Prince George, B.C. – Just as one year ago, the changing of seasonal weather from winter to spring conditions seems to be ahead of schedule in the Prince George area. However, City Hall reminds you that winter parking restrictions are still in effect.

Those restrictions won’t be lifted until April 15^th and adherence to them is a must, especially in light of the street cleaning now underway.  City workers have moved from snow clearing to removing winter traction material from streets and lots.

“In order to ensure the fastest possible cleanup of neighbourhood streets, residents are asked to avoid parking on the street during spring sweeping,” says Director of Public Works Gina Layte Liston. “If sweepers have to maneuver around parked cars, this slows sweeping and leaves a sandy and dusty area once the vehicle moves.”

The City’s Clean Air Bylaw outlines requirements related to dust. “Removing traction material quickly is important to reduce the dust that contributes to poor air quality, but the manner in which the material is removed is equally important,” says Layte Liston.

Key points of the bylaw include:

• Dust control procedures (air filters) or dust suppression liquids (water) must be used at all times.
• This also applies to leaf blowers, brooms, and vacuum sweepers.
• When dust suppression liquids are used, they must be applied in sufficient quantities to prevent dust.
• When an Air Quality Advisory is issued, all sweeping activities must stop immediately.

You can get further information on the City’s website.

Organizations wishing for additional information on road and parking lot dust control can contact the Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (250-612-0252).