City Puts Leaf Storage Ahead of Cyclist Safety

For years Eugene cyclists have been trying to get the city of Eugene to end the dangerous practice of storing leaves in bike paths. The spreading leaf piles create a slipping hazard, hide dangerous debris and force cyclists into rushing traffic. But the advocacy has apparently had little impact. Above is an image from the city’s own website apparently urging people to store their leaf piles in bike lanes rather than safely up on the curb.