Sidewalk maintenance

Dear Editor:

RE: Sidewalks, Feb. 23.

I would like to echo the comments made by Paul Taylor in last week’s Advertiser. Our roads are generally well maintained during winter but sidewalks are definitely an issue.

To be fair, I believe township staff do their best but if, as a community, we want to promote active and sustainable transportation, the condition of our sidewalks in winter has to improve.

In 2023, our council has approved the addition of bike lanes and improvements to sidewalks along St. David Street as a “starting point” to promote active transportation. In accordance with MTO regulations, the new bike lanes must be kept clear during winter.

I only hope that when this is required, that our council also has a plan to keep the sidewalks that run alongside the bike lanes, clear too.

Edward O’Shaughnessy, Fergus