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is <br /> November 3 , 2001 <br /> CONTACT: Dave CoNey, Public Works Maintenance, 682-4836 <br /> i <br /> From Public nformation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> AKE STEPS TO KEEP SIDEWALKS FROM BECOMING SLIPPERY <br /> Safe sidewalks are no accident. Particularly during the fall and winter months, property <br /> owners sho Id sweep or shovel their sidewalks to keep them clear of leaves, moss, pine <br /> needles, sn w, ice, and other materials and debris that can make sidewalks slippery and <br /> unsafe. <br /> "Lea es and moss can be very slippery, especially when they're wet," said Dave Colley, <br /> concrete su ervisor for the Eugene Public Works Maintenance Division. "Already this fall we've <br /> had a numb r of complaints from pedestrians about slick sidewalks." <br /> Eug ne Code requires property owners to keep the sidewalks adjacent to their property <br /> maintained n safe condition. That includes removing debris and fixing cracks or heaved <br /> sections th can create tripping hazards. <br /> Don sweep sidewalk debris into the street where it can cause problems for bicyclists or <br /> motor vehic es. Instead, put organic materials in the containers provided through the new yard <br /> debris colle tion program. Clean leaves may be placed in the street if the second round of leaf <br /> collection h snot been completed in that area. Once the second round of collection has been <br /> ~I <br /> completed i an area, property owners are responsible for removing leaves from the street. <br /> Duri g snowstorms, shove( sidewalks as soon as possible. If a de-icer is used to <br /> remove ice from sidewalks, be sure to real the label carefully and follow the label's instructions <br /> to avoid ha ming the environment. Do not use a de-icing product such as rock salt that <br /> ii contains c orides. Sand is not a de-icer but it can make ice-covered sidewalks less slippery. <br /> The City of Eugene also works with property owners to identify and correct tripping <br /> hazards. r more information on the city's sidewalk program, call 682-4800, or on the Internet <br /> <br /> i <br /> at www.ci. ugene.or.us/pw/sidewalk. <br /> ubllc Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541)682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />