closed #200263
Sidewalk Snow Removal
435 S Walnut ST
- Case Date:
- 1/14/2025
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.
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.
Lots of foot traffic in area and pedestrians walking in roadway
Walking kids to school- sidewalk not shoveled from Jan 4 snow, or Jan 10 snow. Driveway plowed both times so can’t think owner is unaware.
Snow not shoveled at all this week on sidewalk
Sidewalks on the north side & west side of 5th 3rd bank left unshoveled & to ice over, forcing me to walk in street.
Sidewalk in front of Bloomingfoods not shoveled & left to ice over as of 1/13/25.
Sidewalk for these private properties have remained unshoveled, forcing me to walk in streets as a disabled man.
Trash has not been picked up at 2612 S Rogers St. Yard waste (Xmas tree) has also not been picked up. My neighbor's trash has also not been picked up.