Description

The metal plates at the guard booth are extremely slippery when wet or icy, posing a hazard to bicyclists. This connection to 1st Ave in Charlestown is a busy bicycle commuter route since it connects important employment sites in the Navy Yard to Boston and Cambridge. It is used by hundreds of cyclists per day. I recently almost slipped and fell off my bike while traveling over the large metal plate. An abrasive surface treatment or appropriate paint could mitigate this problem.