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Riding a bike should not be so dangerous in Santa Cruz County – plastic balusters are endangering cyclists

Longtime Santa Cruz County resident Rick Boyce critiques the county’s approach to traffic safety, especially the use of plastic balusters meant to protect cyclists. While acknowledging well-intentioned infrastructure like the Whale Bridge and buffered bike lanes, Boyce argues that poorly executed solutions — such as damaged and hazardous lane dividers — might be doing more harm than good.

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