Snow Business for Narrow Roads

Help Yourself, Your Neighbors, Your County

If you live on one of Arlington’s many narrow roadways, you should have received a postcard with tips heading into this winter. Residents on cul-de-sacs will want to pay particular attention as such roads are particularly tricky to clear during and after a big snowstorm.

• Removing vehicles from on-street parking during a storm is the best course of action for a narrow road and really helps the plows(PDF, 126KB).
• Second best: coordinating with neighbors to park all residential vehicles on only one side of a narrow road.
• When shoveling snow, keeping it out of the roadway will prevent all kinds of safety and cleanup trouble.

Following this simple advice will make life easier for you, your neighbors and the County while digging out from any snowstorm.