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Line 6: − :Sub bases should be well compacted for the same reason. Preventing ponding and ice formation reduces the salting requirements for those surfaces. + − :In winter months efficient salt application should be made along the top of slopes. Melting snow will carry the salt solution down-gradient.+ +
→Effective Grading
===Effective Grading===
===Effective Grading===
Areas for vehicular and pedestrian traffic should be graded between 2 - 4% to reduce the chances of depressions forming. ([https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/110191 maximum permitted 5% for AODA])
Areas for vehicular and pedestrian traffic should be graded between 2 - 4% to reduce the chances of depressions forming. ([https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/110191 maximum permitted 5% for AODA])
* Sub bases should be well compacted for the same reason. Preventing ponding and ice formation reduces the salting requirements for those surfaces.
* In winter months efficient salt application should be made along the top of slopes. Melting snow will carry the salt solution down-gradient.
===Snow Piles===
===Snow Piles===
Storage locations for snow piles should be in sunny areas with low traffic. Consider grading the storage location to distribute the melt-water as sheet flow over a [[Vegetated filter strips|grass filter strip]] into an adjacent BMP, such as a [[Bioretention|bioretention cell]] or [[Infiltration trenches|infiltration trench]]. In some cases, with careful vegetation selection and adequate drainage, the BMP itself can serve as a snow storage location. Snow storage areas should be clearly marked for seasonal maintenance staff.
Storage locations for snow piles should be in sunny areas with low traffic. Consider grading the storage location to distribute the melt-water as sheet flow over a [[Vegetated filter strips|grass filter strip]] into an adjacent BMP, such as a [[Bioretention|bioretention cell]] or [[Infiltration trenches|infiltration trench]]. In some cases, with careful vegetation selection and adequate drainage, the BMP itself can serve as a snow storage location. Snow storage areas should be clearly marked for seasonal maintenance staff.