Description
Mailboxes obstructing paved shoulder/bike lane. This location is in a curve, causing cyclists to take the lane in a dangerous area because motorists cross the center line to pass where they cannot see oncoming traffic. Looking at USPS guidelines it appears the closest part of the mailbox should be located 6"-8"" from the curb of the road. These are located with 0: of clearance and appear to be in violation of that recommendation.https://www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm
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Department of Transportation (Registered User)
Androebuck (Registered User)
Androebuck (Registered User)
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Androebuck (Registered User)
https://library.municode.com/ga/roswell/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORROGE_CH18STSIPUPL_ART18.2PR_S18.2.1OBSTRI-W
It looks like city code requires that mailboxes conform to USPS standards which seem to state 6"-8" do you know who I should contact with USPS to look at this and can you confirm that city code section 18 does not actually allow city to do anything about mailboxes that block or intrude on right of way. From the code:
(d) All mailboxes constructed in the street right-of-way must conform to United States Postal Service standards and must not be constructed so as to be a fixed-object hazard to vehicles.
Street Maintenance Division (Registered User)
Street Maintenance Division (Registered User)
Street Maintenance Division (Registered User)