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