Maintaining Safe and Accessible Sidewalks

As temperatures drop, the challenge of maintaining safe and accessible sidewalks becomes a top priority for cities, campuses, contractors, and municipalities. Whether you’re managing the walkways of a bustling downtown core, a sprawling college campus, or a local neighbourhood, ensuring that sidewalks are free from snow and ice is critical to public safety. Trackless Vehicles offers a suite of attachments specifically designed to help tackle the winter maintenance challenges of sidewalk snow removal and ice control.

The Double Trip Plow: Effective Snow Clearing

Above: A Trackless MT7 and Double Trip Plow attachment removing snow from a sidewalk.

The first line of defence in winter sidewalk maintenance is removing snow buildup before it becomes compacted and icy. The Trackless Double Trip Plow is engineered to handle heavy snowfall, making it ideal for clearing snow off sidewalks quickly and efficiently. This attachment features a tripping mechanism that allows the blade to avoid damage when it hits obstacles, such as raised manholes or uneven sidewalk tiles—a critical feature when working on urban sidewalks or college campuses where elevation differences can be common.

The Double Trip Plow’s versatility also makes it a great fit for contractors who maintain multiple sites with varying sidewalk conditions. With its durability and ability to handle large volumes of snow, it’s an essential tool for clearing sidewalks in a timely manner.

Snow Lion Ice-Breaker: Tackling Hard-Packed Ice

Above: The Snow Lion Ice-Breaker is a great tool for breaking up icy surfaces.

Once snow has been cleared, ice can still present a major safety hazard on walkways. This is where the Snow Lion Ice-Breaker excels. Ideal for both cities and universities that experience high pedestrian traffic, the Ice-Breaker uses multiple rows of steel teeth to break through ice layers that have bonded to the sidewalk surface. This ensures that even hard-packed, stubborn ice can be chipped away and removed, restoring traction and safety to the area.

The Snow Lion Ice-Breaker is especially useful for contractors who must keep sidewalks ice-free in areas that experience fluctuating winter weather, where daytime melting and nighttime freezing create hazardous icy patches. Its ability to remove ice without damaging the concrete makes it a highly efficient solution for long-term winter maintenance.

Rear Mount Sidewalk Spreader: Applying Salt and Sand for Ice Prevention

Above: Follow up your ice removal program with the Rear-Mount Sidewalk Spreader attachment.

After snow and ice are removed, the next step is to prevent reformation. Trackless offers the Rear Mount Sidewalk Spreader to distribute salt, sand, or other de-icing agents evenly across sidewalks. This attachment ensures that walkways remain ice-free longer by providing an even spread of material, which reduces the likelihood of ice forming in high-traffic areas.

For municipalities that manage vast networks of sidewalks, the Rear Mount Sidewalk Spreader is an essential attachment to maintain long-term sidewalk safety. This spreader is also ideal for campuses and contractors who need a reliable method to prevent icy conditions without the hassle of manually spreading de-icing materials.

Flexible Solutions for Various Winter Maintenance Needs

Whether you’re responsible for the upkeep of city sidewalks, university campuses, or commercial properties, Trackless Vehicles has the tools you need to ensure that pedestrians can travel safely throughout the winter months.

• Municipalities benefit from the high efficiency and durability of the Double Trip Plow and the Snow Lion Ice-Breaker, which keep public walkways safe during periods of heavy snowfall and icy conditions.
• Campuses with extensive pedestrian walkways can rely on these attachments to maintain clear and safe sidewalks, even in areas with challenging weather patterns.
• Contractors appreciate the flexibility and reliability of the Trackless system, allowing them to service multiple properties with ease and confidence.

Maintaining safe and accessible sidewalks during winter doesn’t have to be a daunting task. By equipping your municipal tractor with the right tools from Trackless Vehicles, you can ensure that your walkways are clear, safe, and compliant with safety regulations all winter long.

Get in touch with your local Trackless Vehicles dealer today to schedule a demo and see the power of the Trackless MT7 for yourself.