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Category Archives: Capitola
Skateboard rules vary from town to town
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Is it legal to ride a skateboard on the street like a bike? On my commute, I see a father on a skateboard accompanying his child — who’s riding a bike. Sometimes, the dad rides in … Continue reading
Proper driving etiquette when the road adds a travel lane
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I’m hoping you can clear up some confusion we have about the intersection at Clares Street and 40th Avenue in Capitola. While driving east, there are two lanes on Clares, but when you go through the … Continue reading
Why police officers can talk non-hands-free while driving
Q: I’ve observed Capitola police officers regularly use their mobile phones while driving! Why? Rick Caldarella, via email A: This topic has appeared in Street Smarts before. But being that this is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and officers will … Continue reading
Posted in California Vehicle Code, Capitola, Capitola Police, cell phones, CHP, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, emergency responders, law enforcement, police, Public safety, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, texting, traffic citation, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic ticket, traffic violation, transportation, Uncategorized, Watonville Police
Tagged californiavehiclecode, cellphones, police, trafficlaws, transportation
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police are cracking down
Law enforcement locally, as well as statewide will be keeping their eyes peeled for distracted drivers during the month of April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Santa Cruz Area California Highway Patrol office will be teaming up with the police … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, Capitola Police, cell phones, CHP, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, law enforcement, police, Public safety, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, teen drivers, teens, texting, traffic laws, UCSC, Uncategorized, Watonville Police, watsonville
Tagged cell phones, CHP, distracted drivers, law enforcement, traffic laws
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BADGES campaign to address traffic concerns in Capitola
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Regarding your recent column about Bay Avenue at Hill Street and Capitola Avenue, I truly do understand the lack of funding problems in order to fix what are two dangerous intersections. There is also the Bay … Continue reading
Posted in aggressive drivers, bicycle, Capitola, crosswalks, law enforcement, Uncategorized
Tagged aggressive driving, BADGES, bicycle, Capitola, crosswalk, cyclists, law enforcement
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The tourists are coming, install traffic signals in Capitola, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: The tourist season is about to begin and the traffic nightmare in Capitola will also begin. The two four-way stop sign intersections on Bay Ave in Capitola need to be replaced by traffic signals. The intersections … Continue reading
Posted in Ben Lomond, Caltrans, Capitola, Highway 9, pedestrians, public works, Uncategorized
Tagged Aptos, Ben Lomond, Caltrans, Capitola, Highway 9, pedestrians, public works, roundabout, San Lorenzo Valley, traffic light, transportation
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Easing traffic congestion
Dear Street Smarts, Q: The light for cars making a left on to Eaton Street from 7th Avenue lasts forever – or at least it seems like it. However, the light does not usually turn green for the cars making … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, Capitola Public Works, congestion, Intersection, public works, roads, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, traffic, traffic light, traffic signal, Uncategorized
Tagged 41st Avenue, Capitola, Clares, congestion, public works, roads, Santa Cruz, traffic lights, traffic signals, transportation
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Bikes, traffic lights and yellow lines
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Thanks for the column on bike theft (Monday, Feb. 18). Of course, the safest bike parking are the bike lockers and at 5 cents an hour it is a great deal. You can use your park … Continue reading
Capitola needs more sidewalks for pedestrian safety, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I love your column. As a recent transplant to the area it has helped me understand some of the local concerns and I think it facilitates our community’s ability to stay safe on the roads. There … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bicycle education, Bicycling, bike safety, Capitola, cycling, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, police, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, Capitola, pedestrians, sidewalks
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Motorists still confused by changes at 41st and Clares, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I am writing you to see if you could help alert the traffic planners to a very confusing and dangerous situation. Recently, the traffic planners in Capitola added a ‘No turn on red’ sign at Clares, … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, CHP, teen drivers, teens, Uncategorized
Tagged Aptos, Caltrans, Capitola, CHP, Santa Cruz, transportation
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