marsumane t1_j9c7bbx wrote on February 20, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Despite the headline, The rundown is car paths are cleared before walkways. The fair way to do this would be to determine the most benefit. Now this can then be defined by multiple categories. Are we aiming for public safety or economics? Or should we do it based on amount of people that pass over the given route per hour? Or when it comes to safety, do we look at how severe the injuries are or perhaps deaths ? Or maybe we just say what is the best way to get it all done as efficiently as possible?

No matter what, I don't think there is a fair way to do it. Suggestions?

west0ne t1_j9e0jwd wrote on February 21, 2023 at 5:52 AM

In our area they treat the main roads first and then move onto the major bus routes, everything else is left untreated and footpaths are never touched. I think that keeping main transport, and in particular public transport routes open makes sense.

capGpriv t1_j9e9yf4 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 7:47 AM

It should be noted those mains roads are also essential for emergency services, not focusing on them would prevent ambulances reaching anyone whose had an accident

west0ne t1_j9ec9w2 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 8:18 AM

Exactly, and because most deliveries are by road they also keep the shelves stocked.