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Yellow Grit Box Program Click on grit box location map below to enlarge (pdf format)
Winter walking is a fact of life for Ottawa residents. To assist pedestrians during the winter months, the City of Ottawa has placed 41 "do-it-yourself" bright yellow grit boxes at various locations for residents to use. The grit boxes contain the same winter grit used by the City's snow operations' staff to keep Ottawa's sidewalks safe and passable for all users by reducing hazards caused by snow and ice accumulation. The yellow grit boxes are located close to steep hills, in areas with a high volume of pedestrian traffic and in areas with a high density of senior citizens. Residents are encouraged to scoop and spread the grit on slippery spots on the sidewalk and other problem locations. The "do-it-yourself" approach of using yellow grit boxes makes winter walking safer for all. For more information on seniors and fall prevention, visit Ottawa Public Health's fall prevention section. [ top ] |
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