<div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">We heard that the City and County are meeting next week to review the snow emergency response.  In light of that, we're running t<a href="https://rootedinrights.org/video/video-seattles-snow-planning-freezes-out-people-with-disabilities/">his video ad</a> targeting City and County elected officials and transportation planners. Here are links to the video on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rootedinrights/videos/1976558532455631/?__xts__[0]=68.ARCfSpPEsoqoQYzxLk5y8cY5hOIJaDIoYlt9EHsnK6Z1yC4NW3sca60sE-CrpGdcbHy3H9LpW5ZEnuD7GsJdbk0mH9weBpl-CGtLbdQjYV7j0s8xyOo2nU-u4lCMGrdobwTiOLWmHjuUZNq1VjtsQAQJIQf2MvJpV3MbsW0NVZm7hEX85beP0jmveqlhpa833iaEM1UxdKs3znEzWv9R9CQH_aMqOVLBozYpkU_8Y4t-926zxgOQdA1Z4gkaiiLwdaB-Cy6do1AUR6RWmLh1ru0mVeXnAa__2z3swORG3o_TcC5gl-umNqhM0FCdUr40wZzU16mT_UGkkMnT5f1bzISsB8dm8XfMI6AWOw&__tn__=-R" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/rootedinrights/status/1106564625246638086" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - please like and share. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div>After releasing the video, we also go this exciting response from SDOT. If anyone is interested in being part of the community forum, let us know. </div><div><br></div><div>-Anna</div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail-gE gmail-iv gmail-gt" style="padding:20px 0px 0px;font-size:12.8px;font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><table cellpadding="0" class="gmail-cf gmail-gJ" style="border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:0px;width:auto;font-size:0.875rem;letter-spacing:0.2px;display:block"><tbody style="display:block"><tr class="gmail-acZ" style="height:auto;display:flex"><td class="gmail-gF gmail-gK" style="white-space:nowrap;padding:0px;vertical-align:top;width:840.406px;line-height:20px;display:block;max-height:20px"><table cellpadding="0" class="gmail-cf gmail-ix" style="border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:840px"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-c2" style="display:flex"><h3 class="gmail-iw" style="overflow:hidden;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:inherit;margin:inherit;text-overflow:ellipsis;letter-spacing:0.3px;color:rgb(95,99,104);line-height:20px"><span class="gmail-qu" tabindex="-1"><span name="Shaw, Michael" class="gmail-gD" style="color:rgb(32,33,36);font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:bold;display:inline;vertical-align:top;letter-spacing:0.2px;line-height:20px">Shaw, Michael</span></span></h3></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="gmail-gH gmail-bAk" style="text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;display:block;max-height:20px"><div class="gmail-gK" style="padding:0px;display:flex"><img class="gmail-f gmail-gW" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif" title="image003.png" alt="Attachments" style="vertical-align: top; background: url("https://www.gstatic.com/images/icons/material/system/2x/attachment_black_20dp.png") 50% 50% / 20px no-repeat; height: 20px; width: 20px; opacity: 0.54;"><span id="gmail-:613" class="gmail-g3" title="Mar 15, 2019, 10:02 AM" alt="Mar 15, 2019, 10:02 AM" tabindex="-1" style="vertical-align:top;margin:0px;font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:0.3px;color:rgb(95,99,104);display:block;line-height:20px">10:02 AM (1 hour ago)</span><div class="gmail-zd gmail-bi4" title="Not starred" tabindex="0" style="display:inline-block;height:20px;margin-left:20px;outline:0px"><span class="gmail-T-KT" style="display:inline-flex;height:20px;text-align:center;width:20px;padding:0px;margin:0px;border:none;outline:none"></span></div></div></td><td class="gmail-gH" style="text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;display:flex"></td><td class="gmail-gH gmail-acX gmail-bAm" rowspan="2" style="text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:top;display:block;max-height:20px"><div class="gmail-T-I gmail-J-J5-Ji gmail-T-I-Js-IF gmail-aaq gmail-T-I-ax7 gmail-L3" tabindex="0" style="display:inline-flex;border-radius:2px 0px 0px 2px;font-size:0.875rem;text-align:center;margin:0px 0px 0px 20px;height:20px;line-height:18px;min-width:0px;outline:none;padding:0px;background:transparent;color:rgb(68,68,68);border:none"><img class="gmail-hB gmail-T-I-J3" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif" alt="" style="background: url("https://www.gstatic.com/images/icons/material/system/2x/reply_black_20dp.png") 50% 50% / 20px no-repeat; height: 20px; margin: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 20px; opacity: 0.7; display: inline-block; padding: 0px; transition: opacity 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0s;"></div><div id="gmail-:463" class="gmail-T-I gmail-J-J5-Ji gmail-T-I-Js-Gs gmail-aap gmail-T-I-awG gmail-T-I-ax7 gmail-L3" tabindex="0" style="display:inline-flex;border-radius:0px 2px 2px 0px;font-size:0.875rem;text-align:center;margin:0px 0px 0px 20px;height:20px;line-height:18px;min-width:0px;outline:none;padding:0px;background:transparent;color:rgb(68,68,68);border:none"><img class="gmail-hA gmail-T-I-J3" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif" alt="" style="background: url("https://www.gst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torynote0"><span lang="EN">(Ord. </span><a href="http://clerk.seattle.gov/~scripts/nph-brs.exe?s3=&s4=117569&s5=&s1=&s2=&S6=&Sect4=AND&l=0&Sect2=THESON&Sect3=PLURON&Sect5=CBORY&Sect6=HITOFF&d=ORDF&p=1&u=%2F%7Epublic%2Fcbor1.htm&r=1&f=G" target="_blank"><span lang="EN" style="color:windowtext">117569 </span></a><span lang="EN">§ 121, 1995; Ord. 90047 § 39, 1961.)</span><span lang="EN"> </span><img border="0" width="1" height="1" id="gmail-m_3187333313641905493_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.gif@01D4DB03.B8EC0F50" alt="https://d.adroll.com/cm/n/out?advertisable=3HOOCY52NBC4PFDJRAMZZT" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.0104in; height: 0.0104in;"><img border="0" width="1" height="1" id="gmail-m_3187333313641905493_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image001.png@01D4DB03.B8EC0F50" alt="https://d.adroll.com/cm/outbrain/out?advertisable=3HOOCY52NBC4PFDJRAMZZT" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.0104in; height: 0.0104in;"><img border="0" width="1" height="1" id="gmail-m_3187333313641905493_x0000_i1028" src="cid:image001.png@01D4DB03.B8EC0F50" alt="https://d.adroll.com/cm/pubmatic/out?advertisable=3HOOCY52NBC4PFDJRAMZZT" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.0104in; height: 0.0104in;"><img border="0" width="1" height="1" id="gmail-m_3187333313641905493_x0000_i1029" src="cid:image001.png@01D4DB03.B8EC0F50" alt="https://d.adroll.com/cm/taboola/out?advertisable=3HOOCY52NBC4PFDJRAMZZT" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.0104in; height: 0.0104in;"><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">SDOT is currently reviewing our public messaging and will be working to increase awareness of the snow removal obligations of private property owners. In addition, we are also interested in some community engagement to solicit feedback from people with disabilities and their experiences resulting from the recent snow storms. We are interested to know if you and others may be interested in participating in this community meeting. If so, we would be happy to work together with you to develop a plan to have these discussions. We are also willing to work together on an ongoing basis as we review strategies for the future.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are currently exploring some opportunities that could address these identified needs, while still complying with local, State, and Federal laws and being mindful of our limited resources. Some of these potential solutions may include:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="gmail-m_3187333313641905493MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Create a City Crews or a Volunteer program that responds to people that may need assistance removing snow at or near their homes for access.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="gmail-m_3187333313641905493MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Augment our pedestrian snow response to help Metro and Sound Transit clear their bus shelters.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="gmail-m_3187333313641905493MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Enforcement: Issue citations to the adjacent property owners of sidewalks, if they do not clear the sidewalks within 24 hours of a lull in the snow storm. People that are unable to clear their own sidewalks could be exempt.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="gmail-m_3187333313641905493MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Enhance our communication to businesses about their responsibility to clear their sidewalks.<u></u><u></u></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="gmail-m_3187333313641905493MsoPlainText">Thanks again for your concerns and passing this information along. This is extremely important, as you are aware, in providing and maintaining routes that are accessible to and usable for all. I’m looking forward to hearing back from you and working with you to brainstorm additional, potential solutions.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt"><u></u><img width="70" height="112" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D4DB16.21D297C0" align="left" hspace="12" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.7291in; height: 1.1666in;"><u></u><b>Michael Shaw<u></u><u></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">ADA Coordinator</span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt">City of Seattle, <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Department of Transportation</span></a></span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt">O: 206-615-1974 | <u><a href="mailto:michael.shaw@seattle.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">michael.shaw@seattle.gov</span></a></u></span><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:4.5pt"><span style="font-size:10pt"><a href="http://sdotblog.seattle.gov/" target="_blan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