CLEVELAND CITY OFFICIALS SAY BLOCKED SIDEWALK IS ADAQUATE FOR SAFE PASSAGE

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This photo was taken on Thursday evening in front of Fahrenheit's at 2417 Professor Avenue (Tremont).

Immediately after I snapped a couple of shots, I went directly across the street to a TWDC economic Development Committee meeting wherein B & H Assistant Director Ron O'Leary was in attendance.

I brought this matter to the attention of those present and was told by Sammy Catania that City of Cleveland Superintendant of Public sidewalks John Petkac had been out and deemed the hazardous path safe for all - including citizens confined to wheelchairs.

Any of you who have been out lately has no doubt eyed the huge iceblock wall constructed (cinderblock style) which spans the entire width of the fenced in area.  The (6ft. high etched wall) (against the black fence on the right hand side) completely impedes any walking traffic from utilizing the sidewalk.  Everyone, including the handicapped, must detour around the fence.....and pray that they safely make it past this ridculous blockade. 

Being that we are totally at the mercy of those who support this contracption - perhaps these tax paid city officials should hear from residents.

jpetkac [at] city [dot] cleveland [dot] oh [dot] us, RNBROWN [at] city [dot] cleveland [dot] oh [dot] us, ROLeary [at] city [dot] cleveland [dot] oh [dot] us and mflask [at] city [dot] cleveland [dot] oh [dot] us.