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Who needs stop signs anyway?

STOPandGO — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:27:53 +0000

It may not be the most riveting story that you read today, but California’s Modesto Bee newspaper ran a letter to the editor entitled, “Who needs pesky stop signs, anyway?” In this case, the author is upset about what they feel is an unnecessary stop sign, that should be replaced by an entire bypass road. While that seems a bit drastic, certainly it can be frustrating to have to deal with needless stop signs on a regular basis. Do you encounter unnecessary stop signs that should be removed? Sound-off below.

STOPandGO — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:28:19 +0000

Mercury News has reported that authorities in San Diego had to temporarily shut down part of California highways 805 and 94 after leaky grease truck created a mile-and-a-half long oil slick on the road. The slick caused at least two motorists to lose control of their car and spin out, and caused two others to collide as well. Cleanup crews used sand to absorb the grease.

Roadshow: Your blinkers are there for a reason

STOPandGO — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:57:37 +0000

“I need a laugh today. Can you please print the ridiculous excuses people give for not using their turn signals? Please remind your readers that it is the law, common courtesy and a key to safety on streets and freeways.”

Roadshow: Your blinkers are there for a reason

Roadshow: Still bumpy after Hwy. 101 repaved

STOPandGO — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:34:42 +0000

I noticed that the metering lights for the ramp from Highway 17 were off. Is this the cause behind the stop-and-go traffic? Will they be turning them back on? What’s the reason why these metering lights have not been on? If any skeptics need proof of why metering lights are needed, check out the 17-85 area. The meters are suddenly not working. Traffic is a mess.

Roadshow: Still bumpy after Hwy. 101 repaved

On-ramp meters might be all we’ve got

STOPandGO — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:01:48 +0000

Despite the sound bite that “New strategies may be necessary to manage congestion,” traffic meters and carpool lanes aren’t new ideas. They’re just new to the San Joaquin Valley. Freeways without meters in Los Angeles are the exception, not the rule, because, when used in the right situations, they work. (Although they don’t perform miracles.)

On-ramp meters might be all we’ve got

STOPandGO.org believes ramp meters compliance will be low in Los Angeles if lessons from the New York metropolitan area are analogous.

Massive Pileup Closes California Highway

STOPandGO — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:01:29 +0000

More than 100 cars and trucks crashed on a fog-shrouded freeway Saturday, killing at least two people and injuring dozens more, the California Highway Patrol said.

Massive Pileup Closes California Highway

California teen offers GPS challenge to speeding rap

STOPandGO — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:01:45 +0000

A California teenager is contesting a speeding ticket which claims he was doing 62mph in a 45mph zone, since a GPS system fitted to his Toyota Celica appears to show he was actually within the limit.

California teen offers GPS challenge to speeding rap