In a motor vehicle, broken glass, car parts, and other sharp debris in a bike lane or on a road’s shoulder don't appear to be a big deal.
But on a bicycle, such debris is hazardous! To avoid puncturing a tire, a person biking is often compelled to “take the lane" in fast traffic, or to dismount and walk their bike—although they'll be on the wrong side of the road for a pedestrian (instead of walking "against traffic,” as California law and safety recommendations dictate, they’ll be walking "with traffic” until they can find a place to cross the road. (Good luck with that on fast 68!)
PLEASE REPORT such conditions as these pictured today on southbound Olmsted Rd, Monterey at CA SR 68 intersection. BTW, in past 3 weeks, this is at least the 3rd such issue at this intersection—on at least 3 of 4 sides.
WHERE TO REPORT re: California highways and other roads in Monterey County. https://bikemonterey.org/where-to-report-a-bikeway-maintenance-need-in-monterey-county-plus-maintenance-needs-for-california-state-highways.html
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