It’s that time of year again, Denver, when drivers must jump out of their vehicles to squint at red and white signs posted throughout their neighborhoods to see if their cars are in danger of a $50 street sweeping ticket.
Residential street sweeping season revs up on Tuesday, April 3, and the city of Denver wants to remind residents to, kindly, get out of the way.
In addition to mild parking inconveniences, the city said street sweepers help keep debris out of the air and water.
“Last year, Denver Public Works swept enough pollutants off the streets to fill Coors Field with a pile of dirt and debris stacked almost 12-feet high!” read a Denver Public Works news release.
In 2017, Denver’s street maintenance crews swept 148,466 lane miles, collecting 62,330 cubic yards of dirt and debris, the release said.
Even if residents fall into a false sense of security — sure the street looks as though it has already been cleaned — Denver Public Works said it’s still important not to park during the restricted times because a sweeper could need to return to make another pass.
Denverites can sign up for sweeping reminders through
