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Page 3 <br /> and stre t number are marked at the end of the shift, minimizing the chances <br /> of missi g a street. If a different operator is assigned to a particular <br /> area, he or she knows immediately what <br /> area was swept the day before and where to begin. The following is an <br /> example f the route sheet format. <br /> ((Insert graph 1: Sweeping route example)) <br /> For each area, the routing sheet also includes information on the closet <br /> dumping ites, approximate total curb mileage, and the location of fire <br /> hydrants <br /> The rout s were developed by the sweeper operators, then fine-tuned for <br /> efficien y. Operators are still encouraged to suggest route changes that <br /> will fur her improve efficiency. Involving the operators give's them <br /> ownershi in the route design. <br /> Developi g predetermined routes reduced training time for new operators, <br /> since th y simply follow the routing sheet. They no longer have to know <br /> <br /> where al the one-way and dead-end streets are located. <br /> <br /> Once the sweeping routes were approved, we next looked at how daily sweeping <br /> areas we a assigned. With the old system, sweepers sometimes were working <br /> right ac oss the street from one another. This approach placed too much <br /> <br />