closed #200314
Traffic Related Complaints
Rogers & Patterson
- Case Date:
- 1/16/2025
Stoplight out
Stoplight out
No snow removal has been done on this very trafficked, very crucial public sidewalk all along this block of 3rd St and the next. There is no reasonable alternative to walking on this sidewalk as there is no shoulder on the road and the road is very busy. This sidewalk is needed to access crucial services like groceries and the University. There is a very thick layer of uneven and treacherous ice. This would be even more of a disaster for a disabled person or someone carrying groceries to navigate.
The corner and sidewalk along 2nd street next to Big Red Liquors is treacherous. Ice covered and hasn’t been touched since the first snow early last week.
The corner and sidewalk along 2nd street next to Big Red Liquors is treacherous. Ice covered and hasn’t been touched since the first snow early last week.
Sidewalk on woodlawn side of Delta Phi Episilon completely covered and unwalkable.
Mounds of snow and ice on sidewalk along side fraternity/sorority.
First, I want to thank you for keeping up with the snow and ice removal over the last several days! I know the city has been extremely busy clearing the snow and ice, and I cannot overstate how much your efforts are appreciated! I do, however, want to alert you to an issue that I've noticed at several intersections/crosswalks in this area. I noticed this issue at both the intersections of Henderson & Atwater and Henderson & Smith (hence why I've chosen a location between the two). I've attached a picture of the intersection at Henderson & Smith [taken at around 10:20 this morning, facing East] to illustrate. These sidewalks have been cleared in one direction (generally toward campus), but the sidewalks that run East/West have been completely blocked off. The ends of these sidewalks are blocked by piles of snow and ice that are 2 or 3 feet tall - taller than the fire hydrants (see picture). This means that anyone who needs to use the sidewalk has to walk out into the road in order to cross the street, which puts both pedestrians and drivers at risk, especially when the rest of the street is covered in ice. Additionally, this is a HUGE accessibility issue - anyone who has mobility issues and/or uses mobility aids, has a service animal, or is similarly impacted by blocked sidewalks will be greatly impacted. These piles of snow will only get worse with the impending snowfall tomorrow, and these will be even more of an issue. Again, I completely understand how busy the city is, and I imagine you're getting similar complaints every couple of minutes. Clearing one sidewalk, however, should not be at the detriment of another. Thank you for your time and your efforts!
Trash collection was on Tuesday. It's Thursday and the cans are still out on Ballantine Rd. north of Hunter.
State of property facing the road has been neglected for several months. Owners/tenants using the front yard as storage for fill dirt? See the picture. The dumping may be impinging upon the easement.
Sidewalk Snow removal has been totally inadequate on both sides of Woodlawn for the entire length of the block between 3rd and Atwater. For every snowfall basically ever. All week we have just had to walk in the street or slip and slide and break our arms. It’s always like this.