Why do residential areas get plowed last?

We must keep major streets open to allow buses, emergency vehicles away to get to all parts of our City. As soon as we are certain major streets are clear, equipment is moved into residential areas.
 
Major Streets: We have twenty so-called "First Attention Routes" with a total of 150 lane miles to be plowed. These routes are top priority during a snow event.
 

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1. When does the city remove snow?
2. Why do residential areas get plowed last?
3. How much equipment is plowing at one time?
4. What does all this cost?
5. How much salt does the City use?
6. What about snow removal?
7. Who do I call if I have a problem with snow removal?
8. How do I report a pothole?
9. Is sidewalk repair in a subdivision the City's or resident's responsibility?