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From: gnosis@fluke.UUCP (Chris Villani)
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Subject: Re: Broken Glass on Roads
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Date: Fri, 20-Sep-85 12:00:21 EDT
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In article <377@ssc-bee.UUCP> maa@ssc-bee.UUCP (Mark A Allyn) writes:
>Just a suggestion from a bicyclist whose tires are sensitive to all
>of the broken glass found on the roads nowadays.
>
>Since much of the broken glass that I see appears to be the result of
>accidents and fender benders (broken headlights) I would like to see
>a requirement that all parties in an accidents are responsible to ensure
>that ALL debris be cleaned up after the accident.

The idea has merit, but I beg to differ with you as to the source of
the glass.  I run about 70-90 miles/week when in training which gives 
me an opportunity to see lots of pavement.  The vast majority of glass
I encounter is the result of discarded alcoholic beverages bottles.
Living near a high school doesn't seem to help this problem either.
More than once I've had to pick a piece of broken bottle neck or
the like from my shoe.  Again, your idea is praiseworthy.  I just
wish there was some way to overcome blatant disregard for public
safety and cleanliness.  Any ideas?

Chris Villani