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Council orders plan to prioritize snow removal at crosswalks, curb cuts and pedestrian islands after storm complaints

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Summary

After residents and multiple public commenters reported blocked curb cuts and impassable sidewalks following a storm, the council asked staff to develop a policy prioritizing crosswalks, pedestrian islands and curb cuts, and directed outreach to property owners and community groups.

The Cambridge City Council directed the city manager on March 3 to develop a formal policy prioritizing removal of snow from crosswalks, pedestrian islands and curb cuts.

Public commenters described hazardous conditions after a recent snowstorm and freeze, reporting unpassable curb cuts and sidewalks that prevented seniors and people with mobility limitations from reaching crosswalks. Several…

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