Ever wonder why Seattle’s transportation department plows some streets during a snow storm and not others?
Each year, the city releases a map detailing which streets will get level one priority (achieve bare and wet pavement on all lanes), level two priority (achieve bare and wet pavement on one lane in each direction), and level three (curves, hills and stopping zones treated).
The goal is to keep major arterials and bus routes clear, but that means most residential streets won’t see a plow.
Seattle under a blanket of snow in December 2008
Around Maple Leaf, Lake City Way is a level one street. 15th Avenue Northeast, Roosevelt Way Northeast, Fifth Avenue Northeast, 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Northgate Way are all level two streets.
You can check out the citywide map or take a look at the map for Maple Leaf.
