Q: I’m unsure what the protocol is on non-public signage for freeway pedestrian or automobile overpasses, however for a number of Fridays, a bunch has plastered political indicators, flags and messages on an overpass seen to folks going south on Freeway 101 earlier than Cochrane Street in Morgan Hill.
Not like nice indicators thanking firefighters for rescuing communities, these indicators provoke quite a lot of reactions, and are an actual distraction for drivers. What actually ticked me off lately was one signal that learn “Pray for LGBTQ.” The small-minded, homophobic prejudice of those of us was clear in all of the indicators there that day.
I’m not LGBTQ, however this made me so offended. If one group is allowed entry to this public discussion board, it’s solely honest that on alternate weeks, opposing opinions ought to be coated.
Higher but, let’s hold political and spiritual beliefs off overpasses. Is that this authorized? Your ideas and ideas please.
Cindy Brown, Hollister
A: I positively perceive your concern. This difficulty could worsen as we close to midterm elections. In one other state of affairs, antisemitic indicators had been posted on an overpass close to UC Davis final weekend. Dealing with of indicators on overpasses is left to the discretion of Caltrans, CHP and native regulation enforcement.
Q: An indication outdoors the downtown publish workplace on West St. John Avenue declares that highway enhancements can be accomplished in 2017! Would you guess it’s time to take the signal down?
Goetz Brandt, San Jose
A: You made me chuckle. Sure, this signal has outlived its usefulness. It is going to be eliminated quickly.
Q: I dwell close to Bascom Avenue and Interstate 880. Automobiles going from northbound Bascom Avenue onto northbound 880 all the time velocity up, with out yielding to automobiles coming into the identical onramp from southbound Bascom.
I observed that the yield signal shouldn't be noticeable in any respect, and virtually on the bottom. Are you able to level me to the proper authorities to get this signal mounted?
Murali Kolli
A: It is a Caltrans difficulty. I've alerted them about this.
Q: Blissful September, virtually. My husband and I had been speaking about all-electric vehicles and the professionals and cons of them. Your column helped quite a bit. We’re hesitant to go all-electric, because of the battery points we hear about, After which there may be the problem of charging. Provided that, what a couple of Prius?
Jane Parks-McKay, Santa Cruz
A: Hybrid gross sales are anticipated to extend, as they don't fall below California’s ban by 2035 on gross sales of automobiles powered by fuel solely.
The California Air Sources Board’s recently-passed Superior Clear Vehicles II rule units the state on a path in order that by 2035, 100% of latest vehicles and light-weight vans offered in California can be zero-emission automobiles, together with plug-in hybrid electrical automobiles.
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