Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) talks with reporters about the request for Plow the Sidewalks pilot program funding in the 2025 budget on Dec. 2, 2024. [Provided by Better Streets Chicago]

Chicago alderpeople and disability rights, pedestrian and active transit advocates are calling on the mayor to include $1 million in funding in the city’s budget for a pilot program for municipal plowing of sidewalks.