"In previous years, the Riga City Council provided free sand to sprinkle on the streets in front of one’s house so that people would not slip and fall in case of ice. Will sand also be provided this year?"
Don’t Worry!
According to information posted on the capital's municipal website, Riga residents, who are responsible for a certain section of municipal territory, can also receive anti-slip material (sand) for sidewalk maintenance free of charge this year, just like in previous years. The support is intended for paved areas (asphalt, cobblestones, etc.)
The application for municipal support can be submitted by the property owner, legal possessor, or manager who ensures order in the area adjacent to their property. Up to 50 kg (2 bags of 25 kg each) of anti-slip material can be allocated for one property.
The rules for maintaining adjacent territories are defined by the Riga City Council Regulations Noteikumi par teritorijas kopšanu un būvju uzturēšanu ("Riga City Council Regulations on Territory Maintenance and Building Maintenance").
How to Get FREE Sand
- Submit an application to the Riga District Residents’ Center Rīgas Apkaimju iedzīvotāju centrs via email at aic@riga.lv
- or call 80001201.
- You need to go for the sand with the application (signed with your signature!) explaining why you need to receive the sand;
The form of this application can be signed electronically and sent to the email aic@riga.lv.
Where to Report Violations
If sidewalks, roadways, bike paths, public transport stops, pedestrian crossings, roofs of buildings, etc. are not cleared or poorly cleared, this information (including the address) can be reported:
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by phone 80001201
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by email 1201@riga.lv
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on the website riga.lv.
