As you read different media outlets about snowgates, you will detect some pessimism about there usage;
KSFY;
Some say they worked great and made for easier snow removal over the weekend. Others say they’re still dealing with a big ridge of snow.
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But some homeowners complained they weren’t very effective after yesterday’s snowfall and had to clear away some snow from their driveways.
After a friend of mine called Mark Cotter, the Director of Public Works today, he admitted that there is a ‘learning curve’ when it comes to the devices, and that some neighborhoods they missed some driveways. But he said he has received over 30 phone calls from people praising them and that they hardly had to remove any snow after they passed.
I figured this first snowfall there would be some shortfalls with them, but as they are used more, the drivers will get more proficient. It seems the biggest issue was that they don’t work, but they were not applied in some places.
So why is the media and public already whining they don’t work after only ONE real use in the entire city? Did you learn how to drive a car on your first spin around the neighborhood? Nope. And I don’t expect the snowplow operators to get down the devices on the first go around. Patience, Grasshopper, Patience.
Cotter plans to have a press conference today talking about them.