Bike Lane Clearing

What This Service Involves

Bike lanes are the first thing a plow buries and the last thing anyone clears, which pushes riders into vehicle lanes during the worst conditions. In a region where people commute by bike through the winter, that is a real safety gap on campuses and private roadways. We clear the lane to its full width without windrowing snow back into it from the adjacent drive. Shaded stretches get traction treatment because that is where black ice lingers into the afternoon.

Benefits

Keeps cyclists out of vehicle lanes during snow; Clears the full lane width without windrowing snow back; Treats shaded stretches prone to lingering black ice; Supports year-round bike commuting on your property

Our Process

1) Clear the bike lane to full width with compact equipment; 2) Direct plowed snow away from the lane, not into it; 3) Remove any berm left where drives cross the lane; 4) Treat shaded sections against black ice

What Affects the Cost

Lane length and width to maintain; Equipment sized to fit the lane; Extent of shaded, ice-prone sections; Coordination to avoid windrowing snow back in; Treatment frequency across the event

Best Time of Year

Add bike-lane clearing to your winter plan before the December cold snaps that catch commuters off guard.