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More Californians walking, biking, using public transportation

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Ramona Turner

The percentage of Californians who are walking, biking or using public transportation has more than doubled since the year 2000, according to a review by the California Household Travel Survey. “Based on this research, we can make good decisions about transportation … Continue reading →

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Talking bus safety

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: The pads that trigger the lights for the buses to leave the Pacific Station terminal onto Front Street are out of order. Every time I bring it up to the district they say it belongs to … Continue reading →

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Road rules: the 411 on driving along the shoulder to make a right turns

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: What are the rules for making right turns from the shoulder? I’m thinking southbound Highway 1 at River Street and/or northbound Highway 1 at Western Drive. Both these intersections have long, paved shoulders. Some drivers use … Continue reading →

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Buses, traffic create blind spots for drivers near UCSC

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: Due to the large amount of traffic at the east entrance to UCSC, in my opinion, left hand turn lanes large enough to accommodate buses are necessary for turning left northbound onto Glenn Coolidge Drive from … Continue reading →

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Monday is Earth Day, workers encouraged to ‘Skip the Commute’

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Each Earth Day, workers who drive to their place of business are encouraged to seek other means to commute, such as carpooling, riding the bus or their bike. This year, the push is on for folks to telecommute, if they … Continue reading →

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Vacant seat on Metro Advisory Committee

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Ramona Turner

The Metro Advisory Committee has a seat that needs to be filled. The committee consists of 11 members, each are appointed by the Santa Cruz Metro Board of Directors. It meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month … Continue reading →

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Installing stop signs not always the answer

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Ramona Turner

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 →

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Funeral procession etiquette

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: Regarding the law and proper etiquette pertaining to funeral processions: Recently I attended two funerals in metropolitan areas with numerous traffic signals and stop signs for a distance of 6-10 miles, one with a motorcycle escort … Continue reading →

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A car-free weekend trip from Santa Cruz to San Francisco

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Ramona Turner

Editor’s note: Today’s column comes from Piet Canin, vice president of Ecology Action, a Santa Cruz-based non-profit that helps businesses, communities and individuals reach economic and environmental sustainability. An experienced cyclist who’s versed in 50 mile rides on his bicycle, … Continue reading →

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Come one, come all to the MetroBase operations building groundbreaking Friday

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Ramona Turner

If you are in the area of 1200 River Street around noon Friday, Oct. 26. There will be a little celebration going on and you are invited to join in. Santa Cruz Metro will break ground on the last of … Continue reading →

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