History Danger Zone
Diablo Community Services District Meeting – Video of Public Comments (Nov 13, 2023)
Listen to 13 Diablo residents; “No Easement, Tyranny of the Minority, Private Property, Private Roads Subject to a Public Right of Way, Permission to Pass by Owners, Roads Maintained by Public Tax Dollars, Danger Zone – Two Fatalities, Group of Mean-Spirited People.” Residents and nonresidents are welcome to attend meetings and address the Diablo…
Read MorePhoto History(1920 – 2023): The Road became a Path and Over Time a Easement to Mount Diablo State Park
1920’S Map – Road up Mount Diablo, 2023 Path/Easeme 1920’S Map – Road up Mount Diablo, 2023 Path/Easement Historic Path Connecting Alameda Diablo to Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd via South Gate Road and Mount Diablo State Park. “A longstanding expressly dedicated public trail easement (the “Easement”) that encumbers the southerly end of the U.S. Bank…
Read More“With Few Exceptions, the Roads within the Proposed District are Private in Nature, but Subject to A Right of Way Reserved to the Public”
Almost All Roads in the Diablo Community Services District are “Private in Nature, but Subject a Right of Way Reserved to the Public.” In addition, the “Roads in Diablo are maintained by Public Tax Dollars.” Read the DCSD Formation Document below: DCSD Formation Doc
Read MoreSAN RAMON HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
San Ramon High School Mountain Bike Club: Pleasanton Weekly Newspaper
Read More73 LETTERS KEEP PATH OPEN
Video of Bikes Using the Easement
Mountain Bikes and Road Bikes using the Easement
Read MoreThanks to the Angels of Scenic
For spending their own money, time, and effort to install aggregate on the Path-Easement (July 2023). Special Thanks to the Property Owner for his Years of Support to Maintain and Keep the Path Open for Everyone!
Read More“Danger Zone” Map
2019 “GHOST BIKE”
VIDEO SURVEY: 768 (97%) VEHICLES CROSSED VITURAL CENTERLINE”
Open Tab: Survey “Danger Zone” 60% of Vehicles are Bicycles to read the Video Survey Results. The 30 Photos below represent a few of the 768 vehicles (97%) that Crossed Over the Vitual Centerline at Blind Curve #2 as they drove from the Mount Diablo State Park direction
Read MoreBLIND CURVE #2 (FATALITY) 6/26/2019
NEAR-MISS BIKE VS VEHICLE INCIDENT
It is our understanding that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has jurisdiction over the Danger Zone – Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard, not the Contra Costa County Sherriff or California State Park Rangers. Therefore, we are asking the CHP to patrol the road, especially on weekends, and to issue tickets or CHP Warning Letters to motorists as…
Read MoreSAFETY SIGNS – SILENT ANGELS OF SCENIC
The Silent Angels of Scenic have installed four safety message signs just before the entrance to South Gate Road, Mount Diablo State Park BICYCLES DESCENDING, DON’T BE INSANE, AVOID A CRASH, STAY IN YOUR LANE. These signs are known as ” Burma Shave ” signs. Thank You Silent Angels of Scenic! . .
Read MoreCALIFORNIA STATE PARKS – “STALL & DELAY” – DECEMBER 2019 TO PRESENT
Since the death of Maayan Jones (photo above) in 2019, the residents in the “Danger Zone” have attempted to engage Eddie Guaracha, Diablo Range District Superintendent, California State Parks; to improve the safety for All Park Visitors along this section of road. Please take a few minutes to become acquainted with the History of…
Read MoreTRAFFIC VOLUME SURVEY($32,500) – MT. DIABLO SCENIC BLVD
California State Parks Spend $32,500 on this Traffic Volume Survey according to a Public Records Act Request.
Read MoreDIABLO COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT DANGER ZONE LETTER TO STATE PARKS
“Our Board supports the position taken by our residents and the community and requests that you prioritze evaluation of the conditions of this dangerous section of road along with the vehicular and cyclists traffic to determine what improvements can and must be made to safeguard all users of Mt. Diablo Scenic. We would also welcome…
Read MoreSILENT ANGELS OF SCENIC & LARGE PINE LOGS
Park Visitor Vehicles often park in the Danger Zone, thereby further narrowing the roads. Forcing Park visitor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists into the path of vehicular traffic. Apparently, the “Silent Angels of Scenic” Flew thru the Danger Zone sprinkling large pine logs along the side of the road! Go Fund Me Campaign to Restore Safe…
Read MoreVideo Survey Danger Zone (Blind Curve #3) Solid Double Yellow Line
On July 17, 2021 (10am to 11am) a Video Survey was conducted of All Mount Diablo State Park Visitor Vehicles, Bicycles and Hikers traveling up/down at Blind Curve #3, Danger Zone, Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. Where numerous Near-Miss Bike vs Vehicle and Actual Collisions have occurred. No Vehicle crossed over the Solid Double Yellow Line,…
Read MoreNewspaper Article: “Diablo Residents Clash over Public Access of Short-Cut to Mount Diablo”
Newspaper Article: Diablo Residents Clash Over Public Access of Short-Cut to Mount Diablo
Read MoreOn July 12, 2021 the “Silent Angels of Scenic” Installed a Solid Double Yellow Line in the “Danger Zone” on Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Park Visitor Vehicles Parking in the Danger Zone: 20 Boy Scouts Hiking to the Summit of Mount Diablo State Park, July 11, 2021
2012 Permanent Fix Sought
1976 CA State Parks Installs Curve Warning and Speed Limit Signs
Directly across from 2421 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd (South Gate Farm)
Photo taken November 14, 2020 (Original Sign: 45 yrs old)
STATE PARKS RESPONSE TO APRIL 19, 2021 LETTER
Response by Eddie Guaracha, Superintendent Diablo Range District. Red highlight added to emphasize his focus on “Road Maintenance” NOT Safety. Read the April 19, 2021 Letter to Understand how Eddie Guaracha Totally ignored the request to: “implement a safety plan to protect all park visitors traveling through the Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd Danger Zone.”
Read MoreTWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY “STATE PARKS HAS DONE NOTHING”
JUNE 26, 2021
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