Category Archives: Santa Cruz Public Works

Buses, traffic create blind spots for drivers near UCSC

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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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 , , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Santa Cruz launches its first ever on-site recycled pavement project this week

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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Posted in Paving, public works, public works projects, road construction, road work, roads, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, transportation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | View Comments

Cycling advice for riding up Murray Street hill

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: I am writing to you on behalf of my father, who doesn’t use a computer. He does a Sunday bicycle ride around the Yacht Harbor, along the San Lorenzo River, to the Tannery and back to … Continue reading →

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The rundown on road work around the county

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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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 , , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Installing stop signs not always the answer

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: I avoid driving the most convenient route out of my Santa Cruz neighborhood because the intersections at Liberty and Gharkey streets, and Liberty and Santa Cruz streets, have no stop signs. City public works gave an … Continue reading →

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Posted in bus, California Driver Handbook, crosswalks, Metro, Santa Cruz Public Works, stop signs, traffic signs, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | View Comments

Western Drive speed limit sign error

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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Easing traffic congestion

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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Posted in Capitola, Capitola Public Works, congestion, Intersection, public works, roads, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, traffic, traffic light, traffic signal, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Reader expresses B40 curiosity

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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Project to replace 100 year old sewer line begins on Ocean Street

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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Posted in DMV, public works, public works projects, road construction, road work, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Public Works, traffic, transportation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | View Comments

Turn pockets hot topic with reader

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: I am curious if there would ever be a left hand turn signal at the intersection Branciforte and Soquel avenues. It’s a dangerous intersection for pedestrians and is difficult to get through. A similar situation exists … Continue reading →

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