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Thunk! Potholes get comic-book makeover by URS

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Sat, 03/13/2010 - 15:30 by herb

Just look at the latest street fixings from the Urban Repair Squad. Cyclists are akin to "action-heroes"; deftly dodging potholes, cracks, and utility cuts.

See full photo set.

Saddletramp wrote: "The action-hero drama of dodging obstacles and potholes, escaping devil-may-care drivers in super-fast cars, and braving the fierce, temperamental elements, may seem, and feel, quite comic. Unless you're face-down on the pavement.

With some wit, we endeavour to provide warning with humour; suggest danger with comedy; invite caution without frightening... and most importantly, we appeal to our fine city to remember that potholes aren't just uncomfortable, they really, really hurt."

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utility cuts
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dances_with_traffic (not verified)

Mandatory equipment for spring cycling

Sat, 03/13/2010 - 17:30

Maybe you can get one of the fancy 29r bicycles too.

Tom Flaherty

Carlton Street

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 00:09

I'd like to see some paint on the pothole in front of Cora's near Yonge & Carlton. I called it in twice to 311, but that was weeks ago.

dash (not verified)

I know that "holy crap!" pot

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 14:04

I know that "holy crap!" pot hole very well. It's pretty much automatic to avoid it now, but I actually chipped a tooth on it once. My jaw was relaxed at the time and the thunk is so jarring that I chipped the tooth just by way of my jaw being clanged shut so unexpectedly (and incorrectly, hence the chip).

hamish (not verified)

thanks, but they missed a few (hundred?)

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 13:53

It's a welcome highlight, but a LOT! more have been missed - why do we have glassphalt on the Gardiner and rough rides for cyclists?

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