I have spoke to the police department about this situation, and they
assure me that this is clearly and unquestionably illegal. All the
businesses have delivery areas - that is areas other than the University
Ave counterflow lane.
My suggestion is to take a photo and email it to the police department
central district or parking enforcement. (I can't give you a link,
because my computer refuses to pull up the city web site at this time.)
I would also call or email the business in question and the delivery
company. Make sure to include the time, date, exact location, and a well
worded complaint about how this is blocking traffic, unsafe, etc. I
would personally also include a suggestion that the delivery trucks park
in the left lane of University Ave, since there are obviously two-plus
more lanes westbound for vehicles to use, but only one eastbound lane.
I don't take that route myself, so I only see this when I am driving (a
car) home, usually at night. I carry a small digital camera just for
situations like this, but I'm unlikely to get a good shot.
-- Robbie
From: Darin Burleigh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Take the University Ave. 'counter-flow' lane - please. At
lunch hour on any given day you'll find delivery trucks
parked there in front of that pizza place (where the iHop
used to be). One time there were 2 of them!
--
Robbie Webber
Bicycle Friendly Communities Coordinator
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
www.bfw.org
608-251-4456 (office)
608-233-1390 (home)
608-225-0002 (cell)
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