Today I had to go to Wilsonville to get something from Fry's Electronics. It was the first time I've ever been out that way by bicycle, and I was fortunate enough to find a local commuter to show me the route there from the WES stop. Along the way, he had to point out several storm drain grates that are well below the level of the road surface that were located solidly where cyclists would be riding. Had I been out there on my own, after dark, I could have easily had my front wheel drop several (perhaps 8 ) inches suddenly without any kind of warning. The loss of control caused by such an unexpected drop could cause a cyclist to crash, perhaps even falling in front of traffic.

Our route had us on Wilsonville Frontage Rd/SW Boones Ferry Rd.

Enclosed are photos of the area. (Or you can visit the complete set at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ufobike...th/7023102373/)







Joe (my guide) is the father of 3, and he told me that he's tried several times to get these unsafe conditions corrected, before he, or someone else gets hurt.



Seeing how attempts have already been made to get the issue addressed, I STRONGLY urge the responsible agency to raise the level of those grates flush with the surface before someone gets hurt (or worse) and files a lawsuit for injuries or wrongful death.

While you're out there, I'd also recommend that you paint the missing bike lanes, there's clearly plenty of space for them there.

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