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DESCRIPTION:Bicyclist Killed at Intersection of Bay and Mission\n\nTuesday, April 8, 
 2008, around noon, another cyclist was killed at the intersection of 
 Mission and Bay Streets. That is two deaths and one major injury within the 
 last year, due to a street design and a culture of driving that does not 
 allow for our existence. Less than 10 years ago, Caltrans widened Mission 
 Street to four lanes and refused to put in bike lanes.\n\nAfter John 
 Myslin's death last summer, People Power worked with the City Council to 
 put up signs on Mission that advise cyclists and drivers that cyclists are 
 encouraged to use the full right lane. This is perfectly legal according to 
 California Vehicle Code (which states that bicyclists can use the full 
 right-hand lane when a lane is too narrow for "a bicycle and vehicle to 
 travel safely side by side within the lane") and was approved by the City 
 Council.\n\nCaltrans has refused to put up the signs, stating that they 
 don't think it is safe for cyclists to ride in the lane, even after the 
 Santa Cruz Police, the Traffic Safety Coalition, and others have pointed 
 out that it is not safe to ride to the right of cars and trucks. Caltrans 
 is basically telling us that cyclists have no right to use the street. 
 Mission Street has 3 bike shops and numerous homes and businesses 
 frequented by cyclists. Though cyclists should, and do, avoid Mission 
 whenever possible, riding Mission for short stretches is a often necessary. 
 The only safe way to do so is in the middle of the right lane. Our right to 
 exist is not being recognized by Caltrans.\n\nPlease join me and other 
 Santa Cruz cyclists tomorrow, April 9th, as we honor another cyclist killed 
 in a tragic accident and assert our rights by riding Mission Street. We 
 will meet at the downtown Santa Cruz clock tower (at Mission and Pacific) 
 at 5:00 PM, then ride along Mission Street together, to the intersection at 
 Bay Street. Wear black if possible. \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/04/09/18491522.php
SUMMARY:Ghostride Tonight - Safe Streets Now!
LOCATION:Clocktower
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/04/09/18491522.php
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