Description
Sidewalk is needed on Edgewood avenue between Allston and Forest on the right hand side of the street going up the hill where there is none. It is impossible for the homeowner to trim the overgrowth due to the dangers of speeding cars and no traffic enforcement. There have been multiple accidents on this location even coming into the yard. The city should be providing a sidewalk and trimming of the overgrowth on a high-speed busy road not the homeowner
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Acknowledged Executive Administrative Assistant - Department of Parks & Public Works (Verified Official)
First step is to have Public Works inspect the location and make a determination about the sidewalk. If there is a city factor impacting the sidewalk's condition (ie. tree) then the city is responsible for grinding/repair. If damage is caused by wear/tear/neglect and would pose a safety hazard, we at Public Works will try to alleviate the hazard by patching it and then deem a full repair is the "resident's responsibility".
In some cases, if area being impacted is severe and involves more than one address, area can be reviewed by the Resource Allocation Committee for a major project. Engineering would oversee new sidewalk replacements.
We at Public Works will always work with property owners to explore how best to get the work done.
Executive Administrative Assistant - Department of Parks & Public Works (Verified Official)