Look Out Below!
Maybe your morning latte has spilled on your lap too many times courtesy of your unfriendly neighborhood potholes; Perhaps you are tired of the guy behind you thinking that latte is spiked as you swerve to avoid said potholes. You can do more than shake a fist at them in the rear-view mirror: report those holes!
With more than 6 500 miles of pavement, don't assume the city knows where every single pothole is located. The city needs you help in finding them. Next time you're on the road, look out below:
• Report it to the city by dialing 3-1-1
• Or report it online at: http://bss.lacity.org/request.htm.
Note that not every street imperfection is technically a pothole. To distinguish them, take a look at A Guide to Potholes and Other Street Damage. Other flaws in the pavement, such as utility depressions, require a more involved process and thus longer time to fix. You can report these other flaws but only expect the quick fixes to be considered for this weekend event.
If you live in Council Member Eric Garcetti's District 13, you can also report your pothole via the "Garcetti 311" mobile phone app for iPhone or Android. Council Member Paul Krekorian of District 2 also has an app called "CD2Krekorian" with which to report potholes via iPhone. Both apps allow you to send a picture as well as give a description.
– R. Nelson | Updated 00:45 Mon 30 May 2011
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