Since man began traveling down roads and walkways, snow and ice have been obstacles for motorists and pedestrians. From the time when people first used sleighs, then transitioned to motorized vehicles, roads and walkways needed to be cleared for safe travel.

While so many things have changed in snow and ice removal, the basic concept of removing snow and ice by moving it off the road or sidewalk with a blade still is the No. 1 method across the globe.

Let’s look at some of those changes and how the McHenry County Division of Transportation has evolved through the years.