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Category Archives: public works projects
Buses, traffic create blind spots for drivers near UCSC
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Due to the large amount of traffic at the east entrance to UCSC, in my opinion, left hand turn lanes large enough to accommodate buses are necessary for turning left northbound onto Glenn Coolidge Drive from … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bus, California Vehicle Code, cell phones, CHP, commute, congestion, consumer affairs, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 1, inattentive drivers, Intersection, law enforcement, pedestrians, public works, public works projects, road construction, road work, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, sidewalks, texting, traffic, traffic citation, traffic hazards, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic ticket, traffic violation, transportation, UCSC, Uncategorized
Tagged bus, cellphones, CHP, distracted driving, Intersection, navigation, public works, roads, Santa Cruz, traffic, transportation
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Santa Cruz launches its first ever on-site recycled pavement project this week
People who frequent the area of Soquel Avenue from Ocean Street to Branciforte Avenue, River Street south from River Street by Wells Fargo to Soquel Drive, and Front Street from Soquel to Cathcart Street will be witnessing history. For the … Continue reading
The rundown on road work around the county
Santa Cruz’s public works department and Caltrans have reached out to Street Smarts to provide information about projects they’re working on. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention in construction zones. The use of alternative routes are encouraged, … Continue reading
Posted in Ben Lomond, bicycle, Caltrans, Highway 9, NHTSA, public works, public works projects, road construction, road work, roads, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, Bike Church, Caltrans, Highway 9, iPad, iPhone, NHTSA, People Power, road work, Santa Cruz, transportation
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Crosswalk painting to occur when weather dries, warms up
Dear Street Smarts, Q: The crosswalk at Portola Drive and 26th Avenue is not visible to many drivers approaching from the west from Corcoran Lagoon, and there is no signage. This is due to the uphill grade. I’ve experienced this … Continue reading
Pasatiempo pothole has got to go, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: This note is being written to you with the hope that you can bring attention to a teeth-jarring pothole that needs to be filled. Driving northbound, after exiting Highway 17 at Pasatiempo and turning right at … Continue reading
Posted in potholes, public works, public works projects, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Uncategorized
Tagged county, pothole, roads
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Project to replace 100 year old sewer line begins on Ocean Street
A $1.5 million sewer project is to get underway along Ocean Street in Santa Cruz, Monday, Feb. 4 and last through May 14. The multi-faceted project includes Ocean Street, from Blaine Street to Graham Hill Road, as well as Blaine, … Continue reading
No new pavement for Scotts Valley Drive anytime soon
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Do you know what’s up with Scotts Valley Drive? It looks horrible. There are black snake like lines of patched area throughout the entire two mile stretch. Please don’t tell me the road is degrading into … Continue reading
Depot Park roundabout doesn’t work during busy weekends, holidays, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I think it is time for a new article about the Depot Park roundabout. It has been one year since the opening of the roundabout at Depot Park and a very unfavorable article about it following … Continue reading
Striping question revisited regarding Soquel at 17 avenues
Dear Street Smarts, Q: The new reconstruction work around Soquel and 17th avenues in Live Oak is very nice; however, the double thick solid white line as you are proceeding eastward on Soquel approaching the right hand turn lane is … Continue reading
Pedestrian safety tips for mobility scooter users
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I follow your informative column every Monday in the Sentinel and enjoy it very much. I do have a question for you: I am a disabled senior woman who rides on a battery operated four wheel … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, CHP, disabled pedestrians, driver education, pedestrians, public works projects, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Traffic collisions, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic signs, traffic violation, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, CHP, crosswalk, disabled pedestrians, pedestrian, Santa Cruz County Public Works Department, traffic collision, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic signs, traffic violation
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