Dealing with poor roads

I’m writing to raise concerns about ice control near schools and the risks created when known hazards are not addressed promptly.

Recently, I spent about 10 minutes on a 311 call reporting a school-zone intersection that was completely glazed with ice. This was not a minor slick area — it was sheer ice across the entire intersection. I emphasized during the call that children were actively using the crossing and were at risk.

Despite the posted 30 km/h speed limit, vehicles were sliding and struggling to stop. Drivers were clearly trying to be cautious, but ice eliminates safe stopping distances. Children don’t always look carefully or understand these risks.