Yep, it mostly seems to be concern over the grass. Apparently there's $6000 of work that needs to be done and they're not willing to see if it can recover by spring. I guess it's important to have real nice grass under the snow all winter!
In my professional opinion (I'm a landscaper): it'll be fine! It's grass! There's a reason we use it the way we do, it's tough!
pcxfxer: That sucks about the bus. My sister in law was planning an article for the Citizen about how f-ed people get by the busses not having racks when they're supposed to. Did you know that the driver is allowed to let the bikes on if he wants to? It's his discretion, but I'm sure the driver made the right decision - you would have been a total hazard blocking the isle with your bike at 6:30 sunday morning
Sign up for the A race and I'll give you a ride. Sorry I can't drive you in time for the B, that's just too early for Sunday!