(01-18-2018, 07:50 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: Why is a 24/7 sidewalk clearing service so ridiculous an idea. We do it for roads...which are an order of magnitude larger. Yet we can't for sidewalks?
I think the problem is magnitude of injury.
Advocates always use the excuse "but cars are so dangerous because they're heavy, that's why I can break the rules when I walk or bike, because I'm light and won't hurt anyone or get hurt" - well, now that same argument explains exactly why it's important to keep the road clear.
People don't generally die if a little bit of snow is on the ground. But people do if the roads aren't clear.