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Tag Archives: Highway 17
Hwy 17 grinding and paving between Vine Hill and Sugarloaf
Come Monday, Caltrans maintenance workers will begin a three day grind and pave project along northbound Highway 17 from Vine Hill Road to Sugarloaf. From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., crews will work on the project, which includes the closure … Continue reading
Posted in Caltrans, Highway 17, traffic, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged Caltrans, construction, Highway 17, road work
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SCPD memorial procession video returns
Sergeant Baker – Officer Butler Memorial Procession From CHP Motorcycle The video shot during the funeral procession for fallen officers Sgt. Loran “Butch” Baker and Det. Elizabeth Butler from Santa Cruz’s Beach Flats area to San Jose’s HP Pavilion is … Continue reading
SCPD funeral procession video goes viral
Among the many videos on YouTube that memorialize last Thursday’s funeral procession for Santa Cruz Police detectives Loran “Butch” Baker and Elizabeth Butler, who were killed in the line of duty two weeks ago, one is going viral. While the … Continue reading
Posted in CHP, Highway 17, law enforcement, motorcycle, Motorcycles, pedestrians, police, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police, Uncategorized
Tagged CHP, fallen officers, funeral procession, Highway 17, law enforcement, pedestrians, police, San Jose, Santa Cruz, SCPD Memorial, YouTube
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Readers comment on recent Street Smarts topics
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Happy Valentine’s Day and thanks for the column about headlights (Street Smarts, Feb. 14). It is by far one of the most important you have addressed. The system is hopelessly out of control and beyond solving. … Continue reading
Posted in Highway 17, litter, Uncategorized
Tagged garbage, Glare, headlights, Highway 17, litter
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Celebrating the people who keep us moving
Editor’s note: On the heels of National Public Works Week last week, Street Smarts wishes to keep the love flowing by paying homage to public works crews who work hard to keep us on the move with an update on … Continue reading
Posted in Caltrans, Highway 17, Paving, public works, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged Caltrans, Highway 17, Pavex, public works, transportation
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Tape covering drains defeats drainage improvements purpose, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Have you noticed that the contractors working on the north side of Highway 17 drainage project have forgotten to remove the duct tape covering the new median drains? The tape kind of defeats the whole purpose … Continue reading
Reader concerned about rumble strips on Highway 17′s Laurel Curve
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I’m very concerned about Caltrans plans to install an experimental sandpaper surface on Laurel curve. From Caltrans own words, it induces a vibration that causes people to unexpectedly hit the brakes. Meanwhile, vehicles behind that panicked … Continue reading
Posted in Caltrans, Highway 17, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged Caltrans, Highway 17
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Motorists ignore ‘Keep Clear’ signs in front of Soquel Drive fire station, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I was hoping you could write an article concerning the bottleneck in Soquel Village during the morning rush hour. I have to commute from Aptos to the east side of Santa Cruz five days a week. … Continue reading
Posted in aggressive drivers, Aptos, CHP, Highway 17, Soquel, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged aggressive driving, Aptos, CHP, Highway 17, Soquel, transportation
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Larger ‘No Turn on Red’ sign needed on Paul Sweet at Soquel, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Love your column. I learn a lot each time I read it. Question: The ‘No Right Turn on Red’ sign at the intersection from Paul Sweet Road onto Soquel Drive is difficult to see. This route … Continue reading
Posted in Caltrans, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 17, Uncategorized
Tagged Caltrans, driver education, Driver safety, Highway 17
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Readers say ‘Enough is enough’ with Hwy 17 roadwork
Dear Street Smarts, Q: We appreciate your coverage of all things traffic-wise. I have a rant concerning Highway 17. I frequently travel at night from Bonny Doon to the South Bay and back, and have experienced four straight uninterrupted years … Continue reading
