I haven't seen very many ambulances and firetrucks use the bike paths when responding to emergency calls.  I would suspect the safety of the general public, meaning having streets cleared of ice and snow for emergency vehicle access, overrides the desires of the bike riding public to have cleared bike paths. 

During this latest storm I had a family member who was transported by ambulance to the emergency room, I was very grateful for the hard work the City has performed clearing ice and snow off the main streets. How would you feel if you needed emergency response for yourself but had to wait for an ambulance because the roads were covered in ice and snow while the bike paths were clear for all of the bicyclists and joggers?  

Thank you to all of the Public Works employees for their hard work.  Also, thank you to all of the EMTs and firemen/women who have worked diligently the past few weeks.