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18th Street from Wood to Mandela Parkway has railroad tracks running the length and it appears they are no longer used. They are in terrible shape with damaged asphalt, dozens of what I'd refer to as potholes, exposed support wood, grass growing in the cracks, and exposed rail hardware leaving the road dangerous for bicyclists, kids, the elderly, cars, etc. NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED or REMOVED.
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Patti W. (Registered User)
Patti W. (Registered User)
Patti W. (Registered User)
UPDATE 7/2/11: Drove down Peralta today and at junction of Peralta and 20th, there are HUGE holes in the pavement around the tracks. A year has passed and still nothing has been done to remove or repair.
City of Oakland, whose responsibility is this? Who do we need to contact to get some action??
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