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posted 10/06/09 04:20 PM | updated 10/06/09 04:20 PM
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SDOT is All Over Winter this Time

By Michael van Baker
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Let's see, we've done Snowpocalypse and Snowmageddon. What's next? Whatever it is, SDOT is gearing up to handle it. Besides showing off their new operations room in the above video, they are explaining winter to you on their blog. "Seattle is not Snoqualmie Pass!"

There's also a pdf of a Snow Map, which includes Seattle's snow and ice routes, lists important telephone numbers and web sites, and offers preparedness tips. I know many of you would like to offer SDOT preparedness tips of your own, but please be patient! The map may turn out to be useful because, as West Seattle Blog reports, SDOT is committing to "bare pavement" on certain routes.

Here is something I can't stress enough: "Property owners, both in residential and business areas, are responsible for shoveling their sidewalks and steps." However badly SDOT stumbled in handling the snow last year, we, the Seattle citizens, were worse about keeping sidewalks clear. Many never bothered to make a stab at it, despite my glances of disapproval. This year I will be keeping a snow shovel handy to whack malingerers with.

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