NJ Snow Removal Costs Beat Record
The Transportation Department spent a record $62 million keeping New Jersey’s roads clear of snow this past winter even though less snow fell.
The money spent during the 2012-13 season eclipsed the $56 million spent during the 2010-11 winter.
The state averaged 20.8 inches of snow this winter compared to 44.4 inches in 2010-11. DOT spokesman Steve Schapiro said they responded to 37 events, including 24 that required a statewide mobilization.
They spread nearly three times as much salt as last year. Average pay of 1,700 contractors increased from $137.62 per truck per hour to $172.15.
This article appeared in print on page 5 of edition of Hamodia.
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