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Tag Archives: traffic signs
Installing stop signs not always the answer
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I avoid driving the most convenient route out of my Santa Cruz neighborhood because the intersections at Liberty and Gharkey streets, and Liberty and Santa Cruz streets, have no stop signs. City public works gave an … Continue reading
Posted in bus, California Driver Handbook, crosswalks, Metro, Santa Cruz Public Works, stop signs, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged bus, Metro, public works, Santa Cruz, stop signs, traffic signs
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Western Drive speed limit sign error
Dear Street Smarts, Q: The city recently increased the speed limit on Western Drive between Mission Street and Empire Grade from 25 to 30 mph — at least for the most part. It’s now signed 25 mph going up the … Continue reading
Posted in public works, Santa Cruz Public Works, Speed limit, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged Santa Cruz, Speed limit, traffic signs
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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
Traffic conditions at 41st, Clares not perfect but we’re trying, Capitola says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I will refrain from opining about the necessity of a no right on red sign at the corner of Clares Street and 41st Avenue in Capitola. However, there is an issue with visibility of the no … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, police, public works, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged 41st Avenue, Capitola, Clares, police, public works, traffic signs
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Hwy 129 ‘Safety Corridor’ on hold, traffic enforcement is not
Dear Street Smarts, Q: You may recall that I wrote to you several months ago regarding the lack of traffic enforcement on Highway 129 between Watsonville and Highway 101. On one occasion after I wrote to you, I did see … Continue reading
Posted in CHP, Driver safety, Driving impaired, DUI, Highway 129, law enforcement, Office of Traffic Safety, seat belts, traffic citation, Traffic collisions, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic signal, traffic signs, traffic ticket, Uncategorized
Tagged CHP, Driver safety, DUI, Highway 129, law enforcement, Office of Traffic Safety, seat belt, traffic citation, Traffic collisions, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic signals, traffic signs, traffic ticket
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Pedestrian safety tips for mobility scooter users
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I follow your informative column every Monday in the Sentinel and enjoy it very much. I do have a question for you: I am a disabled senior woman who rides on a battery operated four wheel … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, CHP, disabled pedestrians, driver education, pedestrians, public works projects, Santa Cruz County Public Works, Traffic collisions, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic signs, traffic violation, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, CHP, crosswalk, disabled pedestrians, pedestrian, Santa Cruz County Public Works Department, traffic collision, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic signs, traffic violation
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Cyclist shares crash survival story
Stop signs mean stop, so stop. When other vehicles on the road are stopped at an intersection or crosswalk for seemingly no reason, slow down and make sure they haven’t stopped for a pedestrian crossing the road. Those are just … Continue reading
Traffic signs evoke emotion, thought to get compliance with rules of the road
This week, I drove to a Sacramento suburb to visit family. The trip involved a stop at a McDonald’s restaurant to pick up some snacks. While sitting in the drive-thru line, a sign caught my eye. It read, “To help … Continue reading
Is there a better slogan than “Share the Road”?
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I just wanted to say that I hate “Share the Road.” This is a road sign that has confused drivers for too long. People seem to think it is a nice suggestion to share. It is … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, Santa Cruz, traffic signs, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycles, Santa Cruz, traffic signs
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The anatomy of posting a speed limit
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I am just curious. Do you get a lot of complaints regarding the illogical speed limit of 25 mph on Capitola Road in front of the Capitola DMV? I recently was issued a ticket here and … Continue reading
Posted in Capitola, Capitola Police, consumer affairs, DMV, law enforcement, pedestrians, police, Public safety, speed, Speed limit, traffic citation, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic signs, traffic ticket, Uncategorized
Tagged Capitola, Capitola Police, consumer affairs, DMV, law enforcement, pedestrians, Public safety, speed, Speed limit, traffic citation, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, traffic signs, traffic ticket
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