Watch your step. Avoid tripping and slipping on the sidewalk. Pay attention.
When out and about enjoying fresh air in the great outdoors, safely navigating city sidewalks from one neighborhood to the next matters. Always be mindful of sidewalk care and maintenance to avoid trip hazards.
Now that it’s January when ice and snow also can create hazardous conditions when out and about, tread even more carefully. Beware of black ice and slippery spots under foot.
In its December issue, PN presented its case regarding care and maintenance, rules established by the City of Naperville for repairs and upgrades that need to be identified by owners and initiated by complaints. Yes. The City of Naperville wants residents to complain about needs of sidewalk repairs and upgrades to help keep sidewalks safe.
The long story, sometimes repetitive to impress readers about the importance to help keep everybody safe and healthy, is posted online. To read all about unlevel sidewalk squares and trip hazards, read Sidewalk Safety Matters Every Season from December 2024.
Kindly note, the City of Naperville also seeks to help raise awareness about unlevel sidewalks and the need to make the pathways safe for all of us who use them for regular exercise, walking dogs or visiting neighbors.
—PN
Editor’s Note / A PN reader in White Eagle suggested we contact local homeowners’ organizations in Naperville to help spread the word regarding sidewalk care and maintenance. All assistance is welcome to help keep this community safe for all ages.
Remember to shovel sidewalks! Note also that city code states that residents and/or property owners are responsible for shoveling snow and ice from sidewalks within 48 hours of a weather event to keep them safe and passable. Also, clear snow around fire hydrants to aid firefighters and around meters to aid utility meter readers.
