Winter Walking and Cycling

[MidTowner]

That guy has written about the issue in the past. I find it ridiculous that he says that the data in the TriTag report are “largely anecdotal” (they’re not), when he has written to the effect that, since neighbours on his street seem to clear their sidewalks, there is no issue with the status quo.

Note that he doesn’t propose any solutions, creative or otherwise. Regarding City clearing of sidewalks, ee asks “Our work week started with a heavy snow fall and our office was filled with stories of extra-long commuting times and a dearth of plows on the roads. Should we expect sidewalks to be cleared more efficiently if the city is put in charge?”

It’s true that driving took longer on Monday morning. Some roads were not cleared by mid-day. I’m sure plenty of people’s driving commutes were slow. But those roads were cleared by Tuesday. It would be absolutely wonderful to have sidewalks cleared as efficiently as that. Instead, plenty were never cleared at all, and if it weren’t for the thaw last Thursday/Friday, probably still wouldn’t be.

I’ve written letters to the Post in reply to this guy’s thinking (I’m using the word liberally here) on the issue; I don’t think I’ll bother again, though.