The Town of Okotoks will begin enforcing a parking ban along Banister Drive from Banister Gate to Milligan Drive, to permit crews to complete snow and ice removal. The ban will be in effect Jan. 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
During the parking ban, all vehicles and obstructions must be removed from the road and the public is encouraged to use alternative routes wherever possible to ensure road crews can work efficiently and safely along that road. All other services such as waste collection, emergency responders, and mail deliveries will not be impacted.
Signs designating maintenance routes were installed along key traffic corridors in the community in November 2020 to enable the Town to issue temporary parking bans on these roadways.This enables the Town to be much more efficient in providing all road maintenance requirements, including snow clearing, street sweeping and road construction.
When parking bans are issued, in accordance with Traffic Bylaw 10-10, sections 4.20, 4.21, and 4.22, for the purposes of snow/ice clearing and removal, residents will be notified through the Town’s website and social media channels and local media, including print and radio.
Additional parking ban declarations should be expected in the coming days and weeks while crews continue to improve transportation networks to allow for the safe passage of vehicles and to ensure proper storm water management is achieved.
The Town appreciates the public’s support and assistance while crews continue to deliver road maintenance services for the community throughout the year.
Details regarding parking bans are available at https://www.okotoks.ca/maintenance-routes. For further inquiries, please contact Okotoks Municipal Enforcement (403) 995-6302 or the Transportation business centre (403) 938-8952.
Courtesy of Town of Okotoks
