Comments on: What’s With Post Office Obstruction Warnings? http://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/ Decatur Georgia News, Events, Atlanta News Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:53:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Bobhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/#comment-118950 Bob Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:04:32 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-118950 1.4Clear ApproachCustomers must keep the approach to their mailboxes clear of obstructions to allow safe access for delivery. If USPS employees are impeded in reaching a mail receptacle, the postmaster may withdraw delivery service 2.7LocationSubject to state laws and regulations, a curbside mailbox must be placed to allow safe and convenient delivery by carriers without leaving their vehicles. The box must be on the right-hand side of the road in the direction of travel of the carriers on any new rural route or highway contract route, in all cases where traffic conditions are dangerous for the carriers to drive to the left to reach the box, or where their doing so would violate traffic laws and regulationsThe guidelines mandated by the USPS for mailbox installations are in place for safety reasons. Mail carriers are restricted from backing up their vehicles during mail deliveries, so they must have clear, straightaway access to the mailbox 1.4Clear Approach

Customers must keep the approach to their mailboxes clear of obstructions to allow safe access for delivery. If USPS employees are impeded in reaching a mail receptacle, the postmaster may withdraw delivery service

2.7Location

Subject to state laws and regulations, a curbside mailbox must be placed to allow safe and convenient delivery by carriers without leaving their vehicles. The box must be on the right-hand side of the road in the direction of travel of the carriers on any new rural route or highway contract route, in all cases where traffic conditions are dangerous for the carriers to drive to the left to reach the box, or where their doing so would violate traffic laws and regulations

The guidelines mandated by the USPS for mailbox installations are in place for safety reasons. Mail carriers are restricted from backing up their vehicles during mail deliveries, so they must have clear, straightaway access to the mailbox

]]> By: Jonhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/#comment-113904 Jon Fri, 13 May 2011 02:40:23 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-113904 My AE mailman chatted with me about the reorganization. He stated that the AE post office will stay open for customer service, but that the mail delivery routes will be run from the Clarkston post office. He was not happy about it (neither am I, since the AE post office is great). My AE mailman chatted with me about the reorganization. He stated that the AE post office will stay open for customer service, but that the mail delivery routes will be run from the Clarkston post office. He was not happy about it (neither am I, since the AE post office is great).

]]> By: PatrickMhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/#comment-113649 PatrickM Thu, 12 May 2011 04:48:12 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-113649 I live in North Decatur (Lindmoor Woods) in a neighborhood full of small lots and ranch houses where every mailbox is on the street. Tho every house has a driveway, each lot has very little street frontage and it doesnt take much to block a mail box, especially on a cul de sac like mine. A few years ago, I had out of town company visiting for a couple of weeks at the same time I had contractors at the house frequently - wasn't long before I got one of those warnings. One afternoon soon thereafter I was aware the mail man was close by and went out to the box right after I saw him a couple of houses past mine. I discovered no mail in my box and stood there for a second for it to register. I looked up at the mail truck and noticed it cutting across the cul de sac, coming directly toward me, with the mail man's hand sticking out of the door, holding my mail. He was a nice older gentleman and sort of apologized, saying he hadn't been able to drive up to the box - tho I know he had had to get out of his vehicle on a couple of previous occasions. I think its up to each mail person as to how willing they are to get out of the truck. When they do stop, they're required to shift into park, set the brake, turn off the engine, unhook the seat belt (which they're required to wear) and then get out. I sort of don't blame them for not wanting to do that very often - but I do understand the aggravation of not getting mail, especially when you have no control over who is parking at your mail box. I subsequently had couple of pleasant exchanges with that same mail man, and the following year, wondered why he had been taken off my route. Just recently, I was saddened to learn that he took his own life last year. Amazing how long time neighbors tend to keep up with the coming and goings of local service people, as partially evidenced by above comments about post office personnel. I have to say, in my 17+ years in this neighborhood, I've mainly had terrific service from all of them. I live in North Decatur (Lindmoor Woods) in a neighborhood full of small lots and ranch houses where every mailbox is on the street. Tho every house has a driveway, each lot has very little street frontage and it doesnt take much to block a mail box, especially on a cul de sac like mine. A few years ago, I had out of town company visiting for a couple of weeks at the same time I had contractors at the house frequently – wasn’t long before I got one of those warnings. One afternoon soon thereafter I was aware the mail man was close by and went out to the box right after I saw him a couple of houses past mine. I discovered no mail in my box and stood there for a second for it to register. I looked up at the mail truck and noticed it cutting across the cul de sac, coming directly toward me, with the mail man’s hand sticking out of the door, holding my mail. He was a nice older gentleman and sort of apologized, saying he hadn’t been able to drive up to the box – tho I know he had had to get out of his vehicle on a couple of previous occasions. I think its up to each mail person as to how willing they are to get out of the truck. When they do stop, they’re required to shift into park, set the brake, turn off the engine, unhook the seat belt (which they’re required to wear) and then get out. I sort of don’t blame them for not wanting to do that very often – but I do understand the aggravation of not getting mail, especially when you have no control over who is parking at your mail box. I subsequently had couple of pleasant exchanges with that same mail man, and the following year, wondered why he had been taken off my route. Just recently, I was saddened to learn that he took his own life last year. Amazing how long time neighbors tend to keep up with the coming and goings of local service people, as partially evidenced by above comments about post office personnel. I have to say, in my 17+ years in this neighborhood, I’ve mainly had terrific service from all of them.

]]> By: anniefanniehttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/#comment-113595 anniefannie Wed, 11 May 2011 22:11:29 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-113595 i discovered the avondale post office about 8 years ago and can proudly say i haven't stepped foot into the decatur post office since then. avondale post office rocks! there is a post office in kirkwood, as well, that is pretty decent. i discovered the avondale post office about 8 years ago and can proudly say i haven’t stepped foot into the decatur post office since then. avondale post office rocks! there is a post office in kirkwood, as well, that is pretty decent.

]]> By: Bijoux404http://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/#comment-113582 Bijoux404 Wed, 11 May 2011 21:05:10 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-113582 Yes, I know they are on a schedule, and I really appreciate the fact that they stopped delivering mail at 8 p.m. several months ago. I do not know if the schedule is adjusted for variables like number of boxes, boxes affixed to houses, and on street parking. Maybe a call to the Postmaster is in order. But what I'd love to know is what "obstructed" or "impeded" really means? Does that mean they require a clear path between the truck door and the box, or a clear path to drive up to the box on? Because they are OUT of the truck to go to the front door for the 2 neighbors they deliver to before me, is it that big a deal to walk a few steps more to my box? Yes, I know they are on a schedule, and I really appreciate the fact that they stopped delivering mail at 8 p.m. several months ago. I do not know if the schedule is adjusted for variables like number of boxes, boxes affixed to houses, and on street parking. Maybe a call to the Postmaster is in order.
But what I’d love to know is what “obstructed” or “impeded” really means? Does that mean they require a clear path between the truck door and the box, or a clear path to drive up to the box on? Because they are OUT of the truck to go to the front door for the 2 neighbors they deliver to before me, is it that big a deal to walk a few steps more to my box?

]]> By: Golazohttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/#comment-113578 Golazo Wed, 11 May 2011 20:47:49 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-113578 'Sup DM.Unless SR has some super-duper inside information, I think s/he's mistaken:http://www.apwu.org/issues-consolidation/consolidation-latest_list.htm ‘Sup DM.

Unless SR has some super-duper inside information, I think s/he’s mistaken:

http://www.apwu.org/issues-consolidation/consolidation-latest_list.htm

]]> By: Decatur Metrohttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/#comment-113567 Decatur Metro Wed, 11 May 2011 19:54:49 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-113567 Let me be the first to say "Whhhhaaaa?" and ask for some sort of verification. Thanks! Let me be the first to say “Whhhhaaaa?” and ask for some sort of verification. Thanks!

]]> By: SRhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2011/05/10/whats-with-post-office-obstruction-warnings/#comment-113564 SR Wed, 11 May 2011 19:36:24 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-113564 Unfortunately, we're losing the PO with the upcoming downsizing. I believe the plan is that we will be served by Clarkston's PO. Unfortunately, we’re losing the PO with the upcoming downsizing. I believe the plan is that we will be served by Clarkston’s PO.

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