Winter Walking and Cycling

[ijmorlan]

Can't just blame it on the weather (until now, at least). Walking on Ahrens St yesterday, from Young to Queen, the sidewalks were nice and clear, except for a stretch of three consecutive houses where they were treacherously icy. Unless it had been a highly localized ice storm, the only other explanation is a group of delinquent homeowners.

I should clarify I’m not blaming the weather, which is not responsible for the problems, as is proven by the many properties with passable sidewalks. What is true is that some weather conditions will make things worse. This week’s weather is likely, depending on exactly what happens, to make a mess of any property that isn’t extremely diligent; other weather patterns will be fine except for those who do nothing. The actual conditions on the sidewalk are a combination of weather with the property owner’s response.