City ordained hazards

This magnificent specimen was found today next to....wait for it....City Hall. All of the property next to this pile is City owned, which implies that it was a City crew that made sure bikes would be diverted into traffic at one of the busiest areas in the downtown.

The location of this pile is about half a block north of the intersection of Fifth and B Street - the pile is on B Street. Many cars and cyclists use this route to get downtown and to the University. I had to be careful while taking this picture to avoid traffic.


The second image is the same pile viewed from the side. It's about as long as a parked car. The building across the street is the School District headquarters.

Bicycle Friendly? Not at this location...

And a bit more irony - the US Bicycle Hall of Fame is three blocks down the Street, at 3rd and B Streets.