With some recent highly-publicized accidents on Highway 49 in mind, the Nevada County Transportation Commission held one of a series meeting on the issue last week. The focus is on the stretch between McCourtney Road and the Nevada/Placer County line. An officer from the local Highway Patrol office was among the stakeholders on hand. Commission Executive Director Dan Landon says enhanced enforcement of traffic laws could really help…
Landon says officials have come up with what he calls 8 “actionable actions”. In addition to enforcing the speed limit more, a public awareness campaign is also needed to help reduce increasingly rude and aggressive driving behavior…
Landon says most crashes occur near intersections, especially rear-end collisions. He says Cal Trans would like to see if it’s feasible to build median barriors on certain stretches. Landon says information from the meetings will help determine, what if any, areas require safety projects. Another meeting is coming up at Bear River High School on Wednesday evening, the 22nd.
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