City of Niagara Falls conducting a telephone survey on Sidewalk Snow Clearing Service Levels

NIAGARA FALLS, ON— The City of Niagara Falls has commissioned ERG National Research to conduct a brief telephone survey to better understand community preferences and needs regarding sidewalk snow clearing services during winter. 

The telephone survey, which will be carried out over the next week, aims to collect direct feedback from the residents about their views and preferences regarding clearing snow from sidewalks. This method of consultation allows us to connect directly with community residents and will enable them to engage in a direct and meaningful consultation.

The phone survey will consist of approximately four questions:

• Do you own a house in the City of Niagara Falls or rent a home in which you are responsible for maintaining the property?
• Do you feel that all sidewalks in Niagara Falls should be cleared from snow and ice in the winter?
• The City is weighing options to keep all sidewalks cleared, either by enacting a sidewalk snow clearing by-law or by increasing the level of service through additional resources and equipment. Do you believe there should be a by-law similar to St. Catharines and Welland, including fines for property owners who don’t clear the sidewalk within 48 hours of the end of a snowfall?
• Would you pay up to a 2% tax increase for the city to clear all city sidewalks during winter, like Grimsby and Fort Erie, including sidewalks in front of houses?

Residents are encouraged to answer the call from ERG National Research (905-367-6188) to share their valuable feedback!

For more details, please visit letstalk.niagarafalls.ca.

For more information, contact:
James Sticca
Director of Operations
City of Niagara Falls
[email protected]