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Category Archives: Community Traffic Safety Coalition
The 411 on after market window tinting
Every now and then, I look at my car and think about how cool it would be to darken the tint on my windows – to protect my interior from the hot sun, when it is out, as well as … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bicycle education, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike path, bike safety, children, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, consumer affairs, county, cycling, DMV, law enforcement, pedestrians, police, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, county, local news, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, tint, transportation, windows
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Soquel grandma expressed concern for young cycling participants
Dear Street Smarts, Q: This mother of four and grandmother of four is daily appalled at the sight of mothers on bicycles, pulling their tiny passengers in flimsy little carts on busy streets. These children are so vulnerable, one can … Continue reading
Keeping in touch with transportation issues via Facebook
Many agencies are turning to social media to keep the public informed about the projects they are working on and programs offered, as well as solicit public input. Below are just a few of the agencies Street Smarts has “liked” … Continue reading
Posted in Caltrans, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, consumer affairs, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Office of Traffic Safety, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Uncategorized
Tagged consumer affairs, driver education, Driver safety, social media, transportation
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Volunteers needed to count, observe cyclists and pedestrians this month
The movements of pedestrians and cyclist will be watched closely this month. The Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission and the Community Traffic Safety Coalition are joining forces to host the Bicycle Observation Survey 2012 and Santa Cruz County Bicycle and … Continue reading
Bicycle-pedestrian transportation graphic shows low spending on facilities for those road users
What thoughts does this transportation graphic evoke from you? This graphic was forwarded to Street Smarts from the Community Traffic Safety Coalition. It illustrates the high number of bicycle and pedestrian road users — and fatal crashes — while depicting … Continue reading
Obeying traffic laws will make Santa Cruz County roads safer for cyclists
The Santa Cruz community may have gotten a silver medal on the League of American Bicyclists’ list of Bicycle Friendly Communities, but riding a bike around the county seems to be getting more dangerous, according to statistics from the California … Continue reading
Two traffic safety groups meet to discuss future projects
The Community Traffic Safety Coalition and its South County Bike & Pedestrian Work Group will both hold meetings Tuesday, Feb. 7 to talk about future projects. Both groups strive to make travel from point A to point B safer for … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bike path, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, crosswalks, pedestrians, sidewalks, South County Bike & Pedestrian Work Group, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, bike path, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, crosswalks, pedestrian, sidewalk, South County Bike & Pedestrian Work Group
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Reader points out pedestrian safety issues at Soquel Dr. and Dover/Mattison intersections
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Just for the record, Annie Tokarz (Jan. 23 Street Smarts) is certainly not the only one to notice the problem with the lights by the Silver Spur on Soquel Drive! In fact, I believe I wrote … Continue reading
Posted in Community Traffic Safety Coalition, Driver safety, pedestrians, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Uncategorized
Tagged Community Traffic Safety Coalition, Driver safety, intersections, pedestrians, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
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Reader questions law in regard to youths and bicycle helmets
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Could you clear up some confusion for my family? I thought there was a law that children under 18 must wear a helmet while riding a bike but I constantly see kids riding without one. If … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, CHP, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, Helmets, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, CHP, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, Helmets
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Trash can sticker aims to slow motorists down
The Community Traffic Safety Coalition has rolled out new traffic calming stickers to be affixed to trash cans. “In an effort to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety on residential streets, the Community Traffic Safety Coalition developed a sticker to be … Continue reading
