SERVICE REQUESTS

Report road problems to 231-922-4848 or email us at: gtcrc@gtcrc.org

WINTER MAINTENANCE

Salt prices have skyrocketed 18% over last year's price. Nearly 10% of our budget is designated for salt. How does that affect you? The GTCRC has typically used a sand-salt mix for snow and ice control, but this year motorists will see more sand. Salt has melting qualities within a certain temperature range, but sand will provide traction.

Motorists may see roads cleared, but not necessarily down to pavement. This will require old-fashioned good driving skills and proper vehicle maintenance, such as driving for conditions (lower speeds) and good tires (with tread and proper inflation).

GTCRC ordered winter salt early and will have a typical year's supply. But if winter features more snow and ice than normal, more days with early morning black-ice conditions or late day/week-end blasts, service levels will need to be adjusted to make it through the season.

Some long-term employees joined the rank of retirement over the last 18 months. These capable and knowledgeable employees have not been replaced due to declining funding sources. Our primary funding source has not changed since the mid-90's, provides no inflationery adjustment and is not tied to the fuel costs. How does this affect you? The number of miles to be plowed virtually remains the same as development growth has wained. However, the miles per plow route have increased meaning it will take longer for your road to get plowed.

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Adopt-a-Road

GENERAL INFORMATION

Since 1991, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission has been involved in a cooperative effort with local groups and families to retain the natural beauty of our area. There are 188 total routes, with some available for adoption.

Groups enroll for a two-year membership and perform three trash pick-ups per year along a two-mile section of county road. An annual safety meeting among volunteers is required.

The Road Commission provides two recognition signs, training video, trash bags and vests as well as picking up the trash after the route has been cleaned.

CLick on this link to view the routes that are currently available. Open Routes

For more details, call Joanne Tuck at (231) 922-4848, extension 201.

2008 PICK-UP DATES

2008 Pick-up dates were as follows: Spring, April 21-27; Summer, July 12-20 and Fall, September 13-21.

If your group cannot clean your route on the scheduled dates, please call us so that alternate pick up arrangements can be made.

Thanks to all the groups and individuals who participated in keeping Grand Traverse County clean and beautiful!