GREENTREE -- Radio station WDVE isn’t the only thing that rocks along the Parkway West in this Pittsburgh suburb. Yesterday, PennDOT announced the number of rock throwing incidents along the Parkway West reached “landslide” status under state regulations.“We’re very happy for Greetree, Carnegie, all these communities,” said PennDOT spokesman Bradleys Roadhouse, “The Parkway West can now compete with Route 28 and other byways along our unstable hillsides.”
Pennsylvania law has strict guidelines about what constitutes a landslide – at least ten rocks landing on the roadway. As Roadhouse explained, Monday’s incident near the Fort Pitt tunnel put the Parkway “over the top.”
Greentree Mayor Pearl Mesta was thrilled with the announcement and said there will be a formal ceremony as part of the Greentree Community Day celebration later this month.
Mesta read a prepared statement to reporters: “On behalf of the borough, I would like to extend an offer to the thrower or throwers to be the Grand Marshal or Marshals and ride in an open car with me. You will not be arrested until after the conclusion of the parade. Space is limited. Call us now. Thank you.”
