Comment 106335

By StephenBarath (registered) | Posted November 20, 2014 at 09:56:41

The Dundurn bike lanes still looked pretty treacherous this morning, but there were cyclists in them. Many sidewalks abutting city-owned property were not cleared earlier this week, along with those in front of a lot of private property.

It can’t be overstated how important it is for sidewalks to be kept clear, and it’s a shared responsibility in Hamilton. Even “just” a few properties not keeping their sidewalks clear can be the difference between some people (particularly older and younger ones) being able to go out and be part of their communities, and feeling unsafe leaving their homes because of the sidewalk conditions.

The municipality’s bylaw complaint form (http://www.hamilton.ca/CityDepartments/CorporateServices/ITS/Forms+in+Development/Municipal+Law+Enforcement+Online+Complaint+Form.htm) is an easy way to communicate to the City when snow isn’t being cleared fast or well enough. My understanding is that this is more about education than enforcement as such, allowing City staff to target certain property owners who might not be aware of their responsibilities and the importance of fulfilling them. If property owners can be made aware of this early in the season, it will be make for much better conditions for people trying to get around on the sidewalks.

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