Q&A
Snow removal techniques for the Brooklyn promenade and other special locations
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Acting Commissioner Lojan discusses the unique snow removal approach for the Brooklyn promenade on the BQE and mentions other locations with special snow removal techniques.
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The Brooklyn promenade (BQE from Tillery Street to Atlantic Avenue):
- DSNY still plows this area
- DOT treats it with de-icing machines instead of salt
- This is likely due to weight restrictions in the triple cantilever area
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Other locations with alternative snow removal techniques:
- East River crossings such as the Brooklyn Bridge and 59th Street Bridge
- These are maintained by DOT, likely using similar methods to the Brooklyn promenade
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The specific reasons for these alternative methods are best explained by DOT
- These special techniques are used in areas with unique structural or environmental concerns
Shaun Abreu
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I'd also like to recognize council member Julie Menon for joining us.
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Next question.
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DSNY's borrow based snow plans reference that the Brooklyn promenade of the on the BQE from Tillery Street to Atlantic Avenue will not be salted and that DOT will treat it with de icing machines.
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Can you explain why the why the difference in our removal mechanism is used in that location?
Javier Lojan
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Sure.
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So, just to be clear, we still plow that area.
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So we still maintain the plows.
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I have to defer to DOT for the specifics, but that's the area, the triple cantilever area.
0:27:40
And I know they've made a lot of adjustments with some weight restrictions over there.
0:27:45
So I don't want to speak on their behalf, but they that's the area that they've, you know, been looking to make some adjustment time over there.
Shaun Abreu
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Based on your knowledge, are there any other locations in the city where alternative snow removal techniques are used?
Javier Lojan
0:27:57
Yeah.
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So DOT, maintains the East River crossing such as the Brooklyn Bridge, 59 Street Bridge, and I believe that they use those methods as well there.
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Okay.