[blparent] Off-topic sidewalks I can't get through because of snow.

Sat Dec 19 04:14:05 UTC 2015

It might help if you could research the law in your state/city as to what
the guidelines are for keeping sidewalks clear. 

Rob Kaiser
Email;
rcubfank at sbcglobal.net

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From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Off-topic sidewalks I can't get through because of
snow.

Thanks for clarifying the situation for us.

Judy

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From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Briggs
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Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 8:14 PM
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Cc: Tara Briggs; Steve Jacobson
Subject: Re: [blparent] Off-topic sidewalks I can't get through because of
snow.

 Hi all, I am just writing with an update on the sidewalk situation for
anyone who is curious. I got a hold of a man from my city does code and
forcing. He very kindly went out looked at the area and got after three
businesses. He told them they needed to get it cleared up. The other problem
I am having is a long a part of the walk where somebody from out-of-state
owns the property and it's a canal. He said he would come and take a look at
that my husband uses a power wheelchair I need to cut curbs to be free of
snow. He very kindly gave me the name of the people that are in charge of
that. I really appreciate his help. 
Anyway, that's where things stand right now. For those who are curious is a
mile between my condo and the track station where I have access to public
transportation. It is primarily businesses along the route.
Thanks!
Tara.  
PS I was so grateful to have the help from somebody from my city. The kind
of kindness sure gives me faith and hope 

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> On Dec 17, 2015, at 7:50 PM, Steve Jacobson via BlParent
<blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Tara,
> 
> First, I agree with you that it is worth trying to find a solution to 
> this rather than just assuming that paratransit is the only way around 
> it.  We have a lot of snow and ice here in Minneapolis, and there is a 
> city law that walks must be cleared within 24 hours.  However, that 
> doesn't mean they are cleared well, and sometimes one has to get 
> somewhere before the 24 hours are up.
> 
> To make any kind of meaningful suggestions, it is necessary to 
> understand more about what you are encountering.
> 
> What do you mean when you say the sidewalk is blocked?  Is there large 
> piles of snow across the walk or is it more that it has not been 
> shoveled so there are several inches of loose snow covering it?
> 
> How far do you have to walk on uncleared sidewalk to get to the 
> transportation you need?
> 
> Is this primarily a business or residential area, and is the city 
> responsible for clearing the sidewalks or is it the responsibility of 
> the residents?
> 
> How busy are the streets?  I would not rule them out, but some thought 
> needs to be given to maximize safety.
> 
> For many of us, winter is simply a necessary part of life, but it 
> brings with it somechallenges.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Steve Jacobson
> 
> ----Original Message-----
> From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara 
> Briggs via BlParent
> Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:34 PM
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> Cc: Tara Briggs <thflute at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blparent] Off-topic sidewalks I can't get through because of
snow.
> 
> Hi all, I am writing with a question that might or might not be off topic.
> The sidewalks from my house are so badly blocked with snow that I 
> would need to walk into the street to get to public 
> transportation.this concerns me because I have my 16-month-old 
> daughter that I carry on my back and I don't really like the idea of 
> walking out into the street with her.have you guys had any luck 
> resolving this issue? I have tried the city manager who complains 
> about how annoying the businesses are and then has his guys shovel it 
> a couple times a year I have tried the mayors office who tells me to 
> use Paratransittransportation.  I do not like this idea because you 
> can wait for up to 30 minutes in the cold waiting for your ride. It 
> would take me less time to walk to transportation than that. Addition, 
> it's four dollars a ride and I don't want to spend that money. The 
> other problem I have with it is you have to schedule it the day 
> before. I feel I have a right to leave my house and take 
> transportation when I want to. Not when you Teays paratransit says I 
> can.I have now tried the disability Law Center who says they'll get back
to you in a couple days.anyway, any help or suggestions of what you guys
have done on this particular issue that has worked would be great!
> Thanks
> Tara
> 
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