I'm fortunate to have some actual biking gear - bellweather rainproof pants, "screaming yellow" rain resistant jacket. Coupled with my outdoors gear, I'm pretty set for wet and cold weather.
Today there's been a bit of rain.
On the Lower First Creek greenway there's a section that dips and collects some water.
On a hot summer day with nothing better to do, it might be fun to splash through this puddle at full steam. On a cold, snowy day, no thanks!
I'll still take this greenway puddle over an oiled, gritty roadway puddle or roadside spray from passing cars.
But still, the presence of this large puddle says something was overlooked in the design of the greenway.
It's not just a strip of asphalt - it's a transportation alternative. Careful attention to drainage needs to be paid to the construction of greenways - that will make the greenway last longer and more enjoyable to use.
What other wet weather problems with the greenways have you seen? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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