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Cyclists: take the traffic lane, choose alternate route at Soquel from B40 to Ocean
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Once again, I am writing to ask why there is no bicycle lane from the Branciforte Street intersection with Soquel Avenue to Ocean Street. Bicyclists are forced to ride on the sidewalk, risk their lives, and … Continue reading
Posted in alternative transportation, Arana Gulch, bicycle, bicycle education, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike path, bike safety, cycling, driver education, Driver safety, Gas prices, People Power, public works projects, Santa Cruz Public Works, teen drivers, teens, Traffic collisions, traffic safety, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged Arana Gulch, bicycle, bike lane, Santa Cruz, sharrow, Traffic collisions, trail, transportation
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Vehicle blocks the bike lane on Broadway, cyclist says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: For the past two weeks, a commercial mechanical/plumbing truck has been parked in a red zone — faded red, but there is still red paint there — in front of their business on Broadway. This truck … Continue reading
Reader questions fog line, fast lane rules
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I appreciate your column, Ramona. Two questions: My first question is about northbound Mission/Highway 1 at Western. Can an automobile legally cross the solid line on the right to make a right turn? For example, a … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bike lanes, California Driver Handbook, California Vehicle Code, cell phones, CHP, consumer affairs, distracted drivers, DMV, driver education, Highway 1, Highway 17, law enforcement, Traffic collisions, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic signs, traffic ticket, traffic violation, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged bike lane, CHP, distracted drivers, driving distracted, fast lane, fog line, Highway 1, Highway 17, traffic citations
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Used car lot a danger to cyclists, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: The used car lot at the corner of North Branciforte Avenue and Water Street has no off-street parking, which frequently makes it unsafe for bicyclists, forcing them to ride into traffic at a very busy corner. The … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike path, bike safety, commute, consumer affairs, cycling, Intersection, law enforcement, parking, police, Public safety, public works, Right-of-Way, Santa Cruz, traffic hazards, traffic safety, transportation, Uncategorized, used cars
Tagged bicycle, bike lane, cycling, parking, red curb, Santa Cruz
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Bicyclists, pedestrians invade each others’ space, reader says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I have noticed over the last year that more people walk in the streets when there are sidewalks and bikes using sidewalks when there are bike lanes. I know that there are number of places where … Continue reading
Conversation continues regarding cycling uphill on East Cliff Drive
Dear Street Smarts, Q: (In last Thursday’s Street Smarts), I read about riding a bike up Murray Street from the bike trail. Actually, I think it’s East Cliff Drive, which turns into Murray at the top of the hill. When … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bicycle education, parking, traffic laws, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, bike lane, county, parking, public works, Santa Cruz, sheriff, transportation
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Side-by-side cycling not illegal, but there are rules to follow when doing it
The topic of bicycle riders traveling side-by-side on local roads is an ongoing discussion. Most recently, a conversation has been taking place on the blog and in the comments section after cycling related Street Smarts columns appear on the Sentinel’s … Continue reading
New East Cliff Drive path for bikes and pedestrians, county says
Dear Street Smarts, Q: On Sunday evening, my wife and I took our dog for a stroll along the newly-renovated East Cliff Drive. What a great improvement! However, our evening stroll was made less enjoyable because of one thing – … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle, bike lanes, bike path, pedestrians, Santa Cruz, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycle, bike lane, cycling, Live Oak, path, pedestrians, Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz, sidewalk, trail, transportation
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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
Tagged Ask George, bike lane, DMV, pedestrian, sidewalks
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