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Category Archives: Felton
Highway 9 should be one-way with bike lane between Santa Cruz, Felton, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: In view of Highway 9 between Felton and Paradise Park being very narrow and twisty, so many cars from San Lorenzo Valley already use Graham Hill Road, and a safe bike lane is needed up lower … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, Bicycling, bike path, bike safety, Caltrans, DMV, Felton, Highway 9, Santa Cruz, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, Caltrans, DMV, Felton, Highway 9, Santa Cruz, transportation
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Wet weather tips for drivers, cyclists ad pedestrians
Rain is in the forecast all weekend long, as well as at least one day next week. Here are some tips to help you get to your destination safety from the California Office of Traffic Safety, with a few additives … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, bicycle, bicycle education, cell phones, child passenger safety, child seats, children, cycling, driver education, Driver safety, Felton, law enforcement, Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian education, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, police, Public safety, rain, roads, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Senior drivers, seniors, Soquel, speed, Speed limit, teen drivers, teens, texting, tires, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic signal, traffic signs, travel, Uncategorized, watsonville, weather
Tagged cycling, drivers, OTS, pedestrians, weather
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Street Smarts not quite so fair, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Ramona–you were doing well with this article (“Us vs. them,” Monday, June 25) until you laid all the blame on motorists: ‘Even if it is perceived that “the other guy” is being inconsiderate, try to be … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, bike safety, Capitola, county, cycling, distracted drivers, driver education, Driver safety, Felton, Motorcycles, Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrians, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, share the road, skateboards, traffic laws, traffic signs, transportation, Uncategorized, watsonville
Tagged bicycles, county, cycling, drivers, OTS, pedestrians, santacruz, skateboarders, transportation
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Us vs. them: Can bicyclists and motorists get along on Santa Cruz County’s roads?
Santa Cruz County touts itself as being laid back and a cycling-friendly mecca. But is it? Every time anything cycling related appears in this column, rage comes out. This past Thursday’s column is a perfect example. Verbal single finger solutes … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, bicycle, bicycle education, Bicycling, big rigs, bike safety, California Driver Handbook, California Vehicle Code, Capitola, CHP, cycling, disabled drivers, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Felton, law enforcement, Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian education, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, Public safety, road rage, roads, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Scotts Valley, Senior drivers, share the road, Soquel, speed, tailgating, teen drivers, teens, traffic, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, traffic laws, traffic safety, transportation, UCSC, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, californiadriverhandbook, californiavehiclecode, CHP, ecologyaction, motorists, OTS, roadrage, SCCRTC, transportation
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The pros and cons of wrong way cycling, according to Street Smarts readers
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Regarding which way a bike should travel: Have you ever been to England where they drive on the opposite side of the road than the U.S.? They paint arrows on the street for pedestrians pointing to … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, cycling, Felton, NHTSA, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, cycling, Felton, NHTSA, safety, transportation
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Mom wants teen drivers to behave on Graham Hill Road
Dear Street Smarts, Q: My name is Leah Rephan. I am writing due to my growing concern about the safety of drivers on Graham Hill Road. This is not regarding the recent construction by any means. My main concern — … Continue reading
Please inform us of the road closures AMGEN is going to cause, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Sunday’s Sentinel carried ads for the AMGEN event in which you will play a vital part! That role is to keep the public informed about plans to close roads and restrict access! This year several major … Continue reading
Posted in Amgen Tour, Aptos, bicycle, Bonny Doon, Cabrillo College, CHP, driver education, Felton, Highway 1, Soquel, Uncategorized
Tagged AMGEN, Aptos, bicycle, Bonny Doon, Felton, Highway 1, Soquel
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Felton-Empire Road user sounds off
Dear Street Smarts, I enjoyed the article regarding the dire need to repair Felton-Empire Road. When the powers that be state that there just isn’t enough money, they need to include the fact that, based on the County Report on … Continue reading
Felton-Empire Grade Road in bad shape, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Felton-Empire Road connects Bonny Doon to Felton, and from there to Scotts Valley, Highway 17, Highway 9, and Graham Hill Road. It is a very important road which serves about 3,000 Bonny Dooners, plus Lockheed, various … Continue reading
Readers discuss Highway 17 speed limit at Mt. Hermon Road
Editor’s note: Street Smarts recently published a letter from a reader who thought that the speed limit on Highway 17 at Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley should be lowered. Below are emails from readers with their own ideas about … Continue reading
Posted in Felton, Highway 17, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, speed, Uncategorized
Tagged Felton, Highway 17, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, speed
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