Originally Posted by
crazybikerchick
Snowy sidewalks that see a lot of use become compacted and turn to ice.
Right, which is why they need to be shoveled right away. I'll bet that residents can do it faster than any city service can do it, too.
(btw -- please don't just shove it into the street. It gets compacted into ice there, too, and makes it worse for all road users.)