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Category Archives: traffic signs
Confusing signs in Soquel Village contribute to traffic snarls, says reader
Dear Street Smarts, Q: The sign on Soquel Drive at Main Street in the Soquel Village indicates two lanes that can travel straight through the intersection of Soquel and Porter when you can only go straight through the intersection from … Continue reading
Road rules: the 411 on driving along the shoulder to make a right turns
Dear Street Smarts, Q: What are the rules for making right turns from the shoulder? I’m thinking southbound Highway 1 at River Street and/or northbound Highway 1 at Western Drive. Both these intersections have long, paved shoulders. Some drivers use … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, California Vehicle Code, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 1, pedestrians, Right-of-Way, Santa Cruz, traffic hazards, traffic laws, traffic light, traffic safety, traffic signal, traffic signs, traffic ticket, traffic violation, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged Aptos, bus, California Vehicle Code, CHP, Highway 1, Santa Cruz, speed, stop light, transportation
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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
Installing stop signs not always the answer
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
Posted in bus, California Driver Handbook, crosswalks, Metro, Santa Cruz Public Works, stop signs, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged bus, Metro, public works, Santa Cruz, stop signs, traffic signs
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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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Obey construction zone traffic laws at all times
Dear Street Smarts, Q: You may have already addressed this issue in your column, but was wondering if the construction zone rules apply only when workers are present. Thanks for your help, Shirley Heitschel, Aptos A: Yes, the “Slow Down, … Continue reading
Posted in Caltrans, CHP, Highway 1, road construction, speed, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged Caltrans, CHP, construction zones, Slow for the Cone Zone
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Drivers need to slow down, watch for pedestrians, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I read your column (“Where pedestrians should walk when sidewalks are not present,” Jan. 10) with interest and I am disturbed that you did not caution the driver to slow down and give way to pedestrians … Continue reading
Posted in police, Public safety, Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, speed, stop signs, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged pedestrians, police, Scott Valley, speed, stop signs
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Missing stop sign replaced; reader lobbies adult cyclists to wear helmets
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Not sure who to contact but perhaps you can help. I witnessed a pick-up truck driving up Winkle Avenue from Soquel Drive and run the stop sign at the intersection of Winkle and Howe Street. The … 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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Traffic conditions at 41st, Clares not perfect but we’re trying, Capitola says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I will refrain from opining about the necessity of a no right on red sign at the corner of Clares Street and 41st Avenue in Capitola. However, there is an issue with visibility of the no … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, police, public works, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged 41st Avenue, Capitola, Clares, police, public works, traffic signs
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