St. John’s Councillor Dave Lane says the city is taking steps to improve the conditions of sidewalks during the winter months, but continued improvements will require a major investment.

Lane, who says he also likes to walk, recently posted a video online asking for more input from residents to keep the conversation going. Lane says is difficult to invest more when council just released a budget that cut the mil rate for homeowners in the capital.

Through December and January the city of St. John’s has already recorded well over 150 cm of snow. That always creates challenges for maintenance crews. Lane says in many cases, no matter how hard they try, or how much they spend, we are at the mercy of mother nature.