Category Archives: seniors

Discussing safety on Highway 17

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Ramona Turner

The Santa Cruz County Traffic Operations Oversight Committee and Safe on 17 Task force will meet 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday at at the San Jose area CHP office, at 2020 Junction Ave., to discuss safety efforts along Highway 17. The group, … Continue reading →

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Posted in 511, bicycle, Caltrans, CHP, congestion, Driver safety, Highway 1, Highway 17, law enforcement, pedestrians, public transportation, road conditions, San Jose, Senior drivers, seniors, speed, Speed limit, Traffic collisions, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, transportation, transportation projects, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Factoids from ‘Ask the DMV’ newsletter

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Every week, Street Smarts gets a newsletter from the DMV with interesting information that result from frequently asked questions. Here are a few of the topics featured in “Ask the DMV”: Individuals age 62 and older can apply for a … Continue reading →

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Posted in DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Driving impaired, DUI, Senior drivers, seniors, teen drivers, teens, Uncategorized, weather | Tagged , , , , , , | View Comments

Wet weather tips for drivers, cyclists ad pedestrians

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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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 , , , , | View Comments

Reporting loved ones who probably should not be driving the DMV

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Ramona Turner

If you are worried about the driving capabilities of a senior loved one, there is help. You can try consulting with a senior driver Ombudsman who may want to chat with or write a letter to the driver you are … Continue reading →

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Posted in DMV, driver education, driver license, Driver safety, Senior drivers, seniors, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | View Comments

Left turn from far right lane on Clares onto 41st illegal

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: I found it interesting that in your column, Thursday, Oct. 4, nothing was mentioned about the left turn from Clares Street onto 41st Avenue coming from Trader Joe’s. This also changed in July. Now, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Posted in AARP, Capitola, Capitola Police, Capitola Public Works, distracted drivers, driver education, Senior drivers, seniors, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | View Comments

Highway 1/9 intersection improvements coming down the pike

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: An easy solution to a major backup northbound Highway 9 at Highway 1 can be improved by eliminating the left turn at Fern St. Paul Krug, via email A: “While closing Fern to left-turns would help … Continue reading →

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Posted in child passenger safety, congestion, Senior drivers, seniors, transportation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | View Comments

Fix coming to Ocean St. Ext. at Felker

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: Please take a look at the road surface at the intersection of Felker Street and Ocean Street Extension. Approaching Denny’s from Graham Hill Road, is a nasty piece of roadway that has been that way for … Continue reading →

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Posted in disabled access, disabled pedestrians, potholes, public works, road work, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Santa Cruz Public Works, seniors, sidewalks, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Grant available for transportation agencies that provide services for seniors, disabled

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ramona Turner

Local transportation agencies that provide rides to seniors and the disabled can now apply for a grant from Caltrans. The state agency has $25 million from the Federal Transit Administration to offer grants that aim to help get people with … Continue reading →

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Posted in bus, disabled access, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, seniors, transportation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | View Comments