ADOPT A SHALER TOWNSHIP ROAD
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f you are interested in helping to keep Shaler Township clear of litter, then join
other residents and adopt a Shaler Township road. Residents may sign up for a
one (1) year or three (3) year commitment. The three (3) year commitment will
give the individual the option of having signage on the road.
Sign up at www.shaler.org under Community. The sign-up link will provide a
suggested listing of Shaler Township roads but, you may choose another road or
park in the form. State or County roads must be adopted through the PennDOT
or Allegheny County website.
Commitment Requirements include:
• Cleaning the adopted road once a quarter and informing the Township that
the road has been cleaned. Please call the office at 412-486-9700 or e-mail
to: [email protected]
• Wearing a safety vest and exercising good judgement and caution on the
roadway.
• One-year or three-year commitment.
• Notify the Township at least one (1) week prior to a scheduled clean up day
and the time. The Township will notify the Police Department of your
activities.
The Township will provide garbage bags, safety vests and work gloves for clean-
up days. Questions may be directed to [email protected] or call 412-486-9700.
WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE
Snow Removal on Roads: Please assist the Public
Township Right of Way – Removal of Structures:
As the Township Public Works Department prepares for
winter road maintenance, please remove all basketball
hoops and other obstructions or structures within 10 feet of
the edge of the paved portion of the public street or highway
in the Township.
Chapter 225-107 of the Township Zoning Code states that
it is illegal to place any structure within 10 feet of the edge
of the paved portion of any public street or highway in the
Township.
If these obstructions or structures are not removed from
the public right-of-way, the Township will not be responsible
for any damage sustained to the structure as a result of snow
removal in that area.
Works Department during the winter months and snow
removal by following the suggestions below:
• Whenever possible, please park in your driveway and
not on the street during a winter storm. This will help
the drivers on their snow routes.
• Do not blow or shovel snow on the street after it’s
been cleared. This is a violation of Township Code
Chapter 192, Article II, and carries a fine of $600.00
• Monitor winter storm tracking through the media,
plan accordingly and try to avoid unnecessary travel
during these storms.
• Unless you have an emergency, please do not call the
Township office to report that your street has not been
cleared. Rest assured, if it’s snowing, we’re working.
In addition to Township streets, our crews are
responsible for all county and state roads with the
exception of Route 8. Streets are prioritized according to
high traffic, public transportation and school bus routes
first.
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