BrooklynCommunity Board 14

Snow Removal Plan 2011 / 2012

Alvin M. Berk Shawn CampbellChairperson District ManagerCommunity Board 14 Community Board 14

Michael R. Bloomberg Marty MarkowitzMayor PresidentCity of New York Borough of Brooklyn

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................................................1

FOREWARD & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...........................................................2

INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................3

HOW A SNOW PLAN WORKS..............................................................................4

ROLE OF THE AGENCIES.....................................................................................6

SNOW EMERGENCY STREET..............................................................................8

PRIMARY STREETS...............................................................................................9

SECONDARY STREETS.......................................................................................11

COMMERCIAL STREETS IN COMMUNITY BOARD 14.................................13

DEAD END STREETS...........................................................................................14

OVERPASSES, UNDERPASSES, SERVICE ROADS, FOOT BRIDGES, STEPS,

PREDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS..........................................................................16

SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................17

SPECIAL APPRECIATION...................................................................................18

MAPS......................................................................................................................19

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FOREWARD & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSINTRODUCTION

This Plan for Snow Removal is a multi-agency effort coordinated through Community Board 14’s District Service Cabinet.

The purpose of the plan is to insure a swift, orderly and quality snow removal operation for BK-14 and the residents and businesses of Flatbush and Midwood.

The Mayor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Sanitation are the lead agencies responsible for Coordinating Citywide Snow Removal Operations. This plan works in concert with Citywide planning by translating those activities to the local service districts. Local Planning enhances Snow Removal Operation by:

Identifying specific community needs Planning for accessibility to those needs Developing snow routes in priority order to facilitate access, and Maximize the use of City personnel and equipment through coordination of personnel

assignments so each agency knows what they are expected to do.

In order to have a Citywide common basis for snow removal, roadways have been analyzed, classified and placed in priority order by the Department of Sanitation. The following definitions are used for classifications: Emergency Routes, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Roads.

On the basis of snow forecasts from weather services, the Department of Sanitation and the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Services, will classify the storm category. Within hours of the precipitation, personnel will be mobilized and deployed as required, to maintain a uniform snow removal capability.

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HOW A SNOW PLAN WORKS

The Department of Sanitation begins an around the clock “snow watch” during the snow season. This enables them to respond promptly to snow and ice storms at any time with a force of trained and experienced personnel to operate snow equipment. As part of agency’s snow watch operation, several weather services regularly provide forecasts.

If snow is predicted and snow alert declared, equipment is prepared in local districts and extra personnel are called into service.

First response to snow or ice conditions is the deployment of salt spreaders to help melt snow, slush and ice. In most cases, the application of salt is all that may be needed.

When snow reaches two to four inches in depth, snow plows are deployed. The snow plowing fleet is composed mainly of refuse collection trucks fitted with snow plows. The number of plows deployed depends upon severity of storm and road conditions.

When a storm intensifies to the point that it requires the emergency involvement of other City agencies, coordination becomes essential. Efforts such as Community Board 14’s Snow Removal Plan can assist participating agencies with local coordination to assure that residents of Flatbush and Midwood receive a quality, swift and orderly snow removal service.

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HOW A SNOW PLAN WORKS

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ROLE OF THE AGENCIES

COMMUNITY BOARD 14During a major snow storm, the District Manager will consult with each of the agencies to assure proper coordination of the Plan.

DEPARTMENT OF SANITATIONThe Snow Emergency routes will be cleared first followed by other Primary, Secondary and Tertiary routes. An additional tertiary designation is currently under consideration by the Department to improve snow removal ability on Dead End streets. There are 50 Dead End streets within Community Board 14. The unique geography of these locations requires the use of a smaller vehicle, which can be fitted with equipment plowing and salting. (see following pages for lists and maps).

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/BUREAU OF HIGHWAY OPERATIONSThe Bureau will have responsibility for snow removal on overpasses, underpasses, service roads, foot bridges, steps and pedestrian crosswalks. The Police Department’s Traffic Division has the responsibility for tow trucks, capable of removing abandoned and disabled vehicles during a major snow emergency. Other agencies have tow trucks assigned to their districts for various functions. However, the use of these during emergencies has been limited. Consideration should be given to coordination of other available tow trucks to supplement the agency’s efforts. (see following pages for lists and maps). The Department of Transportation’s Division of Franchises Concessions, and Consents through its franchisee Outdoors Systems Advertising, has responsibility for removing snow and ice from interior and exterior of bus shelters within 24 hours of the snow cessation.

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONThe Parks Department personnel will be assigned to clear snow from the perimeters of all parks and playgrounds. During a severe snow, parks personnel assist the Department of Sanitation in snow removal at designated crosswalks, catch basins and bus stops as follows:

From the Parade Ground, personnel will be assigned to Parkside Avenue from Coney Island Avenue to Flatbush Avenue --- Caton Avenue from Coney Island Avenue to Flatbush Avenue --- Church Avenue from Coney Island Avenue to Flatbush Avenue

From Kolbert Park, personnel will be assigned to clear Avenue M from East 16th Street to East 19th Street

When outer areas of parks are cleared, key entrances and passageways into interior of parks and playgrounds are cleared.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT /EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)The Fire Department has an internal plan for snow emergencies. Their plan includes maintaining personnel levels to assure sufficient capabilities during an emergency. Although the agency has its plan “in-place”, the Battalion Chief participates yearly in the planning of Community Board 14’s Snow Removal Plan.

The Emergency Medical Services component of the agency is responsible for emergency medical assistance through the 911 emergency system. One of the aspects of their snow preparation is the use of four-wheel drive vehicles to insure their accessibility to the residents of our community during a snow emergency. EMS also participates in the planning of Community Board 14’s Snow Removal Plan.

POLICE DEPARTMENTThe Police department has an internal plan. Within the plan, there is a provision for hazardous and dangerous street conditions. Part of that plan calls for the pre-determination of the location that a foot patrolman will be assigned to, so as to prevent dangerous congestion, to expedite traffic movement and to keep intersections open. Their plan also provides for coordination efforts with other City agencies. The District Manager Consults with this agency yearly to insure proper coordination of the Snow Removal Plan.

POLICE DEPARTMENT/TRAFFIC DIVISION Traffic Division will have the responsibility for towing abandoned and disabled vehicles.

TRANSIT AUTHORITY – RAPID DIVISIONThe Transit Authority is responsible for snow and ice removal in front of and alongside of subway stations. The stations within Community Board 14 are Brighton BMT Line: Parkside Avenue, Caton Avenue, Church Avenue, Beverley Road, Cortelyou Road, Newkirk Avenue, Avenue H, Avenue J, Avenue M ; IRT Line: Flatbush/ Nostrand Avenues Junction; Culver Line: (F-Train) 18th Avenue station.

TRANSIT AUTHORITY – SURFACE DIVISIONAs a rule, have no capability to remove snow at bus stops but will respond to special conditions on emergency basis.

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SNOW EMERGENCY STREET

Q. WHAT IS A SNOW EMERGENCY STREET?

Snow Emergency Streets are streets that have been designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation as main thoroughfares to be used during a declared snow emergency.

Q. WHAT IS A DECLARED SNOW EMERGENCY?

Depending on the severity of the precipitation, as projected by National and Local weather services, retained to assist the Department of Sanitation, the agency then determines the classification of the citywide snow operation which can be one of three classifications, the most severe being a SNOW EMERGENCY.

Q. WHERE ARE THE SNOW EMERGENCY STREETS IN COMMUNITY BOARD 14? (See Map A in back)

Coney Island Avenue Nostrand Avenue Flatbush Avenue Ocean Avenue Kings Highway Ocean Parkway Linden Boulevard Parkside Avenue

Q. WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MOTORIST DURING A DECLARED SNOW EMERGENCY?

*(1) When the Commissioner declares a State of Snow Emergency, no person shall stand or park a vehicle upon a street designated by signs as a snow street, or upon any part of the right of way, until such time as the Commissioner declares the prohibition of such standing or parking terminated.”

(2) When the Commissioner declares a state of snow emergency, no person shall operate a vehicle upon a street designated by signs as a snow street or upon any part of the right of way, unless the drive, traction or powered wheels of said vehicle are equipped with skid chains or snow tires, until the Commissioner declares the state of snow emergency terminated.”

*Section 4-12, (1), and (2) of the Department of transportation. Traffic Rules

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PRIMARY STREETS

Q. WHAT IS A PRIMARY STREET?

A Primary Street (First Priority) is a street that includes all Snow Emergency Streets and meets the following criteria:

1. A main traffic artery, main thoroughfare or a lifeline streetsuch as highways expressways, drives, or bridges;

2. Feeder approaches to, and exits from bridges, tunnels, ferries, highways or airports;3. All streets within concentrated food produce, industrial, financial,

theatrical/amusement, shopping areas;4. All bus routes, private and City-owned;5. Streets which have located upon them facilities such as fire houses, police stations,

hospitals, community facilities, etc.

Q. WHERE ARE THE PRIMARY STREETS IN COMMUNITY BOARD 14? (See Map B in back)

East-West Streets From ToAvenue H Flatbush Avenue East 32 StreetAlbemarle Road Flatbush Avenue Bedford Avenue18th Avenue McDonald Avenue Coney Island AvenueAvenue J Coney Island Avenue Nostrand AvenueAvenue L Coney Island Avenue Nostrand AvenueAvenue M Coney Island Avenue Nostrand AvenueAvenue N Coney Island Avenue Nostrand AvenueAvenue O Bedford Avenue Kings HighwayAvenue P Coney Island Avenue East 23rd StreetBeverley Road Flatbush Avenue Bedford AvenueCaton Avenue Coney Island Avenue Bedford AvenueChurch Avenue Coney Island Avenue Bedford AvenueClarendon Road Flatbush Avenue Bedford AvenueClarkson Avenue Flatbush Avenue Bedford AvenueCortelyou Road Coney Island Avenue Bedford AvenueDitmas Avenue Coney Island Avenue Flatbush AvenueElm Avenue East 14th Street East 15th StreetFarragut Road Ocean Avenue Nostrand AvenueFoster Avenue McDonald Avenue Nostrand AvenueGlenwood Avenue Ocean Avenue East 32nd StreetKings Highway Ocean Avenue Nostrand AvenueLinden Boulevard Flatbush Avenue Bedford AvenueLenox Road Flatbush Avenue Bedford AvenueNewkirk Avenue Coney Island Avenue Flatbush AvenueParkside Avenue Coney Island Avenue Flatbush AvenueSnyder Avenue Flatbush Avenue Bedford Avenue

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East-West Streets From ToTilden Avenue Flatbush Avenue Bedford AvenueWoodruff Avenue St. Pauls Place Flatbush Avenue

North- South Streets From ToBedford Avenue Clarkson Avenue Kings HighwayConey Island Avenue Parkside Avenue Avenue PEast 14th Street Avenue M Elm AvenueFlatbush Avenue Parkside Avenue Avenue IMcDonald Avenue L.I.R.R. Avenue FNostrand Avenue Foster Avenue Kings HighwayOcean Avenue Parkside Avenue Avenue POcean Parkway L.I.R.R. Avenue FSt. Paul’s Place Parkside Avenue Caton Avenue

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SECONDARY STREETS

Q. WHAT IS A SECONDARY STREET?

A secondary street (second priority) is any street that is considered:1. Reasonably heavily trafficked but not a Primary Street;2. Used as an alternate route for a Primary Street;3. The short length of residential area streets that feed into Primary Streets;4. The main access street in limited industrial or commercial areas (unless such a street

is Primary).

Q. WHERE ARE THE SECONDARY STREETS IN COMMUNITYBOARD 14? (See Map B in back)

East – West Streets From ToAlbemarle Road Coney Island Avenue Flatbush AvenueAvenue H Coney Island Avenue Ocean AvenueAvenue I Coney Island Avenue Ocean AvenueAvenue K Coney Island Avenue Nostrand AvenueAvenue O Coney Island Avenue Bedford AvenueCampus Road Hillel Place Ocean AvenueCrooke Avenue Parade Place Ocean AvenueDorchester Road Coney Island Avenue Flatbush AvenueDuryea Place East 22nd Street Flatbush AvenueGlenwood Road Coney Island Avenue Ocean AvenueMartense Street Flatbush Avenue Bedford AvenueRegent Place Ocean Avenue Flatbush AvenueStephens Court East 23rd Street Flatbush Avenue

North–South Streets From ToAmersfort Place Farragut Road Campus RoadArgyle Road Caton Avenue Dorchester RoadEast 14th Street Avenue H Avenue LEast 15th Street Avenue H Avenue PEast 16th Street Beverley Road “Q” Station Foster AvenueEast 16th Street Avenue M Avenue PEast 17th Street Church Avenue Caton AvenueEast 17th Street Albemarle Road Foster AvenueEast 18th Street Caton Avenue Dorchester RoadEast 19th Street Tennis Court Dorchester RoadEast 21st Street Woodruff Avenue Foster AvenueEast 22nd Street Ditmas Avenue Foster AvenueEast 23rd Street Ditmas Avenue Foster AvenueEast 26th Street Flatbush Avenue Campus AvenueKenilworth Place Farragut Road Campus Avenue

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North–South Streets From ToMarlborough Road Caton Avenue Foster AvenueParade Place Parkside Avenue Caton AvenueRugby Road Caton Avenue Foster AvenueSt. Paul’s Place Caton Avenue Church AvenueStratford Road Caton Avenue Dorchester RoadWestminster Road Caton Avenue Dorchester Road

TERTIARY STREETS

All Streets not listed as Primary or Secondary are considered Tertiary streets.

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COMMERCIAL STREETS IN COMMUNITY BOARD 14(See Map C in back)

Commercial Street From To18th Avenue McDonald Avenue Ocean ParkwayAvenue J Coney Island Avenue East 16th StreetAvenue M Coney Island Avenue Ocean AvenueChurch Avenue Coney Island Avenue Bedford AvenueConey Island Avenue Parkside Avenue Avenue PCortelyou Road Coney Island Avenue East 17th StreetFlatbush Avenue Parkside Avenue Avenue INewkirk Plaza n/a n/aNostrand Avenue Glenwood Road Avenue JNostrand Avenue Avenue L Kings HighwayParkside Avenue Ocean Avenue Flatbush Avenue

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DEAD END STREETS

Street From Street To StreetEast 3rd Street Walsh Court off Foster AvenueWalsh Court East 5th Street Dead EndEast 7th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 8th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 9th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 10th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 12th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 12th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 13th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 13th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 15th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 15th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 16th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 16th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 17th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 17th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 18th Street off Avenue H LIRREast 18th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 19th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 19th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 21st Street off Avenue I LIRREast 22nd Street off Avenue I LIRREast 23rd Street off Avenue I LIRREast 24th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 26th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 27th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 28th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 29th Street off Avenue I LIRREast 31st Street off Avenue I LIRREast 32nd Street off Aurelia Court Dead EndAurelia Court off East 31st Street Dead EndAvenue H at East 15th Street w/s of BMTAvenue H at East 16th Street e/s of BMTAvenue I at East 15th Street w/s of BMTAvenue I at East 16th Street e/s of BMTLocust Avenue at East 15th Street e/s of BMTWellington Court off Rugby Road w/s of BMTWellington Court off East 17th Street e/s of BMTWaldorf Court off Rugby Road w/s of BMTWaldorf Court off East 17th Street e/s of BMTGlenwood Road off Rugby Road w/s of BMTGlenwood Road off East 17th Street e/s of BMTDekoven Court off Rugby Road w/s of BMTDekoven Court off East 17th Street e/s of BMTIrvington Place off East 17th Street e/s of BMTMarlborough Court off Foster of Marlborough Road

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Street From Street To StreetEast 16th Street off Beverley Road w/s of BMTKenmore Terrace off East 21st Street between Church Ave& Albemarle Rd.Albemarle Terrace off East 21st Street between Church Ave& Albemarle Rd.Martense Court off Martense Street between Flatbush & Church AvenuesDitmas Avenue off East 16th Street ConstructionDitmas Avenue off Marlborough Road Construction

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OVERPASSES, UNDERPASSES, SERVICE ROADS, FOOT BRIDGES, STEPS, PREDESTRIAN

CROSSWALKS

Street From Street To Street CodeAvenue O East 15th Street East 16th Street 5-6Avenue N East 15ht Street East 16th Street 5-6Avenue K East 15ht Street East 16th Street 6*Coney Island Avenue Avenue H Avenue I 1East 14th Street Avenue H Avenue I 1East 15th Street Avenue H Avenue I 1East 18th Street Avenue H Avenue I 4 (closed)*Ocean Avenue Avenue H Avenue I 1*Flatbush Avenue Avenue H Avenue I 1Bedford Avenue Avenue H Avenue I 1Foster Avenue East 16th Street Marlborough Road 1*Newkirk Avenue East 16th Street Marlborough Road 1Avenue L East 15th Street East 16th Street 6*Nostrand Avenue Avenue H Avenue I 1Glenwood Road East 17th Street Rugby Road 4-5Ditmas Avenue East 16th Street Marlborough Road 1Dorchester Road East 16th Street Marlborough Road 1*Cortelyou Road East 16th Street Marlborough Road 1*Beverley Road East 16th Street Marlborough Road 1Albemarle Road East 16th Street East 17th Street 4-5East 18th Street Caton Avenue Church Avenue 1*Church Avenue East 17th Street East 18th Street 1Crooke Avenue Ocean Avenue St. Pauls Place 1*Caton Avenue Ocean Avenue St. Pauls Place 1St. Pauls Place Caton Avenue Church Avenue 1*Avenue H East 15th Street East 16th Street 2*Avenue J East 15th Street East 16th Street 2*Avenue M East 15th Street East 16th Street 2East 3rd Street Walsh Court Elmwood Avenue 1McDonald Avenue Elmwood Avenue Foster Avenue 1*Ocean Parkway Avenue H Avenue I 1

1 – Overpasses 2 – Underpasses3 – Service Roads4 – Foot Bridges5 – Steps6 – Pedestrian

Crosswalks

* Indicates Priorities

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SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every owner, lessee, tenant, occupant, or other person having charge of any lot or building must clean snow and/or ice from the sidewalk within 4 hours after snow has stopped falling, or by 11:AM if snow stopped falling after 9:00 PM the previous evening. If the snow or ice becomes frozen so hard that it cannot be removed, the sidewalk may be strewn with ashes, sand, sawdust, or similar suitable material within the same time limits. The sidewalk must be thoroughly cleaned as soon thereafter as the weather permits.

Administrative Code Section 16-123 (a&b)FINE: $50-100

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SPECIAL APPRECIATION

Special thanks to the very capable and knowledgeable Cabinet participants who have contributed to this project on behalf of Community Board 14 – Flatbush and Midwood.

Department of Sanitation

Department of Parks and Recreation

Police Department

Fire Department

Department of Transportation

And special thanks to:

Brooklyn Community Board 14 District Manager’s Staff Irina LermanAnya Hoyer

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MAPS

MAP A – SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES WITHIN CD14

Snow Emergency RouteMAP B – PRIMARY & SECONDARY SNOW REMOVAL STREETS, CD14

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Primary Streets Secondary Streets Tertiary Streets

MAP C – COMMERCIAL STREETS, CD14

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Commercial Street

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