Who Should Pay to Fix the Sidewalk?

Sidewalks are easy to overlook—until they’re missing, crumbling, or impassable. In cities like Denver, where walking is essential for many residents, neglected sidewalks aren’t just an inconvenience; they’re a barrier to mobility, safety, and equity. That’s why Denver is making a bold move, taking full responsibility for its sidewalk network and funding repairs through a

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City to allow more time for sidewalk snow removal

Minot property owners may soon find a little extra time after winter storms to manage their sidewalks. The City Council has approved an ordinance on first reading that extends the snow removal deadline from 24 hours to 72 hours. This change aims to improve pedestrian safety and ease the burden on residents during snow events.

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How much would it cost for a municipality to shovel all the sidewalks?

We’ve been covering sidewalk accessibility this week on TheMinotVoice. Two stories, the City of Minot’s initial failure to timely clean sidewalks in their portfolio, and the follow-up comments from elected officials opened the thread. There’s more coverage to come; we’ve filed a FOIA request with the City with hopes that shining a light inside exposes

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