City of Salem Says No More Potholes!
February 20, 2008
Potholes can be a very scary experience for cyclists, especially if you hit one while going at a good clip. The jolt can send you flying just enough to knock the breadth out of you. I hit a pothole recently while in a narrow bike lane with cars whizzing by. It got me to thinking about how this certainly must be a deterrent for new riders.
The City of Salem has a very proactive pothole repair program. According to their website, "We here at the Public Works Department are very proud of our Pothole Patching Program. Our goal is to fix every pothole we find within one working day! We do take weekends off, but if the Police report a hazardous pothole, we fix it ASAP!"
If you encounter a pothole in Salem, you can report it by calling 503-588-6063 or fill out this form on the website.
They recommend you include the street name and approximate address or nearest cross street. Happy pothole searching, Salem riders!
Posted by orbike at February 20, 2008 10:31 AM
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