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Category Archives: public works
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
No dedicated left turn light coming to Cabrillo College Drive, Park Avenue
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I enjoy reading your advice on Street Smarts and appreciate the opportunity to have somewhere to voice my concerns. I live in Soquel, near the busy intersection of Cabrillo College Drive and Park Avenue. There is … 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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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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Western Drive speed limit sign error
Dear Street Smarts, Q: The city recently increased the speed limit on Western Drive between Mission Street and Empire Grade from 25 to 30 mph — at least for the most part. It’s now signed 25 mph going up the … Continue reading
Posted in public works, Santa Cruz Public Works, Speed limit, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged Santa Cruz, Speed limit, traffic signs
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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
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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Reader expresses B40 curiosity
Dear Street Smarts, Q: After a very long absence from Santa Cruz, my wife and I have returned and have purchased a house that’s on a corner of North Branciforte Avenue. As we drive north from Soquel Avenue, we notice … Continue reading
Posted in county, public works, roads, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, Uncategorized
Tagged public works, road, Santa Cruz, street
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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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