How does The City provide snow and ice control on Calgarys sidewalks?
Using a Council-approved priority system, City crews sand, salt, and clear snow and ice from 206 km of sidewalk. This includes snow clearing and/or sanding of Olympic Plaza, Stephen Avenue Mall and Barclay Mall, as well as overpasses and steps. It also includes snow clearing and/or sanding of sidewalks and wheelchair ramps adjacent to major roads, collector roads, and bus routes, where sidewalks do not abut private property. For sidewalks adjacent to private property, home owners, occupants, and businesses are requested to help keep sidewalks safe for pedestrians by removing snow or ice that accumulates within 24 hours after the snowfall. There is no change to sidewalk clearing under the interim policy. See the frequently asked questions about sidewalk snow clearing.
