[cyclone3483]

I will admit that I haven't read all the posts, so some of this might be fata (sorry). I have a few different thoughts (just my opinion):

-the city needs to add some contingency insurance. If there is X amount of snowfall within a given period, the insurance finances the extra required plowing. This would add some additional (not exhorbitant) cost for the insurance, but would protect the city in case we get another situation like we have now.

-the city should have a process whereby people of limited mobility can apply for special snow clearing status (for their property and the area they need around them, like the bus stop), so when any significant snowfall occurs, a shovel crew (or backhoe operator) will make a clear path for them.

-the city could also take their 'snow angel' idea a step further and use their website to match able bodied volunteers with people in their immediate area that might need assistance with snow removal. I often shovel peoples' walks for them, but you don't always know all you neighbours. Their could be an elderly couple or person of limited mobility right down the street and you don't know it.

-for those that have some $ and a significant snow problem, hire someone with a backhoe to clear it WITHOUT contacting the city. The city will tell you that you can't do that (stupid liability issues), but sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

-finally, if you are just a idiot that refuses to clear your walk, I am considering falling on your sidewalk, making it look like an accident, and suing you for everything you have. Get off your lazy a__ and be a responsible human being for once.

meh, my two cents