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Crosswalks can be marked — or not, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: As far as I can remember, the California Vehicle Code says that when two roads intersect, there’s an implied crosswalk — whether it’s painted or not, pedestrians have the right of way. But I’m finding that … Continue reading
Posted in California Vehicle Code, commute, crosswalks, driver education, Driver safety, Intersection, law enforcement, pedestrian education, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police, Senior drivers, teen drivers, traffic laws, Uncategorized
Tagged California Vehicle Code, crosswalks, intersections, pedestrians, police, Santa Cruz, traffic laws
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Two traffic safety groups meet to discuss future projects
The Community Traffic Safety Coalition and its South County Bike & Pedestrian Work Group will both hold meetings Tuesday, Feb. 7 to talk about future projects. Both groups strive to make travel from point A to point B safer for … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bike path, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, crosswalks, pedestrians, sidewalks, South County Bike & Pedestrian Work Group, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, bike path, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, crosswalks, pedestrian, sidewalk, South County Bike & Pedestrian Work Group
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Bike Traffic School this weekend
Cyclists can learn how to be a knowledgeable, lawful, and confident bicycle rider at Bike Traffic School Saturday, Oct. 8. The two-hour class costs $35 and runs from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s open to cyclists who have been cited … Continue reading
Cyclists must stop at crosswalks for pedestrians
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Are bicyclists required to stop at crosswalks to allow pedestrians to cross? Bethany Kientzel, via email A: The answer is yes. Bicyclists are considered vehicles by the California Vehicle Code and must follow the same laws. … Continue reading
Offering a little back to school street smarts
It’s that time of year again: children are headed back to school. Below are some tips from the California Office of Traffic Safety for parents, as well as drivers on ways to keep kids safe on their trek to and … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, crossing guards, crosswalks, driver education, Driver safety, Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, school bus, school zones, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, crossing guards, crosswalks, driver education, Driver safety, OTS, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, school bus, school zones, schools
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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
Pedestrian habits in Capitola need to be studied, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I read the item (last Monday)about the surveys to be done Aug. 22 – Sept. 26. I hope Capitola Village is one of the 21 locations. We had a bizarre pedestrian death here July 5 and … Continue reading
Posted in Caltrans, Capitola, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, congestion, Highway 1, pedestrian education, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, road work, Salinas Road, Traffic collisions, Uncategorized
Tagged Caltrans, Capitola, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, congestion, crosswalks, detour, Highway 1, pedestrian education, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, road work, Salinas Road, Traffic collisions
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Hwy 1/Salinas Road Project back on track
The safety project that involves building a fly over ramp from Highway 1 to Salinas Road is back on track. Work resumed Aug. 2 after a brief delay that allowed utility companies to relocate their infrastructure. Now, construction workers will … Continue reading
Posted in AAA, Caltrans, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, commute, crosswalks, Highway 1, Highway 129, pedestrians, road construction, road work, Salinas Road, Santa Cruz, Uncategorized
Tagged AAA, Caltrans, Community Traffic Safety Coalition, commute, construction, crosswalks, driver education, Highway 1, Highway 129, pedestrians, road work, Salinas Road, tow truck, transportaation project
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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
Tagged Aptos, bike education, bike lanes, bike safety, California Driver Handbook, crosswalks, cycling, disabled pedestrians, DMV, pedestrians
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‘Half-way’ sidewalk needs to be filled in, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: On the west side of Soquel Drive, between Rodeo Gulch and Research Park Drive, the sidewalk only goes half-way! The bank goes all the way into the street and you cannot even walk on the dirt. … Continue reading
Posted in crosswalks, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, public works, public works projects, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged crosswalks, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, public works, Santa Cruz County, SCCRTC, sidewalks
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