Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2.fluke 9/24/84; site vax3.fluke.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxr!mhuxt!houxm!vax135!cornell!uw-beaver!fluke!gnosis From: gnosis@fluke.UUCP (Chris Villani) Newsgroups: net.bicycle,net.auto Subject: Re: Broken Glass on Roads Message-ID: <1475@vax3.fluke.UUCP> Date: Fri, 20-Sep-85 12:00:21 EDT Article-I.D.: vax3.1475 Posted: Fri Sep 20 12:00:21 1985 Date-Received: Sun, 22-Sep-85 04:48:12 EDT References: <377@ssc-bee.UUCP> Distribution: net Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc., Everett, WA Lines: 20 Xref: watmath net.bicycle:1631 net.auto:8231 In article <377@ssc-bee.UUCP> maa@ssc-bee.UUCP (Mark A Allyn) writes: >Just a suggestion from a bicyclist whose tires are sensitive to all >of the broken glass found on the roads nowadays. > >Since much of the broken glass that I see appears to be the result of >accidents and fender benders (broken headlights) I would like to see >a requirement that all parties in an accidents are responsible to ensure >that ALL debris be cleaned up after the accident. The idea has merit, but I beg to differ with you as to the source of the glass. I run about 70-90 miles/week when in training which gives me an opportunity to see lots of pavement. The vast majority of glass I encounter is the result of discarded alcoholic beverages bottles. Living near a high school doesn't seem to help this problem either. More than once I've had to pick a piece of broken bottle neck or the like from my shoe. Again, your idea is praiseworthy. I just wish there was some way to overcome blatant disregard for public safety and cleanliness. Any ideas? Chris Villani Brought to you by Super Global Mega Corp .com