READER REPORTS: Downed light poles along stairway; trailer blocking path

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Two reader reports that are FYIs if you’re out on foot:

DOWNED LIGHT POLES: The photo shows one of three that John noticed:

3 of the new light poles have been knocked down/damaged on the steps between Delridge and 20th on Holden.

John believes it happened during the past 48 hours.

TRAILER BLOCKING PATH: Ryan wonders if this trailer blocking a path at 47th/Stevens is abandoned/stolen:

In addition to reporting issues like these via Find It Fix It, you can also contact SDOT’s after-hours regarding right-of-way issues (stairways and paths as well as streets) at 206-386-1218.

bolo December 16, 2023 (4:23 pm)

Wonder if those light poles were victims of copper wire theft?

Just wondering December 16, 2023 (7:13 pm)

I wondered that also.

Chuck December 16, 2023 (5:39 pm)

That shot of the trailer makes me miss our old neighbor Jeb the miniature horse. He was my favorite part of my daily walk. The trailer looks too neatly placed to be abandoned. I’m sure it’s there temporarily, as it is public right of way.

DC December 18, 2023 (10:57 am)

That public right of way is exclusively for pedestrians. Would you have this same dismissiveness towards blocking the right of way if that trailer was parked in the middle of a road for cars?