Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Ban
03/01/2009 - Cambridge Snow Emergency Parking Ban in Effect Sunday, March 1 at 11 p.m.
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Snow Emergency Parking Ban in Effect Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Noon
The city of Cambridge officially declared a snow emergency starting Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Noon
For updates, check the city’s Web site, tune into City TV-8 or call 617-349-4700.
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Cambridge declares snow emergency
The city of Cambridge officially declared a snow emergency starting at noon on Friday.
For updates, check the city's Web site, tune into City TV-8 or call 617-349-4700. For public school closing info, call 617-349-6513.
When a Snow emergency is declared, parking is prohibited on streets signed "No Parking during Snow Emergency." Check signs carefully.
A list and map of prohibited streets can be viewed by clicking on the Snow Storm Procedures link of the Traffic Dept. Website at www.cambridgema.gov/traffic. Some parking garages will provide free parking for a limited time during a declared snow emergency. Call 617-349-4700 or visit above website. Most City sponsored programs are usually cancelled when a snow emergency is declared, but call the respective contact number if needed to confirm the closure.
Plowing Operations
After a major snowstorm, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will clear streets as soon as possible, starting with major arteries. Please don't take it personally if we plow snow back into your driveway, but as we work to keep streets passable, it is often unavoidable. The City's goals of keeping streets open, returning streets and sidewalks to safe, travelable conditions quickly and keeping them clear and accessible can only be accomplished with your participation.
Property Owners Must Clear Sidewalks
Property owners are required by City Ordinance to remove snow from sidewalks next to their property or business within 12 hours of daytime snowfall and before 1 p.m. when it has fallen overnight. They must also remove or melt all ice within 6 hours of the time it forms. Please note that there is a fine for each day of non-compliance. If you are away, it is still your responsibility to ensure that someone clears sidewalks next to your property. Remember to:
- Shovel your sidewalk on all sides of your property, down to bare pavement
- Make path at least 3 feet wide
- Clear ramps at corners and crosswalks
- Chop or melt all ice
- Keep street drains clear of snow
- Consider helping neighbors who may have difficulty clearing their walk.
If you are disabled and/or elderly and qualify as a low-income resident, you may be eligible for an exemption. Call the Cambridge Council on Aging, 617-349-6220 (voice) or 617-349-6050 (TTY) to learn more.
For more information, also visit the DPW Web site www.cambridgema.gov/snow. A new feature on this site will allow you to report unsafe sidewalks.
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Snow emergency declared in Cambridge
The city of Cambridge has declared a snow emergency and parking ban effective at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22.
When a snow emergency is declared, parking is prohibited on streets signed “No Parking during Snow Emergency.” Check signs carefully. Some parking garages will provide free parking for a limited time during a declared snow emergency. For more information on parking, snow and ice removal requirements for property owners, sidewalk enforcement, click here.
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