[Vision2020] SIDEWALKS

[Art Deco]

Janesta,

Thank you for reminding us all again that there are those who have 
difficulty navigating and traveling.  You have my sympathy.  Even though I 
am more or less able-bodied, there are many places in Moscow including parts 
of the business areas where I walk with trepidation when it is icy.

Three ideas are offered for discussion:

1.    This situation may represent an entrepreneurial opportunity for some 
individuals or groups.

2.    Perhaps we should start posting the names of the 
businesses/organizations who do not keep their sidewalks safe on V 2020 and 
on various community bulletin boards.  The consumer can then decide whether 
to patronize them.

3.    Perhaps the city council could be encouraged to work actively on this 
problem.

Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)
deco at moscow.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Janesta Carcich" <janestacarcich at yahoo.com>
To: <vision2020 at moscow.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 2:20 PM
Subject: [Vision2020] SIDEWALKS


> Greetings!
>
> Isn't it a gorgeous day out today? This is my favorite
> kind of winter day. There is a lot of fresh white
> snow, and a brilliant blue sky. A perfect day to go
> Christmas shopping downtown, I would love to, but I
> can't.
>
> Many of the sidewalks are as slick as the skating rink
> at the fair grounds.  It seems like every year when we
> have snow like this, we go though the long process of
> talking, and then talking about the police warning
> businesses, then, talk some more about giving a
> tickets. Most of us have lived in Moscow long enough
> to know it is our responsibility to keep our sidewalks
> clear.
>
> Four years ago, I had both knees replaced. My
> physician advised me, if I were to slip and fall on
> the ice,(or whatever) I would be seriously injured. He
> told me that most of the time, the break is right
> above the shin, where the titanium prosthesis is
> screwed into my bone. If this happened, I would
> possibly spend up to four months in the hospital, or
> lose my leg, or legs below the knee.
>
> To be safe, I have to stay home. The money I would be
> spending downtown shopping is being spent on the
> Internet Christmas shopping.
>
> It would behoove those businesses that don't keep
> their walks clear, to do so. In the long run, you will
> make money. Not only by having more shoppers, but also
> by not having to pay the medical bills if someone
> injures themselves in front of your business.
>
> People who use a wheelchair can't get out now, even
> those with electric ones. I have many friends who use
> a chair as their only means of transportation. They
> are stuck at home. How would you like to be stuck at
> home? It is no fun. People who use crutches, canes, or
> are otherwise unsteady on their feet are also at dire
> risk.... and not shopping on Main Street.
>
> I noticed several places today as I drove on Main
> Street today.. You know who you are. It isn't only
> Main Street. Even the high school sidewalk is bad!!
>
> If you can't keep your walk clear due to a physical
> problem, I am certain there are many people out there
> who are eager to earn some money keeping your walk ice
> free.
>
>
> Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
>
> Janesta Carcich
>
>
>
>
>
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