Wow, it was a real challenge getting out of the West Springs/Strathcona/Coach Hill area this morning...
I don't really expect them to sand every side street, in fact, I'd rather just see them focus on keeping main streets sanded, plowed, and safe.
Whatever money the city saves using its current low-cost road clearing strategy is a false savings to the Citizens of Calgary. You might save $40 on taxes, but your car insurance is probably higher than it would be if the city were more agressive about keeping roads clear and safe. Not to mention the amount of time (and cost to employers because of employee absenteeisim) that people would save on mornings like today where there is traffic mayhem.
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