Just a quick warning - the bike lane on forbes from sq hill to reg square was covered in small branches and wooden debris when I rode on it this Sunday. Some of the pieces of wood would absolutely take out a road bike.
Sounds like this might deserve a call to 311.
Here's info on the number to call and report this:
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/mayor/html/311_non-emergency_services.html
There's also a thread where people have been logging their calls to 311:
http://bike-pgh.org/bbpress/topic/log-your-311-complaints-and-thank-yous-here#post-25640
it's always good to throw the word "safety" in there
Portland's bike lanes are swept nightly. That's actually an interesting article, check it out.
California uses sweeper operators to identify road hazards and repair needs
lyle, where in the world did you find that? or how did you find "American Sweeper" Magazine?
@erok, doesn't everyone read American Sweeper?
@Lyle I agree, quite interesting. I'm impressed that they actually sought input from cyclists, what a concept.
It was in my dentist's office. Another great reason to get your teeth cleaned once a decade.
wow, what other exciting magazines does your dentist subscribe to?
Thanks. I logged my first 311 request.
great! it's addictive
I like this snippet from the American Sweeper article: "...a financial crunch that resulted in having maintenance pulled back in-house..."
Isn't that precisely the opposite of outsourcing? Even better, keeping jobs under roof and adding more responsibilities?
What we could learn from California. AND going to the dentist once a decade.
It was in my dentist's office.
"I've got a great new toothbrush for you to try!"
