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Why Postal Trucks Park in Traffic

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Washington

Thank you for such a thoughtful, articulate explanation of the other side of the matter. Many of us grind our teeth at postal vehicles parked in traffic with impunity; now we know more about why.

Here's an idea: Many of the city's downtown sidewalks are wide. How about cutting into the sidewalks enough to accommodate one delivery van -- post office, UPS, FedEx and the rest that depend on pickups and deliveries during rush hours -- and post that space with a fine of megabucks for interlopers. And write tickets. That might get some of the deliveries out of traffic and ease gridlock a bit.

I'm open to other ideas.

Singin' on the Train

Dear Dr. Gridlock:

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