Issue acknowledged assigning to Technical Services

SCormier assigned this issue to SCormier

Is there some reason that this hasn't been fixed in 3 weeks?

Per Technical Services - We are currently working on our 2-5 year sidewalk plan which we will have for the October Commission. As of right now, the North Section of Marion from Shelburne Rd to Ledgemere is scheduled within the 5 year plan.

I don't think the SCF user wants the sidewalk replaced, they are asking for the tall growing weeds be removed.

DPW, can you please trim weeds and vegetation

Great! The sidewalk itself is a mess--the weeds are growing in all the cracks. But it would be nice to have the weeds and overhanging brush gone before 2022. Thanks.

This is not getting any better.

Perhaps the Parks Dept can help?

Me again with an update: The sidewalk is now *completely* blocked and so the multitudes walking by have to swing out onto green belt.

Issue 3878620 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue.

Reported to Technical Services

Thank you for reporting this issue. This section of sidewalk on Marion St will be replaced in 2018. To stay up to date on construction please visit the City Construction Portal at www.burlingtonvt.gov/construction.

I think DPW has, again, missed the point. It's not about the sidewalk, it's about the OVER GROWN WEEDS.

HOW IS DPW THIS BLIND TO THE ACTUAL ISSUE?

Here's another example of how an overgrown sidewalk was handled:

https://seeclickfix.com/issues/3757623-sidewalk-passage-restricted

Two birds, one stone. The city cleverly made their plows into landscaping swords, as it were. The snowplows have successfully scraped up the weeds in all the cracks, and seem to be breaking off the overhanging branches, saving your tax dollars. The lesson: if you have problems weeds in August, pray for snow. I think this can be closed, but thanks for all the support—from commenting neighbors.

I am sorry about the miscommunication and lack of responsiveness on the weeds and sidewalk obstruction. I see that part of your concern was not addressed in a timely way. I will close this based on your last report. Thank you and Happy Holidays.