[lrt's friend]

The sidewalks need to placed right on the curb like in the older parts of the city, where space is an issue. If we want people to walk to schools or shops or to use public transit, we need sidewalks. On quiet streets, sidewalks on one side are enough. On busy collectors and arterials, sidewalks on both sides.

In my part of the city, there are missing sections of sidewalk on a 4 lane major street and nothing but a narrow paved shoulder which often disappears in winter. It is down right scary to have to walk along there. The city has said it is not a priority to close the relatively short gaps. In most of our community, there are no sidewalks. It is no wonder that few people walk anywhere.