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Residents cite 40 miles of unplowed roads; TBD funds could cover snow removal, shoulders and mowing
Summary
Speakers noted Whatcom County plows only tier‑1 and tier‑2 roads (about 20 miles), leaving roughly 40 miles in Point Roberts without county snow removal; PRCAC discussed using TBD funds for snow removal, shoulder improvements, mowing, signage and pedestrian safety work.
Residents told PRCAC that county plowing policy covers tier‑1 and tier‑2 roads (about 20 miles in Point Roberts) while around 40 miles remain unplowed; speakers argued TBD funds could legitimately be used to cover snow removal, shoulder maintenance and other transportation improvements not provided by the county.
A resident summarized the coverage issue and urged PRCAC to consider using TBD revenues for services the county will not provide. Participants suggested a mix of short‑term uses (contracted local mowing and shoulder trimming) and longer‑term projects (pedestrian shoulders, drainage fixes, and targeted chip‑seal projects), and noted that cost‑prohibitive projects (for example, large culvert or major chip‑seal work) might still be beyond the fund's capacity.
