Why do snow plow trucks sometimes just ride around when it’s not snowing?
Depending on conditions, the trucks may be applying anti-icing materials, checking road conditions, or returning to the Public Works Center for additional materials. Salt corrodes my car, sidewalk, and drive. Couldn’t you use cinders instead? Abrasives like sand and cinders are used in some areas to increase traction. The use of abrasives, however, would create additional problems with storm water sedimentation and degradation and obstruct storm water sewers. Abrasives also can cause problems if carried inside on shoes and boots. Abrasives do not melt snow and ice and are not as effective at providing safer winter roadways.
