01-09-2017, 10:55 PM
(01-09-2017, 10:40 PM)jamincan Wrote: I'm a part of a running group that as part of our warm up, runs up Erb to Westmount. I've noticed all winter that the sidewalks are generally okay in this stretch with the occasional exception. The major problem, however, is that most people on corner lots don't seem to shovel to the street crossing so that there is now a series of hurdles you need to negotiate when running up Erb. I'm not sure how those with mobility issues are supposed to cope.
"how those with mobility issues are supposed to cope."...well, they're not.
Sadly, I think that's in the City of Waterloo, who's bylaw officers have explained to me that they do not require property owners to clear snow in crosswalks (on the sidewalk yes, but if the plow pushes a snow bank into a crosswalk, on the actual road then no). They know this is a problem, but have no answer to give. Literally no human being on Earth is responsible for removing this snow.
Walkable community indeed.