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Ge..~` ~,/r~ <br /> c <br /> i <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> February 13, 1989 <br /> CONTACT: Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director, 687-5220 <br /> Gene Shutt, Maintenance Manager, 687-5220 <br /> Sandra Gleason, Public Information, 687-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> CAUTION URGED WHEN TRAVELING SANDED STREETS <br /> The ublic Works Maintenance Division placed 1,500 cubic yards of sand <br /> i <br /> on city s reets during the recent ice and snow storm. That equates to nearly <br /> 300 dump- ruck loads of sand. <br /> Bob ammitt, City Maintenance Director, says that the sand may cause a <br /> potential hazard to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Much of the sand <br /> has been eat off of main travel lanes and onto bicycle paths along <br /> arterials. Hammitt advises bicyclists against using bike lanes along <br /> arterials until the sand is picked up. Much of the sand was also beat onto <br /> <br /> ~r° <br /> sidewalks and into pedestrian crosswalks. Pedestrians should exercise <br /> caution t keep from slipping on loose sand. Motorists can also slide in <br /> the sand if traveling too fast where the sand has not worn off. <br /> The and pick-up effort began with the regular night shift sweeping <br /> crew on S nday night. It is expected to take about three weeks to complete <br /> the sand ick-up. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists are urged to be <br /> 1 <br /> cautious f the sand, as it may be slippery. <br /> END <br /> i <br /> i <br /> i <br /> <br />