Opinion

Over the past year, there has been a considerable amount of press about the lack of safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the San Lorenzo Valley. This concern needs to be extended to Scotts Valley, as well. OK, truth be told, it needs to be extended to society overall, but we’ll start locally. I live and work in Scotts Valley, and very much enjoy walking to work rather than driving. The benefits are myriad. However, in the two years that I have been living in Scotts Valley, I have nearly been hit by reckless drivers breaking the law on about 6-8 occasions. I had the right of way in all cases.  I was either in a marked crosswalk or about to step off the curb into one, with the pedestrian right-of-way sign. Last year, I was nearly killed when walking to dinner with a friend. The driver managed to stop about 24” in front of me. 24”.  My heart goes out to the family of Josh Howard. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

EDITOR,

We have lived in Felton for almost 20 years, enjoying a little bit of wilderness in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Resourcefulness is kind of an underlying tone in this area.

EDITOR:

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Dear trustees,

EDITOR,