Tomorrow morning our Santa Cruz City elementary &
middle schools will start back up for classes. Please be mindful of the school
commute! Our high schools are in session and in a few weeks, UCSC will be starting classes too. We will experience more traffic in your morning and
afternoon commutes. This increased traffic comes in all varieties;
vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
Be sure to check out a Safe Routes to School information at http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/departments/public-works/traffic-and-parking/bicycle-pedestrian-facilities-and-programs/safe-routes-to-school
Traffic safety and safe school
commutes are a priority issue for the Santa Cruz Police Department.
Our traffic officers are dedicated to ensuring that school zones safe from
aggressive and unsafe driving practices.
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Speeding (parents late for drop off or pickup)
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Illegal parking (parents late for drop off or
pickup and not willing to walk from a distance)
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Illegal turns (parents trying to get that
coveted up-close drop off/pick up location)
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Stop Sign Violations
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Not yielding to pedestrians
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Pedestrians crossing unsafely
It is our hope that commuters
engage in safe and courteous habits to avoid experiencing an enforcement
action. Some tips to help your commute:
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Leave in plenty of time and anticipate
heavier than usual traffic
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Be aware of school zones and traveled routes
to school
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Be courteous and respectful to all traffic
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Be respectful to neighbors of schools by avoiding parking in their driveways or parking lots without their permission
We encourage all commuters to
develop safe and courteous habits and help us ensure this school year is a safe
one. If you have any questions or concerns about traffic safety in your
school zone, please contact our Traffic Unit Sergeant @ (831) 420-5850.
