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Public Open House, winter 2019-2020

13 July 2020

The following themes emerged from the Snow Policy Public Open House on February 25, 2020 and from feedback submitted via email throughout the duration of the Operational Pilot.

General Feedback

  • Consider changing winter speed limit
  • Manage community expectations regarding service levels

Prioritization Framework Feedback

  • Clarify roles & responsibilities
  • Prioritize Emergency Services
  • Prioritize sidewalks

Sidewalks and Winter Walkability Feedback

  • Consistency across neighbourhoods
  • Consider drainage when exploring clearing options
  • Lower winter speed limit to 30
  • Prioritize high traffic pedestrian routes and pedestrian safety
  • Active transportation

Roads: Driving and Parking Feedback

  • Enforcement of parking bylaws
  • Safety - ensure pedestrians and vehicles can use together
  • Lower winter speed limit to 30
  • Clear intersection corners
  • Tighter coordination of plowing and snow removal

For more information, check out the Background documents on the right hand side at the top of this page.