Why do the sweepers move so slowly?

Street sweepers have a traveling speed of 20-25 MPH when empty and 15-20 MPH loaded.  The working speed while sweeping is about 5-7 MPH.

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1. When will my street be swept?
2. How do I have my road considered for additional sweeping?
3. We had a heavy rainfall and my street is covered with debris, what will be done about it?
4. Why do the sweepers move so slowly?