Quote Originally Posted by newfsmith View Post
I think it would be best to concentrate on the lack of warning signs for the cyclists that listed dates and times of the event. Public ways do get closed for special events (parades, block parties, Maxwell St Days, etc) but not only are permits required (which Mr. Snotty implied they had) but signage is also. That is the real breakdown you incountered.
And overtime for police officers to direct traffic.