The Santa Fe Dr project has the potential to improve the safety of students at San Diego Academy (SDA), provide additional convenience for Bobby Riggs patrons and ultimately enhance walkability and bikeability for the surrounding community. City Council will only complete this project to its full and intended design if they hear from Encinitas residents who support it.
What is the Daylighting law?
California Assembly Bill No. 413 states – “This bill would prohibit the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any unmarked or marked crosswalk or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present, as specified.”
12 Reminders for MOTORISTS to Keep Kids Safe in School Areas and Beyond
Having more students (and parents) walk, bike, and roll to school helps to reduce car traffic congestion. Be aware (not distracted!) and courteous to other drivers, crossing guards, and those using active transportation in the school areas and beyond.
Leading Pedestrian Intervals in Encinitas allow pedestrians to enter the crosswalk before motorists are given a green light to proceed into the intersection.
Follow the rules of the road, ride in the direction of traffic and avoid sidewalk riding. Younger riders should ride on sidewalks until their parents say OK.
We want to thank Jill Bankston and her team for presenting at the most recent Bike Walk in-person quarterly Encinitas Bike Walk meeting at City Hall in the Carnation room at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28.