Originally Posted by
howsteepisit
In Eugene thats where we are supposed to place them. And frankly thats the only place to put them so the refuse trucks can get to them. Ride in the lane where needed on the weekly trash pick up day. Bike lanes are not exclusive use lanes, for good reaon other things may encroach on bike lanes.
Now you've got me curious. The street in question is 17th St in San Jose, between Mabury & Julian. I live in a suburb of SJ, and commute into downtown. I'm not sure what the rules are for trash can placement in SJ, but in Milpitas (at least in my neighborhood), they are to be placed as close to the curb as possible, but not in the travel lane, nor within 3' of a parked vehicle. So at the end of the driveway (thus blocking the driveway) is the only option for us.