Politics & Government
Broken Sidewalks Raise Safety Concerns
Cracked and buckled sidewalks pose risk to kids on bikes as well as pedestrians, Sherman Oaks residents say.
If you're walking in Sherman Oaks, watch your step. The large number of broken sidewalks can make it risky to stroll along some neighborhood streets. Sometimes walkers end up in the middle of the road to avoid tripping on cracked sidewalks.
Parents say it's dangerous for young children to ride a bike down a sidewalk that has buckled.
Check out the broken sidewalks, and comments from concerned residents, in this Patch video.
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