"winter maintenance"

Commission members and staff shared positive environmental initiatives, including citizen mobilization for the tramway project, the CREDDO ecological transition forum, and reduced salt usage in winter maintenance.

This item authorizes a contract for snow blowing services along the edges of public roads to ensure winter maintenance and safety.

The city awarded a one-season contract to Pavage Inter Cité for snow blowing services along public roads, with an option for a second season.

The Public Works Department clarified that when a street has both a sidewalk and a multi-use path, priority for snow removal is given to the side with the multi-use path if only one side meets the winter viability criteria.

The Commission reviewed the 2025-2026 4-season cycling network plan, which aims to expand winter-maintained cycling paths. The committee recommended that City Council approve new links for the upcoming winter season, subject to budget availability and technical analysis.

The commission addressed concerns regarding winter cycling safety on boulevard du Plateau, the maintenance of the sentier des Pionniers, and the winter maintenance of various recreational trails. City officials discussed potential infrastructure improvements and ongoing coordination with the National Capital Commission (NCC).

The city is implementing a seasonal no-parking zone on Rue Louis-Hébert from December to March to facilitate winter maintenance.

This item concerns the awarding of a contract for snow removal and winter road maintenance services across the City of Gatineau, ensuring safe travel conditions during the winter season.

The city awarded multi-year contracts for snow removal and winter maintenance across four sections of the city to three different firms, totaling over $13.8 million for three seasons. The contracts include provisions for annual price indexing and bonuses for heavy snowfall.

This item covers the review of the 2023-2024 winter snow removal operations and the progress of the Winter Viability Policy. Council members discussed service levels for sidewalks, the use of GPS technology, pilot projects for ecological neighborhoods, and communication strategies to inform citizens about snow removal activities.

The city is launching a pilot project for the 2024-2025 winter season to stop using road salt in designated 'ecological neighborhoods.' This initiative aims to protect water quality and aligns with the 2024-2029 Water Management Plan. A communication plan will be implemented to inform residents.