Curb Cuts

Out bike riding today (had to suit up in the cold). I recalled the not too distant past when our sidewalks didn’t have curb cuts and at the end of every block was a hump that pretty much forced a biker into the street.

2001 is the marking on the curb cut at the corner. While I have lived here for over 22 years, I cannot recall if the people who then lived here got their cement done before us or after. Nor can I recall the amount of money each house had added onto their property tax to repave the sidewalks.

Kevin F. Kelly was our supervisor until at least 2004, so he over saw the sidewalk paving and the curb cuts. I imagine the city council had to mandate that this technology be implemented.

I ride on the sidewalk when there are no pedestrians around; could not without the curb cuts at every corner. I recall the days of riding over curbs with a chunk/ bump and am very glad the curbs are gone.