Winter Driving Tips

The Town is gearing up for winter, and our fleet of snow plowing equipment is ready for snowfall. Are you?

To be prepared for winter driving conditions, the Snowmass Village Police Department and Public Works crews offer the following recommendations:

Winter Driving Tips:

• Make sure your vehicle is equipped with adequate snow tires.
• Keep your ice scraper handy in the winter. Thoroughly clean snow and ice from your windshield, windows, mirrors, and lights before driving.
• Make sure you have plenty of de-icer windshield wiper fluid.
• Drive carefully when icy conditions are present.
  • Approach intersections slowly, and double check for traffic and pedestrians before pulling out into an intersection or roadway.
  • Never crowd the plow. Give them space to work.
  • Don’t tailgate other vehicles. Allow for plenty of space between vehicles in case traffic slows or comes to a stop.
• You can also catch a ride with the Village Shuttle. Drivers work hard to keep shuttles running during snow storms. And... It's free!

Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

Save the date! The John Bemis Annual Community Potluck Dinner will be Sunday, November 19th at 5pm. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, and stuffing will be served, and we ask community members bring a dish that serves 8. If your last name starts with:

• A - H: Bring a Dessert
• I - P: Bring a Salad
• Q - Z: Bring a Side Dish

A $100 prize, courtesy of Alpine Bank, will be awarded to the best salad, side dish, and dessert. 

Lift-Up Canned Food Drive:

As always, volunteers will be accepting non-perishable food items for Lift-Up to help families in need. Please bring items to donate and drop them off near the entrance.

Thank you!
This event wouldn't be possible without the generous support and coordination of many people and organizations. A special thank you to the Snowmass Chapel, Alpine Bank, the Westin, and the Town of Snowmass Village!

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Award-Winning Roundabout

The Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) recently presented the Small Community Transportation Award to the Town for the new roundabout on Brush Creek Road.

According to the APWA nomination, “the project serves as a traffic engineering example in innovation to increase traffic service levels, public safety, and pedestrian safety.” The project was also selected to receive the award due to its ability to transfer best practices to other communities, and the level of cooperation that was displayed between the developer, the Town, contractors, businesses, and the community.

Read the full story online by following the link below.

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Paid Parking & Winter Shuttle Schedules Begin

On Thanksgiving Day, The Village Shuttle will begin operating on their Winter Schedule. This means all of the regular routes, 1 - 8, will be in operation, and riders can expect more frequent rides, all day, everyday, at no cost. 

Take a ride on the Village Shuttle. You can preview the winter schedules online at snowmasstransit.com.

Paid Parking in the Village Lots Resume for the Winter 

Paid parking in the Village Lots also goes into effect on Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to apply for your residential parking permits as soon as possible to make sure we have your vehicle in our digital parking system before Thursday, November 23rd. 

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