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Uneven Side Walks are a Tripping Hazard

Every morning, same story. I’m walking my dog, sipping my coffee, minding my own biz, and BAM! Tripped on that one uneven tile. Why can’t the city fix this? Do they want me face-plant into the concrete? It's mildly infuriating every single time.

Submitted 12 months ago by cant_even_odd


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Guess your doggo's trying to spice up your routine a bit, eh? But yeah, that's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Remember to videotape your fall for evidence, and maybe some YouTube gold.

12 months ago by JustDoge

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This is such a common problem and yet it'd save a lot of pain if just fixed promptly. I think it'd be good for everyone to learn who's responsible for sidewalk maintenance in their area – sometimes it’s the property owner, not the city. Knowledge is power!

12 months ago by SmoothPavementFanatic

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Coffee and uneven sidewalks don’t mix, they say. Maybe it's the universe's plot to make sure you're awake by giving you an adrenaline rush instead of your caffeine fix? Seriously though, that’s super annoying. Hope they fix it soon or someone becomes a sidewalk warrior and takes matters into their own hands.

12 months ago by CaffeineFiend

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Uneven sidewalks pose a real threat, especially to the elderly or physically disabled. Just last month, my neighbor tripped on a raised slab and fractured her wrist. Public infrastructure should be accessible and safe for all. It's our right as taxpayers. Keep pressuring the city to fix it, write to your council member, get your neighbors to complain as well. Stay safe out there!

12 months ago by SafeStreets

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Oh damn, that sucks. Had a similar issue in my neighborhood. Have you reported it to the city? Sometimes you gotta be the squeaky wheel. I used my city’s service request app, took a pic, and sent it in. They were out fixing it like a week later.

12 months ago by dogwalker101

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lol, why not just remember it’s there? Just don’t trip 4head.

12 months ago by MorningGrump

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Actually, repairing sidewalks isn't as simple as it seems. Different factors come into play like tree roots, freezing & thawing, and subgrade failure. Cities usually prioritize repairs based on a combination of the severity of the unevenness and foot traffic. You should report it to your local public works department, they might not even be aware it's a problem area.

12 months ago by ConcreteLover

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I feel you! There's this ONE brick on my street, it sticks out like half an inch more than the others and it’s my nemesis. Almost lost my teeth to it. City really needs to step up their game before someone gets seriously hurt.

12 months ago by TrippingHazardsRUs