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A snowplow clears snow off a city street
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What to ‘Snow’ Before You Go

In snowy conditions, understanding how to navigate around snowplows is essential for safety. When flashing blue lights approach, drivers can either continue or pull over, based on road conditions. A new online snowplow tracker provides real-time updates on plow locations, enhancing safety and navigation during winter weather.
A friendly Via bus driver assists an elderly woman with her shopping bags outside an assisted living facility.
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Viva Via: Riding Along with Westminster’s New Free Transportation Service

Gayle and Dolores are making the most of Westminster’s new partnership with Via Mobility Services, a program that offers Westminster residents a free ride within 15 miles of their homes. Residents age 60 and older, or residents experiencing short- or long-term disabilities are eligible for the program, and can take trips for almost any purpose, including doctor’s appointments, recreational activities, seeing friends, or in Gayle and Dolores’ case, a grocery run. 
Two snowplows pushing snow through a parking lot in winter
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Meet Westminster’s Snow Command

When the snow starts to fall in Westminster, in addition to the City’s Public Works and Utilities department, many other city employees put their usual work on hold to jump behind the wheel of a snow plow. In addition to city streets, there are also trails, sidewalks and city facilities that require special attention to ensure residents can safely access services and amenities. To get the job done, more than 60 people from the City’s parks and open space teams, including staff from Standley Lake, and even golf course personnel are called in to help during snow events.