Comments on: Snow Policy Must Change

By: Margit

Margit — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:56:51 +0000

Hi Don, It is good to see that you are very well informed on the issue of road clearing. I wanted to add my perspective to the debate. I am a resident of Grandview Heights. I am sending this email to highlight the somewhat sorry state of our side streets. I needed to call a tow truck this evening because the ruts were deeper than my car (actually SUV) could handle. Much more serious situation if an emergency vehicle is required. I note that plows work the bus routes in the neighborhood and could efficiently handle the side roads but often leave. Thanks for staying focused on our city’s issues.

By: Rae Farrell

Rae Farrell — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:50:48 +0000

May I suggest that IM-Park a company who has a virtual monopoly on parking downtown be told that if they do not clean out the snow in their public parking lots that they will be heavily fined by the city and or risk they’re operating licence not be renewed.
Does the City have any control over this bunch.
They IM-Park should have a corporate responsibility to provide a safe area to park and walk.
Go take a look at the mess in their lots.
It has been two weeks now, and no effort at all has been made.
Ask your self how a handicapped person in a wheel chair or a brittle older person can manage getting through the porridge like moguls of snow in these lots
As parking is at such a premium downtown the choice to simply use another parking lot service who is proactive and cares about peoples safety is not usually an option available to most of us.
When you have the only parking for blocks they don’t have to care.
Can we/you make them care?

By: JOHN S

JOHN S — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:53:03 +0000

What I do not understand, why home owners and bussinesses can not shovel thier sidewalks ? I have a walker and I and going to , go to the NEWS, once again , but this time as a handicapman I am going to start shoveling thier sidewalks. Maybe all handicap and Senior’s, should be shovelling , so we can jump in the box earlier, with heart attacks because EDMONTONIANS, are trying to isolate us in our homes ?

By: Don Iveson :: Edmonton City Councillor, Ward 5

Don Iveson :: Edmonton City Councillor, Ward 5 — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:15:54 +0000

[...] post is a follow up from my Snow Policy Must Change [...]

By: Evan

Evan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:46:02 +0000

I also grew up in Winnipeg, and believe their practice is working very well there, I would love to see it here.

By: Paul Yip

Paul Yip — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:19:17 +0000

p.s.

Or some other city’s managements are superior, but our inferior???!!!

Thanks.

By: Paul Yip

Paul Yip — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:17:27 +0000

I read your article from Edmonton Examiner, this is the 1st one so far as I know from a city official. I am always wondering why some other cities can plow and clean immediately as snow falls, but, edmonton can only put on dirt every snow to make the whole city dirty and muddy and has to wait for May/June to clean once a year? Are some other cities superior and we inferior???!!! Other cities’ tax might be a little higher, but definitely not huge.

Thanks.

By: Tys von Gaza

Tys von Gaza — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:51:21 +0000

I have to agree with Jim Good. I live on 112st, I work from home, but I daily see the hard willed cycle heads trying to navigate the “official” city bike route to work. I’m constantly surprised by the number who try to navigate the streets in winter on two wheels and this should be encouraged! While I don’t daily commute, often times I need to run an errand from home and I try to bike when I can. Biking in this oatmeal is impossible.

The city has designated Park Allen an EcoMobility community. 112st is the major cycle route for this community to access both the university and downtown. I’m confused as to why the city is trying to promote “EcoMobility” while not following through and making the bike routes safe and useable all year round. If the city is trying to be a leader then they are definitely not leading.

All us cyclists are asking for is a safe way to get to work. Can we please clean up these bike routes and promote cycling to a year round option? Lets get some cars off the roads!

Thanks,
Tys

EcoMobility links:
http://www.doniveson.ca/2009/06/17/ecomobility-in-edmonton-iclei-day-three/
http://www.edmonton.ca/environmental/programs/local-motion-eco-friendly-transportation.aspx

By: Jim Good

Jim Good — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:38:13 +0000

We discuss bikes because some of us continue to ride to work, and deserve at least the same consideration given cars. I end up using the sidewalk when the streets aren’t safe to ride. The city has been doing a pretty good job on most of the paths I use regularly.

I concur that many people are frustrated when told we can’t afford to do what they consider fundamental duties of our city management, yet can afford world’s fair bids and the Indy race. I support both of those initiatives, but not at the cost of reducing basic services I consider essential in our climate.

Thanks Don.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:56:16 +0000

the u of a in general is a very high traffic, and high density area…. it makes sense to give it a greater priority than the suburban streets with very low density. you got to get the most bang for your buck.