Posts Tagged ‘state parks’
2019 “GHOST BIKE”
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 MoreNO 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 MoreTWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY “STATE PARKS HAS DONE NOTHING”
JUNE 26, 2021
Read MoreTWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY DEATH OF MAAYAN JONES
2019 COMMENTS STAKEHOLDER MEETING
Diablo Property Owners Association (DPOA), Devils Advocate Newsletter. Comments by Kathy Urbelis, DCSD Vice President
2020 FEBRUARY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
Eduardo (Eddie) Guaracha, Diablo Range District Superintendent scheduled the meeting and provided the Agenda below. Participants were Kathy Urbelis, Diablo Community Service District Board Member, Eric Niles, Head of The Athenian School, Allision Knapp, Deputy Director Contra Costa County Public Works, Chris Lau, Contra Costa County Assistant Public Works Director, Lidia Gutierrez, Diablo Ranch Estate (HOA Representative),Mt. Diablo Scenic Residents, Nicola Place and Hal Seibert. Apparently, nothing was accomplished. No other Stakeholder Meetings were scheduled.
2019 December Stakeholder Meeting
Eduardo (Eddie) Guaracha, Diablo Range District Superintendent scheduled the meeting and provided the Agenda below. Participants were Kathy Urbelis, Diablo Community Service District Board Member, Eric Niles, Head of The Athenian School, Allision Knapp, Deputy Director Contra Costa County Public Works, Chris Lau, Contra Costa County Assistant Public Works Director, Lidia Gutierrez, Diablo Ranch Estate (HOA Representative),Mt. Diablo Scenic Residents, Nicola Place and Hal Seibert. Apparently, nothing was accomplished, except to schedule another meeting.
Read More2021: STATE FAILING
EAST BAY TIMES NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: CLICK THIS LINK https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/04/07/opinion-state-failing-to-maintain-deadly-mount-diablo-access-road-4/amp/
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.
Read MoreBLIND 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
1988 SIDERS DECLARATION
2021: “Silent Angels of Scenic” Installed Signs in the “Danger Zone”
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Blind Curves #3, #4  (February 17, 2021)
1979 REALIGNMENT MAP
2020 MONTHLY VISITOR ATTENDANCE
1988 SIDERS VS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
1988 “PLAINTIFFS HAVE NO RIGHT TO ESTABLISH A TOLL ROAD”
1991 “PLAINTIFF’S TRIAL BRIEF” “THE ROAD IS DANGEROUS”
2012 EAST BAY TIMES NEWSPAPER”
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 MoreCHP JURISDICTION: DANGER ZONE
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CHP WARNING (EDUCATIONAL) LETTER: “DANGER ZONE”
We are asking the CHP to issue Warning (Educational) Letters (example below) to motorists who are observed driving in an unlawfull manner per CHP guidelines and according to the California Vehicle Code: 21751 & 21752 (a).
