Caltrans operates a network of more than 50 Safety Roadside Rest Areas, which provide many amenities for motorists traveling on California’s robust State Highway System. In addition to spaces for motorists to get out and stretch, use the restroom, take a nap or get refreshments, many of Caltrans’ ...
Caltrans Partners with Waze
Two-Way Data Share Hopes to Ease Congestion and Better Inform Drivers Last week, Caltrans announced a new, free data-sharing partnership with Waze (http://www.waze.com), the navigation app powered by drivers, in which each will share data to provide the public with better traffic and road ...
Distracted Driving on the Rise
Until sometime in the early 2000s, the U.S. had fewer traffic fatalities per mile traveled than most developed countries. That’s changed. If we’re measuring by road traffic deaths per 100,000 people, the U.S. is currently ranked 17th out of 29 high-income nations for which data is available. By road ...
Section of West Cliff Closed
SANTA CRUZ - A short section of West Cliff Drive will be closed intermittently for the coming week as the city works to repair an eroded cliff after a recent storm swell battered the area. The West Cliff section between Woodrow Avenue and David Way will be closed to traffic Friday, through Feb. ...
Traffic Safety PSA Contest
Educate and inspire teens to stay safe while driving, cycling or walking in Santa Cruz County! The Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC) is sponsoring a video contest for teens to create a video public service announcement (PSA) about traffic safety. Have fun, be creative, and read the ...
