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BADGES campaign to address traffic concerns in Capitola
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Regarding your recent column about Bay Avenue at Hill Street and Capitola Avenue, I truly do understand the lack of funding problems in order to fix what are two dangerous intersections. There is also the Bay … Continue reading
Posted in aggressive drivers, bicycle, Capitola, crosswalks, law enforcement, Uncategorized
Tagged aggressive driving, BADGES, bicycle, Capitola, crosswalk, cyclists, law enforcement
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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
Cyclists not fond of rumble strip project on Hwy 1′s North Coast, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Regarding Monday’s Street Smarts column mention of proposed rumble strips for Highway 1 between Davenport and Swift Street, local cyclists are strongly opposed to both the center line and shoulder rumble strips. A few details at … Continue reading
Soquel Drive repairs in Aptos, rumble strips on Hwy 1 are coming
Dear Street Smarts, Q: When will the powers that be fix the street surface on northbound Soquel Drive between State Park Drive and Cabrillo. Its surface is similar to driving off-road. How can a public agency let a roadway deteriorate … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, Caltrans, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 1, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, Caltrans, cyclists, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 1
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Street Smarts tackles bicycles, cars & Fishhook landscaping
Bicyclists who received a citation for violating traffic laws can turn to the Community Traffic Safety Coalition for help in brushing up on the rule they broke. The class is offered once a month and teaches cyclists the proper way … Continue reading
Posted in alternative transportation, Bicycling, bike safety, California Vehicle Code, Caltrans, consumer affairs, driver education, Driver safety, Fishhook, motorcycle, motorcycle safety, Motorcycles, parking, paths, Public safety, Senior drivers, teen drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle education, bicycle safety, bicycles, bike lanes, California Vehicle Code, cyclist education, cyclists, driver education, Driver safety, Fishhook, landscaping, merge lanes
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On the beat with the CHP
In an attempt to keep this blog current and hip, I try to arrange ride alongs with local law enforcement. On Wednesday, I rode with the California Highway Patrol. Expect to see blurbs about that ride in upcoming columns. Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, bike safety, California Vehicle Code, CHP, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Driving impaired, DUI, Public safety, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, bike safety, California Vehicle Code, CHP, cycling, cyclists, Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV, Rules of the Road
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Cycling expert questions Street Smarts on hands-free cell phone law
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Your recent publication that bicycles are not subject to cell phone laws is incorrect. California Vehicle Code section 21200 states that ‘Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway has all the rights and is subject … Continue reading
