Posts Tagged ‘safety’
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 DEATH OF MAAYAN JONES
73 LETTERS KEEP PATH OPEN
DIABLO SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE
DANVILLE MASTER BICYCLE PLAN
*BREAKING NEWS! HISTORIC MOMENT! On June 8, 2021 the Danville Town Council conducted a Study Session to Review the “Draft Bicycle Master Plan.” On July 6, 2021 the Town Council will Vote to Adopt the Final Bicycle Master Plan(BMP). To view the Danville Video Presentation of the BMP, click here……Enjoy!!
Read MoreBICYCLE INVOLVED COLLISIONS 2020-2009
96 Bicycle Involved Collisions were Reported to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) 2020-2009. We believe this number is LOW, missing documents. No SWITRS Reported Bicycle Involved Collisions in 2018
Read More(BLIND CURVE #1) DANGER ZONE
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
Hikers: “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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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)
PARK 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 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
BLIND CURVE #2 MEMORIAL FOR MAAYAN JONES (7/11/2019)
Maayan Jones was hit by a vehicle on Blind Curve #2, Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd (June 26, 2019). Maayan loved to ride a bike and especially enjoyed riding up Mount Diablo. Please take a moment to remember Maayan the next time you travel up the mountain.
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DIABLO ROAD VIDEOS
SPECIAL THANKS to the DANVILLE POLICE for contacting the Registered Owner of this Honda! Near-Miss Bike vs Vehicle Collision, Diablo Road and Green Valley Road Intersection (Turn up Volume). Bike Danville is working with the Town of Danville to make the streets safer for Cyclists, Motorists and Pedestrians! If this happens to you, please contact your local Police Department, CHP and/or County Sheriff and ask them to Contact the Registered Owner of the Vehicle!
Diablo Public Access Lawsuit and Claim of Public Nuisance – June 1, 2021 Update
Contra Costa County Superior Court: Case MSC17-02529 Court Trial – Long Cause/6 Day(s) 09/10/2021 10:00 am, Dept. 07
Read MoreDiablo Residents Only
In 2014, signs were Posted on the Path/Easement by a Diablo Resident. When the Property Owner was notified, he removed them, called the person who installed them and told him never to install these signs on his property again!
Read MoreLocal Sign – Please Help!
A Local Resident on Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd Installed this Sign (4’by6′) on March 1, 2020 (Sign Removed: February 2021)
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East Bay Times Editorial
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Read MoreTown of Danville Official FAQs Magee Ranch Development
The Town of Danville FAQs are below or click here to their site
1.What is The Magee Preserve Project?
This is a proposal by Davidon Homes to develop approximately 29 acres (or 7%) of the 410-acre project site with 69 single family homes and seven attached secondary dwelling units (a.k.a. “casitas” or “in-law units”) As shown on the project site plan on the project page, the proposed lots are shown in blue while the remaining 381 acres (shown in white) would be converted to permanent open space.
2.Is it a development on an Open Space Preserve?
No. The name of the proposed project selected by the developer is The Magee Preserve. If approved, the project would set aside approximately 93% of the site as permanent open space. However, at this time the property is privately owned by the Magee family and has development rights based on General Plan and zoning regulations established long before the Town’s incorporation.
As shown on the site plan (on the project page), the property is located on the south side of Diablo Road and Blackhawk Road extending approximately two miles east from the intersection of Diablo Road/Green Valley Road/McCauley Road. Most
Read More50 Letters Keep the Path/Easement Open
Below are 50 of the 90 letters sent to the DCSD board asking them to Keep the Path/Easement Open We Need Your Help! Please contact us describing how many years you have used the Path/Easement, date first started and why you believe it should be kept open for the public. Thanks for all you support!
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