Bike and pedestrian safety > A series of in-depth stories by reporter Jesse Kathan.
Santa Cruz Local dives into the reasons why biking and walking can be dangerous in Santa Cruz County, how advocates and governments are tackling the problem, and potential strategies to make streets safer. Share your story of walking or biking in Santa Cruz County, or send a tip to [email protected].
This series is supported by a USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism Health Equity fellowship.
Community event: 3-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Watsonville Plaza
Join reporters Jesse Kathan and Fidel M. Soto for an event about street safety that includes art, conversation and information. We want to hear your thoughts on how to make Watsonville streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Capitola intersection redesign could be reversed
Council to also review a grant for bike and pedestrian safety
This New Jersey city achieved zero traffic deaths. Could it be a model for Santa Cruz?
Hoboken lowered speed limits, traded parking for safety
Four ways to make streets safer in Watsonville
Plans to slow streets could save lives
Watsonville’s walking and biking deaths far outpace the county average. Here’s why.
Experts blame wide roads and high speeds
Share biking and walking wants with City of Santa Cruz staff
Open house set for Thursday
Help make highways safer in Santa Cruz County
Survey will help guide improvements
Years after fatal crash, a mother awaits change on Highway 9
Sidewalk due on Highway 9 near Graham Hill Road by 2027
Felton sidewalk project to start this fall, more ahead
Work expected near San Lorenzo Valley High School
Map: Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians
Crash hotspots on Ocean St., Freedom Blvd., Soquel Drive
This map is from a story about Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians.
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