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Tag Archives: sidewalks
Hwy 1 auxiliary lanes project involves more than freeway construction
Recently, Street Smarts updated the progress being made during the Highway 1 auxiliary lanes project. While gathering information on the congestion relief project, I learned it has helped ease traffic around schools affected by the project. Below is my interview … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike path, children, commute, congestion, county, crosswalks, cycling, Ecology Action, environment, Highway 1, paths, Paving, pedestrians, Safe Routes to School, Santa Cruz, Uncategorized
Tagged bike lanes, bike paths, Highway 1, pedestrians, RTC, Safe Routes to School, schools, sidewalks
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Capitola needs more sidewalks for pedestrian safety, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I love your column. As a recent transplant to the area it has helped me understand some of the local concerns and I think it facilitates our community’s ability to stay safe on the roads. There … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bicycle education, Bicycling, bike safety, Capitola, cycling, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, police, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, Capitola, pedestrians, sidewalks
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Where pedestrians should walk when sidewalks are not present
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I enjoy your column and the energy and enthusiasm you put into it. I’ve been meaning to write with my pet peeve — so here it is: Please let your readers know that if they walk … Continue reading
Regional Transportation Plan survey results released
More than 260 people completed a 2014 Regional Transportation Plan survey made available online by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. The results of the survey will be given to local jurisdictions, which will be charged with implementing project … Continue reading
RTC hosts public hearing for proposed road repair, safe routes to school ballot measure
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing 9:30 a.m Thursday, Aug. 2 to gather public input on a proposal to ask voters to help repair local roads and create safe routes to school. The commission … Continue reading
Posted in disabled access, pedestrians, potholes, Safe Routes to School, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged disabled access, pedestrians, potholes, Safe Routes to School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission, sidewalks
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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
It’s illegal for cars to block sidewalks
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I am curious about what can be and/or is done about cars parking at the end of their driveways, blocking the sidewalk. I noticed this is especially bad in the Seabright area and over by Natural … Continue reading
Posted in parking, Uncategorized
Tagged driver education, parking, pedestrians, sidewalks
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RTC applies for grant to improve pedestrian access countywide
The staff at the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission are working hard to meet the deadline for a Caltrans Environmental Justice grant. Earlier this month, the commission accepted the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee Pedestrian Work Group’s Safe … Continue reading
The right way to ride a Segway
Every once in a while I see someone riding a Segway. Sometimes I see them on the sidewalk or in a bicycle lane. But where should they ride in the eyes of the law? Both are fine. California classifies Segways … Continue reading
Posted in Ask George, bike lanes, DMV, pedestrians, sidewalks, Uncategorized
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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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