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Woodside: Lane-painting mistake on Woodside Road

Original post made on Sep 1, 2016

A painting mistake by crews working for the California Department of Transportation has widened the driving area for motor vehicles on Woodside Road by 2 feet in front of the elementary school, where it is supposed to be narrower.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, September 1, 2016, 10:34 AM

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Posted by More walking and biking
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Sep 1, 2016 at 2:59 pm

Why not 10 foot traffic lanes and add more space for pedestrians and bicycles?

"Lane widths of 10 feet are appropriate in urban areas and have a positive impact on a street’s safety without impacting traffic operations." from National Association of City Transportation Officials report
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Posted by Jeffrey
a resident of another community
on Sep 1, 2016 at 8:37 pm

Moreover, shoulders are not adequate as bike lanes. Caltrans never maintain the shoulders. They are always cracked and uneven - dangerous for bicyclists.


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