Hard to believe.....but summer is coming to a screeching halt. In case you haven't stocked up on lunch supplies, backpacks and binders....here's a reminder!!!
Most Santa Cruz City Schools start tomorrow (Wednesday August 27th).
In just a few weeks, UCSC will be starting
classes too. What this likely means to you is that you will experience
more traffic in your morning
and afternoon commutes. This increased traffic comes in all varieties;
vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
Traffic safety and safe school
commutes are a priority issue for the Santa Cruz Police Department.
Our traffic officers are dedicated to ensuring school zones that are safe from
aggressive and unsafe driving practices.
They will be out in force to help ensure our school commutes are safe!!
Here are a few common violations we see around the schools:
- Speeding (parents late for drop off or pickup)
- Illegal parking (parents late for drop off or pickup and not willing to walk from a distance)
- Illegal turns (parents trying to get that coveted up-close drop off/pick up location)
- Stop Sign Violations
- Not yielding to pedestrians
- 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:
- Leave in plenty of time and anticipate heavier than usual traffic
- Be aware of school zones and traveled routes to school
- Be courteous and respectful to all traffic
- Be respectful to neighbors of schools 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.
