DEVIL’S SLIDE HIKE
I really enjoyed the recent “Take a Hike with Richard” on Devil’s Slide!! Way back in 1971–1973 I hitchhiked a lot on Hwy. 1, going back and forth from SC to SF, while attending SF State.
My good buddy and I spent some very good times lurking around Devil’s Slide and even sleeping at/on/in the bunker/cannon mount a few times. The views were always breathtaking, the ocean sounds/howling winds were also a treat.
Steve Seymour
ONLINE COMMENTS
RE: Locals Applaud Capitola Crosswalk
This local (Rosedale Ave) does NOT applaud it. I turn up Hill Street and I follow traffic rules and get into the left hand turn lane when it occurs. At least 15 cars get into center lane as far as post office turn and I have almost been hit several times by impatient drivers.
Georgia A Jacques | goodtimes.sc
It is causing SO much congestion. There has to be a better way to make it safe for pedestrians—without causing new problems.
Plus all the cones (most of which are bent from getting run over because it’s confusing) make it super ugly.
Carrie | goodtimes.sc
Compliments for “keep open” zone with “Stay” white lines. Now at the first parking lot exits (car wash), don’t commit a death-defying pullout to turn left. All while others race to the stop sign splitting to three lanes! Often a 5, 6 car back up in the lot was waiting for clearing before exiting with minimal visibility and cross traffic. All who are lane changing in that block downtown on ramps, gas station, turn lights, etc. Hope this is clear. It’s so much safer with that open zone!
Mary G Allen | goodtimes.sc
What a confusing mess! I have NOT heard anyone here in Capitola who drives applaud this fiasco! If the Nob Hill entrance had a dedicated right lane only, increased safety and less congestion could have been achieved without the expense of crazy quilt colors and plastic barriers.
Marianne Cohn | goodtimes.sc
It seems like there are about three locals lauding. Otherwise on other forums there is an overwhelming dislike for the changes.
Generally when you restrict flow of a road or moving system, you create congestion. This has been my experience so far with the new changes.
While it may benefit the few who live across the street from Nob Hill, the majority who have to go to work and take their kids to school are suffering with added time and stress to their day.
Not to be insensitive, but the person who tragically lost their life was not crossing at an intersection and was hit by an allegedly drunk driver.
I believe this is city overreaction and jumping to solutions rather than hearing from all stakeholders.
Sadly, it seems we are all along for the ride at the whims of the City Council. Hopefully, there will be new candidates with better investment in the community running for office next election.
Paul | goodtimes.sc
