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From: motcid!segal@uunet.uu.net (Gary Segal)
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Subject: Re: Manhole Covers
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jvz@cci632.uucp (John V. Zambito) writes:

>This discussion got way out of hand, but let me add to it. What about
>when a stripe from a lane marking is painted on it? The service people
>never put the cover back on right.

>[Moderator's Note: I see lots of these in Chicago. Typically, they are
>always turned at some strange angle to the rest of the line.  PT]

The solution is so simple, I can't imagine why the streets department
hasn't figured it out yet: Paint the entire manhole cover yellow, that
way no matter how the cover is rotated when it's put back, the line
will always go across!!!  :-)


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