Dead-end streets deserve more rapid attention

I live on a dead-end street and our street is often not plowed for several hours (and sometimes more than a day) after other "local" streets are plowed. I understand that special equipment is required to clear the parking spaces in the middle of our court, but it would be helpful if a standard plow could at least clear the majority of the road so that we could get in and out. If it's a matter of man-power, I'd suggest diverting some of the sidewalk plowing crews -- the sidewalks are usually plowed several times before our road is addressed.