Drivers Urged to Yield to Buses on Snowy Roads

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A transportation supervisor in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is asking drivers to yield to buses when roads are too narrow to pass due to heavy snowfall. The request comes after a reader reported an incident where a city bus had to back up to let a school bus through on a residential street.

Why it matters

With significant snowfall this winter, some residential streets have seen increased snow buildup, leading to narrower roadways. This creates challenges for larger vehicles like buses to navigate, underscoring the importance of drivers being courteous and cooperative to ensure the safe passage of public transportation.

The details

Anthony Mannarino, supervisor of transportation for Algoma & Huron-Superior Transportation Services, said school bus drivers are encouraged to exercise caution on narrow streets and remain cooperative with oncoming traffic. The transportation service is also reminding the public to yield to larger vehicles like school buses and city transit buses whenever possible on these narrow streets.

• The incident reported by the reader occurred last week on Chippewa Street near Goulais Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie.

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