Key items in this update:
Clear sidewalks & curb ramps; Do not shovel snow into streets; Inspectors out
Hoboken public works crews and contractors, as well as Hudson County and the Hoboken Business Alliance, continue to clear snow and ice from public roads, sidewalks, and City properties. Residents and property owners are reminded to remove snow and ice from sidewalks on, and adjacent to, their property, along with adjoining curb ramps or curb cuts. Please remember, it is illegal to shovel snow back onto streets or onto fire hydrants. Those who don’t keep sidewalks clear may be issued fines.
City inspectors are currently conducting sidewalk inspections throughout Hoboken. If you see unshoveled or untreated property, please report it by emailing sanitationinspectors@hobokennj.gov.
It is illegal to drive with accumulated snow or ice on any part of your vehicle in the State of New Jersey. If you must drive today, please make sure to clear your entire car of snow and ice before getting on the road, to prevent snow and/or ice from flying off and causing safety hazards for yourself and others.
Please see below for important health and safety tips when removing snow.
Emergency Snow Routes in effect; do not park on snow emergency routes
Snow emergency routes are still being enforced, and vehicles parked in snow emergency routes are subject to towing. This is necessary to allow public works crews to continue clearing snow and ice on public property, for emergency vehicles to move throughout Hoboken, and for the safety and welfare of all residents. Please do not park on snow emergency routes until the restrictions are lifted.
Emergency snow routes in Hoboken are labeled with street signs that read “No Parking When Road Is Snow Covered.” A map of emergency snow routes is available on the City’s website www.hobokennj.gov/snow and are listed below:
Snow emergency routes will be lifted by the Office of Emergency Management when streets are plowed sufficiently, and to the extent that parking will not interfere with the flow of traffic for emergency operations.
Temporary No-Parking signs remain in effect on the east side of Grand Street between Third and Eighth Streets. If snow is not cleared, it can prevent vehicles from parking within the parking lane, causing them to encroach into the travel lane and block the flow of traffic, including emergency vehicles. Only when signs are removed, will parking be allowed.
Waste and recycling collection resumes tonight
Please place garbage in a container with a tight-fitting lid, next to comingled recyclables, at the curb after 7:30 p.m. in residential areas, or after 9 p.m. in the Limited Business Area. The City’s contract hauler will collect both waste and recycling tonight, separately.
Waste in public trash cans will be collected throughout the day today. The City appreciates residents’ patience with waste collection, as public works crews prioritize snow removal operations.
Other suspensions, cancellations & closures
New Jersey Transit has resumed service on the 126 bus route, limited service on train lines, and service on the Light Rail system. For more information, please head to https://www.njtransit.com/
Municipal offices in City Hall and the Multi-Service Center are closed today, as are Hoboken public schools, and the Hoboken Public Library.
All recreation and senior programming is cancelled today.
Hop service, street cleaning, and metered parking are all suspended today. Street cleaning is suspended tomorrow, as well.
The City will continue to enforce safety-related parking regulations, including illegal parking, blocking crosswalks, and double parking. Loading zone regulations will also be enforced to ensure businesses and residents can continue to receive deliveries.
Garage parking discount extended
The City’s Department of Transportation and Parking has extended the parking discount until Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m.
Anyone parked in Municipal Garage B, Garage D, or the Midtown Garage, which are at capacity, at the discounted $5 rate per 24-hour period, should remove their vehicle by 4 p.m., Tuesday. Those who do not will be charged the regular hourly rate for any time in the garage before 4 p.m. Saturday and after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
To avoid delays exiting the garages, please plan to exit early, as lines can form when the discounted rate ends.
Use caution in icy conditions and extreme cold
The City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to urge residents to stay off the roads and avoid travel if possible. If walking, do so on sidewalks and stay out of the street. Roadways and walkways will remain icy and slippery. Please use extreme caution, and dress appropriately, if you must be outside, as temperatures will remain below freezing.
Shoveling safety tips
Hoboken EMS/HVAC and the Hoboken Health Division recommend the following tips to shovel safely:
Stay informed
Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Hoboken and Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management on social media for updates:
Residents should also sign up to receive alerts by email and text message at www.hobokennj.gov/alerts. Please provide your email, as the majority of Nixle advisories are sent to an email address and not via text.
For more information on Hoboken's winter weather operations go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/winter-weather-operations.
