April, 19 - 2023
AIRDRIE, ALBERTA –The City of Airdrie’s Roads department will begin residential street sweeping on April 25 and residents are asked to help us make a clean sweep by ensuring their cars are moved off the street.
“Look for large orange signs at entrances to your neighbourhood and ensure your vehicle is moved off the street on the dates indicated on the sign,” says Mike Avramenko, Team Leader of Road Operations. “The orange signs are not located on every residential street, only at the main access roads into the community - we like to say watch for the sign to avoid the fine.”
The City of Airdrie will once again be using a tag and tow program to ensure a clean sweep in City neighbourhoods. Vehicles left in the area can expect to be towed and ticketed. Residents are asked to park vehicles on their driveway or rear garage pad and to remove driveway ramps if they have them.
“Our ultimate goal is to have residents move their vehicles so that our streets can be swept as efficiently as possible, without towing,” says Avramenko.
Cleaning the streets is important for residents' safety and for the environment. It removes winter debris, preventing it from entering the storm drains, keeping city waterways cleaner. It also cuts down on air pollution caused by dust and makes it safer for spring and summer activities.
Residents can follow the crew’s progress and see which neighbourhood is up next on Twitter, at www.airdrie.ca/streetsweepingmap or subscribe to Roads notifications at MyAirdrie.ca to get an email or text sent to you.
Street sweeping inquiries can be made to Public Works at 403.948.8415 or by visiting www.airdrie.ca/streetsweeping.
The City sweeps over 400 lane kilometres of paved residential roads and getting the work done is a collaborative effort between the City and our residents.
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Media contact:
Mike Avramenko
Team Leader, Roads
403.948.8800 ext. 6215
mike.avramenko@airdrie.ca