Videos
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 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! We Support Bikers, Walkers & Joggers on…
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 MoreOn July 12, 2021 the “Silent Angels of Scenic” Installed a Solid Double Yellow Line in the “Danger Zone” on Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
NO LAW ENFORCEMENT BLIND CURVE#4
Apparently, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has Jurisdiction on Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. Unfortunately, the CHP has REFUSED TO PATROL THE “DANGER ZONE.”
Read MoreNEAR-MISS BIKE VS PARK VISITOR VEHICLE (BLIND CURVE #4
VIDEO: FOLLOW THE LEADER (BLIND CURVE #5)
Follow the Leader is a Dangerous Game that Vehicles Play All the Time. Especially on Blind Curves #3, #4 & #5.
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BLIND CURVE #4 “ERIC’S NEAR-MISS BIKE VS VEHICLE COLLISION STORY
CHP “ITS NOT OUR JURISDICTION”
According to CHP Dispatch, “It’s Not Our Jurisdiction.” Apparently CHP c0ntacted CA State Parks. A Mount Diablo State Park Ranger arrived at 0852hrs (photos below). According to CA State Parks, “It’s Not Our Jurisdiction.”
Read MoreCHP “NO RESPONSE” BLIND CURVE #2
The PG&E Dangerous Situation (video below) was reported to CHP Dispatch at 8:40am. CHP did NOT respond. At 9:40 am PG&E finished their work.
PG&E ignored Safety Standards for a few hours
RADAR SPEED SURVEY
A Speed Survey using a Stalker Radar Gun was conducted in the “Danger Zone” on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 0900hrs to 1000hrs. The Posted Speed Limit is 10 mph. The majority of Park Visitor Vehicles traveling uphill from Blind Curve#2 to Blind Curve#5 drove 14 to 20 mph over the posted speed limit. The…
Read MoreVIDEO: PARK VISITOR VEHICLE PASSING BIKE(BLIND CURVE #5)
>(CVC 21751 & 21752(a)
Read MoreHikers: “Danger Zone” (Blind Curves #3 & #4)
Every week hundreds of Park Visitors walk thru the “Danger Zone” on their way to/from Mount Diablo State Park.
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Solid Double Line: $10,000 “Danger Zone”
No Centerline: “Danger Zone” Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd
CVC 21752: No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: (a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
Read MoreVIDEO: PARK VISITOR VEHICLE PASSING BIKES (BLIND CURVE #3)
BLIND CURVE #3 VIDEO: NEAR-MISS BIKE VS PARK VISITOR VEHICLE COLLISION
VIDEO: 5 PARK VISITOR VEHICLES PASS BIKES (BLIND CURVE #4)
(CVC 21751 & 21752(a)
Read MorePARK VISITOR VEHICLE PARKING “DANGER ZONE”
At the present time, California State Parks has no plan to deal with the yearly increase of Park Visitors who are compelled to park on the road and then walk in the road to reach the Summit Trail Head.
VIDEO: 4 PARK VISITOR VEHICLES PASS BIKES (BLIND CURVE #3)
VIDEO SURVEY: 40% of PARK VISITOR VEHICLES PASS BIKES (BLIND CURVE #4)
Results: 16 (40%) of 40 Park Visitor Vehicles passed Bikes on Blind Curve #4 (January 16, 2021, 9am to 11am) (Video & Photos below) CVC 21752: No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: (a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve…
Read MoreVIDEO 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 MoreVIDEO: 2 PARK VISITOR VEHICLES PASS BIKE (BLIND CURVE #4)
BLIND CURVE # 5 VIDEO NEAR-MISS BIKE VS VEHILCE COLLISON
(CVC 21752: No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: (a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.
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