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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Shoveling a Snowy Sidewalk Is An Act of Resistance - Streetsblog USA

Shoveling sidewalks is a small act of mutual aid and community care that protects accessibility, safety, and serves as resistance to systemic failures.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

After Toronto's snow-clearing fiasco last year, the mayor says this storm's cleanup will be different | CBC News

Toronto must improve snow removal and storage capacity because existing contracts require only plowing, leaving sidewalks and residential roads uncleared after major storms.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
New York City

Cycle of Rage: NYC Is A HELLSCAPE For Pedestrians - Streetsblog New York City

Sidewalks, curb-cuts, bus stops and bike lanes are largely unshoveled after the storm, leaving pedestrians, wheelchair users and parents unable to travel safely.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

After Toronto's snow-clearing fiasco last year, the mayor says this storm's cleanup will be different | CBC News

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New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: NYPD Rejects Ending 'Self-Enforcement' Scandal at Precinct Houses - Streetsblog New York City

The NYPD will retain self-enforcement zones, letting precinct commanders control parking enforcement and refusing to eliminate precinct-based placard privileges.
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