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Discussing safety on Highway 17
The Santa Cruz County Traffic Operations Oversight Committee and Safe on 17 Task force will meet 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday at at the San Jose area CHP office, at 2020 Junction Ave., to discuss safety efforts along Highway 17. The group, … Continue reading
Posted in 511, bicycle, Caltrans, CHP, congestion, Driver safety, Highway 1, Highway 17, law enforcement, pedestrians, public transportation, road conditions, San Jose, Senior drivers, seniors, speed, Speed limit, Traffic collisions, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, transportation, transportation projects, Uncategorized
Tagged AARP, Caltrans, CHP, collisions, congestion, drive, drivers, driving, FSP, Laurel Curve, Laurel Road, safety, SCCRTC, Senior drivers, seniors, traffic, traffic laws, transportation
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Reporting loved ones who probably should not be driving the DMV
If you are worried about the driving capabilities of a senior loved one, there is help. You can try consulting with a senior driver Ombudsman who may want to chat with or write a letter to the driver you are … Continue reading
Posted in DMV, driver education, driver license, Driver safety, Senior drivers, seniors, Uncategorized
Tagged Ask the DMV, DMV, Senior drivers, seniors
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Highway 1/9 intersection improvements coming down the pike
Dear Street Smarts, Q: An easy solution to a major backup northbound Highway 9 at Highway 1 can be improved by eliminating the left turn at Fern St. Paul Krug, via email A: “While closing Fern to left-turns would help … Continue reading
Posted in child passenger safety, congestion, Senior drivers, seniors, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged child seats, congestion, santacruz, seniors, transportation
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RTC hosts ‘Smoother, Safer Streets Workshop’ July Thursday
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission invites the public to attend a Smoother, Safer Streets Workshop 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 12 in its conference room at 1523 Pacific Ave. The workshop will discuss a proposed ballot measure that would … Continue reading
Fix coming to Ocean St. Ext. at Felker
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Please take a look at the road surface at the intersection of Felker Street and Ocean Street Extension. Approaching Denny’s from Graham Hill Road, is a nasty piece of roadway that has been that way for … Continue reading
Posted in disabled access, disabled pedestrians, potholes, public works, road work, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Santa Cruz Public Works, seniors, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged disabled access, disabled pedestrians, pothole, public works, road work, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Santa Cruz Public Works, seniors, sidewalks
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Grant available for transportation agencies that provide services for seniors, disabled
Local transportation agencies that provide rides to seniors and the disabled can now apply for a grant from Caltrans. The state agency has $25 million from the Federal Transit Administration to offer grants that aim to help get people with … Continue reading
‘Driver’s Yoga’ teaches motorists to become one with their ride, be better drivers
When you drive, does your mind wander? Instead of paying attention to the road, you start thinking about things that happened the previous day, your to-do list for today and the people in your life. That’s called distracted driving and … Continue reading
Posted in cell phones, CHP, commute, consumer affairs, cycling, distracted drivers, driver education, Driver safety, inattentive drivers, insurance, law enforcement, money, motorcycle, pedestrians, Senior drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic hazards, traffic violation, Uncategorized
Tagged CHP, distracted driving, driver education, Driver safety, inattentive drivers, insurance, law enforcement, Senior drivers, seniors, Traffic collisions, traffic hazard, traffic violation
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