night person’s
shift, the Water and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor will be called first—to be the Duty
Supervisor for the situation. If repairs cannot wait, the Water and Sewer Maintenance
Supervisor will then coordinate with that week’s Duty Supervisor to work out crew and
equipment requirements. The Duty Supervisor will start with the assigned crew. If
someone is not available for call-in, then another employee will be called in depending
on availability.
All equipment used during water or sewer emergencies must be rinsed off as soon as
possible. Tools, pumps, signs, etc. on the water break trailer (T2) should be checked
over and readied for the next event.
Snow and Ice Removal Policy Page 1
and Procedure
This policy will enable the roads within the Town of Ithaca to be cleared of snow and ice as necessary in the
winter.
Winter Maintenance Policy
I. Snow and Ice Control Policy and Plans
a. There will be three different levels of services:
1. Primary Service is to County routes.
2. Secondary Service is to school bus routes.
3. All other Town roads.
b. Service Levels
1. Bare pavement as soon as practical after storm.
2. County roads and a few Town roads will be our main priority.
3. All other Town roads are a secondary priority.
4. Emergency vehicles and school bus routes will take priority as need arises.
5. Regular service from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekdays and as needed on nights and
weekends.
c. Operation Planning
1. Describe routes, listing equipment and personnel. See attached call-in sheet.
2. Will be a supervisor on duty for all overtime operations.
3. Will use Internet for weather forecasting and any other means available.
4. Set personnel policies for hours of operations and use of overtime.
5. Establish policies for special circumstances
i. Mailboxes
ii. Sidewalks
iii. Towing vehicles
iv. Snow removal on private property (except some emergencies)
6. Establish required ordinances for parking, pushing snow on to public roadways, etc.
7. Procedures for informing public on status of winter weather. (Winter Weather Alliance)
TOWN OF ITHACA
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Effective Date:
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL Revision Date:
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Review Date:
Outline
Approved by: Fred Noteboom, Highway Superintendent
Snow and Ice Removal Policy Page 2
and Procedure
8. Procedure for handling complaints
9. Use of private contractors under what conditions, etc. Procedures so that we are ready to
act.
d. Material Use on Roadways/Chemical and Abrasive Use
1. Determine material to be used—made by supervisor in charge. Salt and additive under
most conditions. Sand and salt additive under some severe conditions.
2. Establish general guidelines for use (When and at what rate) and under what storm
conditions they may be used.
3. Determine authority.
e. Snow Emergency Conditions.
1. Establish agreements with other agencies, etc. to share or purchase services.
2. May set specific criteria to determine the start of a snow emergency.
3. Snow emergency routes.
4. Authority to close any or all roads in severe conditions and public notification and
coordinate with other emergency agencies should be established (Winter Alliance?)
II. Procedure Manual (developed by staff and approved by elected officials.)
a. Organization Plans
1. General summary of policy includes level of service.
2. Organizational chart showing key personnel.
3. Duties and responsibilities of supervisory staff.
4. Inter-agency coordination.
5. Contracting agreements.
6. Define parking and other ordinances.
b. Operational Plans
1. Calendar of events including when equipment is mounted, training dates, materials
ordered, etc.
2. Map routes, lists showing specific equipment priorities and personnel.
3. Weather forecast and alerting procedures.
4. Personnel scheduling and call out procedure.
5. Storm clean up priorities.
III. Public Information
a. Conduct a ??? public education campaign to inform public of policies, recent changes and ways
for the public to cooperate and improve weather operations.
b. Coordinate winter operation with other agencies (law-fire-other highways)
c. Provide useful public information on road conditions and storm emergencies by using radio,
television and local press.