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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
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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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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Reporting litter from garbage trucks
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Recently, I followed a garbage truck along Highway 1 for a couple of miles and watched as various pieces of plastic and paper blew out of the truck. Is this occurrence littering and therefore a punishable … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, driver education, Highway 1, road construction, road work, roads, Santa Cruz, Uncategorized
Tagged Aptos, Caltrans, CHP, garbage, Santra Cruz, transportation, trucks
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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
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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Eastern access road idea should become reality to ease Mission Street congestion, says reader
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I think there may be different solutions to gridlock in different parts of the county. But with regard to the King at Mission intersection, Caltrans is right – that intersection cannot and was never intended to … Continue reading
Posted in commute, congestion, county, disabled access, environment, Highway 1, Highway 9, Mission Street, roads, Santa Cruz, Uncategorized
Tagged congestion, Highway 1, Highway 9, King Street, localnews, Mission Street, Santa Cruz, 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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