City urges winter sidewalk upkeep for safety and access

When it snows, the city sends out plows to keep the roads safe for drivers, but what about pedestrians?

While roads are being cleared of snow and ice, sidewalks often remain blocked and can be hazardous to walk on

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In this type of weather, many people will opt to walk on the road, creating an additional hazard for both themselves and drivers

We spoke with Erie Deputy Police Chief Rick Lorah about what everyone can do to keep each other safe.

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“Be safe, obviously the weathers bad, you should be slowing down regardless, but take a look out, take a look for people that are going to be walking on the road, because, like I said, it’s their only way to get around. Obviously, like I said for drivers, keep an eye out, but for people that are walking, and for people that are on bikes, obviously reflective clothing is, year-round, something we like to see you do, just make sure that people can see you,” he said…

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