CHARLOTTE — Which Charlotte streets are a top priority when they need to be plowed? It’s a question Eyewitness News Reporter Joe Bruno wondered so he did a records request. In response to the request, the city produced a document outlining the ranking of more than 7,000 streets.
The Charlotte Department of Transportation rates streets Priority Levels 1-5.
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Priority 1 streets are major thoroughfares and streets near hospitals and police and fire stations. Examples include North Tryon Street, North Graham Street and East 7th Street.
Priority 2 streets are minor thoroughfares that sit along CATS bus routes. Examples include North Davidson Street, West Boulevard and West Tyvola Road.
The major and minor collector streets that connect larger neighborhoods are designated as Priority 3. Examples include Sharon View Road, Mulberry Church Road and High Ridge Road.
And Priority 4 is …