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Hwy 1 auxiliary lanes project involves more than freeway construction
Recently, Street Smarts updated the progress being made during the Highway 1 auxiliary lanes project. While gathering information on the congestion relief project, I learned it has helped ease traffic around schools affected by the project. Below is my interview … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike path, children, commute, congestion, county, crosswalks, cycling, Ecology Action, environment, Highway 1, paths, Paving, pedestrians, Safe Routes to School, Santa Cruz, Uncategorized
Tagged bike lanes, bike paths, Highway 1, pedestrians, RTC, Safe Routes to School, schools, sidewalks
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Regional Transportation Plan survey results released
More than 260 people completed a 2014 Regional Transportation Plan survey made available online by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. The results of the survey will be given to local jurisdictions, which will be charged with implementing project … Continue reading
Mobility scooter user seeks safe riding advice
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I recently received a power scooter and would like to know if there regulations or information about use on the streets and/or sidewalks. It is a power scooter for the elderly and/or disabled. I am 94 … Continue reading
Posted in bike lanes, disabled access, disabled pedestrians, mobility scooters, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged bike lanes, disabled access, disabled pedestrians, mobility scooters, Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission, SCCRTC, sidewalks
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Street is often safer for mobility scooters than sidewalks, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I read with interest your advice to the Live Oak woman who uses a motorized scooter for mobility (10/31/11). Your expert advised her, quite sensibly, to stay on the sidewalk whenever possible. That is well and … Continue reading
Bike to Work Day Community Ride in Watsonville
The Watsonville Brown Berets Bike Shack will be the meeting place for a Bike to Work Day Community Ride. The event, one of many taking part on Ecology Action’s 13th annual Bike to Work/School Day, will occur between 4-7 p.m. … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike path, bike safety, cycling, roads, Uncategorized, watsonville
Tagged bicycle, Bicycling, bike, bike lanes, bike path, bike safety, cycling, roads, watsonville
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Organization seeks more non-motorist advocates on Caltrans committee
The California Bicycle Coalition is urging folks who have an interest in cycling, public transit and pedestrian issues to write a letter to their state representatives in favor of adding cycling advocates to a Caltrans advisory committee. “The California Traffic … Continue reading
Seeing the road from cyclists’ eyes
Below is a video from cyclists aimed at teaching drivers about the hazards bicycle riders face on the road and how drivers can avoid becoming one of those hazards. The link to “Rules of the Road: Advice for Drivers” was … Continue reading
Cyclist’s letter, cycling safety concerns draw reader reaction
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Jim Langley, a cyclist, responded to (Monday, June 24′s) column that the gentleman in the wheelchair was at fault. (Langley) was not there, but I was, and I know what I saw. First, I am not … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, bicycle, bicycle education, Bicycling, bike path, bike safety, California Driver Handbook, crosswalks, disabled pedestrians, pedestrians, Uncategorized
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Santa Cruz cyclist responds to reader’s call for manners among bike riders
Dear Street Smarts, Regarding today’s column, I’m sure the letter writer saw something that bothered her, but I would be willing to bet the cyclists’ side of the story is very different than what the witness thinks happened. For example, … Continue reading
Posted in bike lanes, bike safety, cycling, disabled access, pedestrians, Uncategorized
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Who’s supposed to be in the bicycle lane?, reader asks
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Who is allowed to use bike lanes? I frequently see uses other then bikes when there is a sidewalk available. I see lot of skateboarders, many in dangerous situations. I also see people walking, walking in … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, bicycle, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike safety, California Vehicle Code, driver education, pedestrians, Santa Cruz, Senior drivers, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged Aptos, bicycles, bike lanes, bike safety, California Vehicle Code, driver education, pedestrians, Santa Cruz, Senior drivers, sidewalks, traffic laws, watsonville
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