Seasonal Information – FAQs
When does the Borough pick up leaves?
The Public Works department begins collecting leaves throughout the borough in the fall. A press release will be issued once a specific start date is established. A subsequent press release will be issued upon completion of collection.
Are there winter parking regulations?
Yes. When a Winter Weather Emergency has been declared by the Bedford Borough, vehicles are NOT permitted to be parked on streets, along alleyways or in the Fort Bedford Park parking lot.
Who is responsible for clearing off snow covered sidewalks?
Per §95.035 of the Bedford Borough Ordinances, the owner, occupant or tenant of every property fronting upon or alongside any sidewalk in the Borough of Bedford is hereby required to remove or cause to be removed from all of the sidewalks in front of or alongside such property, all snow and ice thereon fallen or formed, so as to leave a cleared path the full width of the sidewalk or at least thirty six (36″) inches in width, whichever is less. Snow and Ice shall be removed from sidewalks within twenty four (24) hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain or the formation of any ice.
What is the snow removal policy?
Snow will be removed, from Borough streets, when Bedford Borough receives 10″ of snow or more in a 24 hour period or multiple snow falls accumulating more than 10″ in a 72 hour period, or when the Borough Manager determines a public safety condition exists within the downtown area and major school routes.
SNOW REMOVAL AREA
| – Central Municipal Parking Lot |
| – John Street: Both sides – from Juliana Street to Richard Street |
| – Juliana Street : Both sides – from Fort Entrance to John Street |
| – Penn Street – North side – from Richard Street to West Street |
| – Penn Street – South side – from Juliana Street to West Street |
| – Penn Street: North side – from Thomas Street to West Street |
| – Pitt Street – Both sides – from Thomas Street to Bedford Street |
| – Pitt Street – South side – from Thomas Street to West Street |
| – Richard Street – Both sides – from the river to Penn Street |
| – Thomas Street: West side – from Pitt Street to Penn Street |
| – Watson Street: North side – from Bedford Street to Middle School Entrance |
| – West Street: Both sides – from Pitt Street to Penn Street |
Can property owners remove snow?
Yes. Any business or individual that chooses to remove snow does so at their own expense.