“the red granular surfacing material is flaking off already”

14th and Irving Street, NW. Photo by Chris Bird

Thanks to Chris for sending: “Happy to see the new bus/bike-only lanes on 14th St NW!

But the red granular surfacing material is flaking off already. It doesn’t seem permanent. There are bits all over the sidewalk. What’s preventing this from eroding into the storm water sewer?”