Who’s responsible for clearing that snow and ice off the sidewalks?
Under city law, the onus is on the adjacent property owners and occupants to keep sidewalks clear.
Traffic Lab Questions and Answers
Read through expertly-sourced answers to thoughtful and compelling questions about Seattle’s thorny transportation issues. If you have a question or idea for Traffic Lab, send it to trafficlab@seattletimes.com. We may feature it in an upcoming column.
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