"I heard from many residents across every neighborhood during and after the storms. It is clear they were frustrated with the snow removal response. When sidewalks are not cleared promptly, when bus stops are buried, and when streets remain difficult to navigate, that affects our seniors, families, small businesses, and especially residents with disabilities."
"Cassandra Xavier, who is blind, said that she had to walk in roadways instead of sidewalks, exposing herself to traffic. Snow on sidewalks throughout the city was not cleared widely enough to allow for visually impaired people to adequately use their white canes."
Boston faced criticism over snow removal efforts following major winter storms, with residents and City Council members expressing frustration during a hearing. People with disabilities reported dangerous conditions, including blocked sidewalks forcing blind individuals into roadways and inaccessible bus stops. While cleanup after the second storm improved, attendees compared Boston's response unfavorably to Montreal and New York City. Proposals discussed included purchasing snow melting machines and creating a seasonal "snow corps" matching volunteers with seniors and disabled residents. City Council members acknowledged worker efforts but called for studying and potentially adopting strategies from other cities to better serve vulnerable populations.
Read at Boston.com
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