Tag Archives: Felton

Lompico Road closure necessary to remove tree

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: I live in Lompico, a community above Felton. There is a sign on lower Lompico Road just before it meets with Zayante. It states that from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be ‘delays’ on … Continue reading →

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Posted in road closure, road construction, road work, Santa Cruz County Public Works, school bus, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | View Comments

Highway 9 should be one-way with bike lane between Santa Cruz, Felton, reader says

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: In view of Highway 9 between Felton and Paradise Park being very narrow and twisty, so many cars from San Lorenzo Valley already use Graham Hill Road, and a safe bike lane is needed up lower … Continue reading →

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Posted in bicycle, Bicycling, bike path, bike safety, Caltrans, DMV, Felton, Highway 9, Santa Cruz, transportation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | View Comments

The pros and cons of wrong way cycling, according to Street Smarts readers

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: Regarding which way a bike should travel: Have you ever been to England where they drive on the opposite side of the road than the U.S.? They paint arrows on the street for pedestrians pointing to … Continue reading →

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Please inform us of the road closures AMGEN is going to cause, reader says

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: Sunday’s Sentinel carried ads for the AMGEN event in which you will play a vital part!  That role is to keep the public informed about plans to close roads and restrict access! This year several major … Continue reading →

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Posted in Amgen Tour, Aptos, bicycle, Bonny Doon, Cabrillo College, CHP, driver education, Felton, Highway 1, Soquel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | View Comments

Felton-Empire Road user sounds off

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, I enjoyed the article regarding the dire need to repair Felton-Empire Road. When the powers that be state that there just isn’t enough money, they need to include the fact that, based on the County Report on … Continue reading →

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Posted in Felton, motorcycle, potholes, road conditions, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | View Comments

Felton-Empire Grade Road in bad shape, reader says

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: Felton-Empire Road connects Bonny Doon to Felton, and from there to Scotts Valley, Highway 17, Highway 9, and Graham Hill Road. It is a very important road which serves about 3,000 Bonny Dooners, plus Lockheed, various … Continue reading →

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Posted in Felton, potholes, road conditions, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | View Comments

Readers discuss Highway 17 speed limit at Mt. Hermon Road

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Ramona Turner

Editor’s note: Street Smarts recently published a letter from a reader who thought that the speed limit on Highway 17 at Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley should be lowered. Below are emails from readers with their own ideas about … Continue reading →

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Caltrans to close Hwy 9 between Santa Cruz and Felton Monday, expect detours

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Ramona Turner

Come Monday, June 7, motorists who normally travel the portion of Highway 9 between Highway 1 in Santa Cruz and Felton will need to find another route. On that day, a Caltrans contractor is tentatively set to close that portion … Continue reading →

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Posted in bicycle, bike safety, Caltrans, commute, consumer affairs, Driver safety, Highway 1, Highway 9, highways, motorcycle, motorcycle safety, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, Public safety, road closure, road construction, road work, roads, Santa Cruz, traffic hazards, transportation projects | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | View Comments

Too many CHP officers in Felton, reader says

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: I was just wondering when you’ll do some real investigative reporting and find out why the Bay Area is at saturation point with CHP. Can you find the stats, the number of police cars running every … Continue reading →

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Posted in CHP, consumer affairs, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 129, Highway 152, Highway 9, highways, law enforcement, Public safety, speed, traffic citation, Traffic collisions, traffic laws, traffic ticket, traffic violation | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | View Comments