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From Bill over at the Providence Bicycle Coalition
Just thought folks might like to know that a nice guy named “Bob” from RI Avenue in Prov was out yesterday (for hours, using broom and snow shovel) clearing off all the grit and sand from the Prov half of the Red Bridge sidewalk. I was out running and talked with him briefly, thanked him on behalf of the bikers who use that bridge, and talked about PBC as he was not aware. He’s one of the “unknown helpers” out there making it safer and better for all of us.
I contacted RIDOT towards the end of last week listing this as one of the issues currently facing us on the Henderson Bridge. It is embarrising that RIDOT let things deteriorate to a point where a good semaritan is responsible for maintaining the conditions on a public sidewalk. Cheers to “Bob”!
I was driving back from Westport on Sunday, and a man was out then shoveling the sidewalk on the Henderson bridge then — probably Bob. Thus, he’s been working on it for at least 2 days. I missed talking to him since I was in the car, but I sure am glad that Bill gave our thanks!!!