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The CHP will have maximum enforcement on our freeways through Sunday

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in california, Crime, Traffic Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/20/2015

CALIFORNIANS PREPARE TO RISE TO THE HOLIDAY TRAFFIC SAFETY CHALLENGE

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This Thanksgiving, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the nation for the third annual “Interstate 40 Challenge.” The goal of the traffic safety campaign is zero fatalities during the holiday travel period on the more than 2,500-mile stretch of I-40.

“Last year, California reported zero fatal traffic collisions on Interstate 40 during the challenge periods,” CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. “With the public’s assistance, we are striving to achieve the same success rate this year on I-40 and throughout the state.” Continue reading→

Sig Alert at McFadden and Standard after a pedestrian is struck and killed by a vehicle

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Public Safety, Traffic 1 Comment

Santa Ana Police Department

UPDATE – The Sig Alert has been lifted as of 6 p.m.

Advisory: SAPD Traffic Investigators Respond To Fatal Collision – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

SAPD Traffic Investigators currently working on a fatal traffic collision of auto vs. pedestrian on the 800 Block of E. McFadden Avenue. Suspect is in custody. Continue reading→

The State awards a $343K grant to the SAPD for traffic enforcement and crash prevention

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Public Safety, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SPECIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND CRASH PREVENTION SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT FOR

The Santa Ana Police Department has been awarded a $343,480.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries. The Santa Ana Police Department will use the funding as part of the City’s ongoing commitment to keep our roadways safe and improve the quality of life through both enforcement and education.

“The Santa Ana Police Department is committed to traffic safety and doing everything within our power to ensure the roadways are safe for drivers and pedestrians. In fact, traffic safety is a major component of the City’s Strategic Plan and substantial efforts have been made in this area as we engage internal and external stakeholders on this issue. Working in partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), this grant will allow the Santa Ana Police Department to dedicate the necessary resources to target violations that contribute to dangerous driving conditions through education and enforcement, which will help meet our strategic goals to enhance the lives of our residents as well as visitors to Santa Ana.” — Chief Carlos Rojas. Continue reading→

Major traffic accident at Bristol and Memory Lane

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

A major traffic accident at Bristol and Memory Lane, in Santa Ana, could tie up traffic for a while.

A car has overturned in the intersection. No word yet on injuries. Continue reading→

Orange County Fair traffic and parking advisory

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, OC Fair, Traffic Leave a comment

Costa Mesa Police Department

Advisory: OC Fair Traffic and Parking Advisory

It’s OC Fair time, and this year, it’s One Big Party! The OC Fair will be in town from July 17th – August 16th, and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

We all know that along with the fair comes a large increase in traffic volume on streets adjacent to the fairgrounds. This year, the OC Fair has several promotions that will certainly have an impact on attendance and traffic.

Officer Chris Brunt, who oversees traffic control for the streets during the fair, offers these suggestions: Continue reading→

Traffic accident shuts down Northbound Harbor Blvd. at Baker St.

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Costa Mesa, Traffic Leave a comment

Costa Mesa Police Department

Advisory: *UPDATE* – Harbor Blvd. has now reopened. Northbound Harbor Boulevard Closed Due to Major Injury Traffic Collision

*UPDATE* – Harbor Blvd. has now reopened.

Northbound Harbor Blvd. is currently closed at Baker St. due to a major injury traffic collision. Southbound traffic on Harbor Blvd. is also impacted due to heavy traffic. Continue reading→

Click It or Ticket Campaign now underway in Orange County

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Public Safety, Santa Ana 1 Comment

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org; Emily Osterberg, 714.647.1840, EOsterberg@ocsd.org

Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 18th

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Will Show Zero Tolerance

SANTA ANA, Calif. (May 19, 2015) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18, 2015 to May 31, 2015, just prior to one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

“Every day, unbuckled motorists are losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes,” said Deputy Manuel Cruz of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. “As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season, we want to make sure people are doing the one thing that can save them in a crash, buckling up.” Continue reading→

Avoid Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave. for the next 2 hours due to a traffic collision

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Costa Mesa, Traffic Leave a comment

Costa Mesa Police Department

Advisory: AVOID Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave. for the next 2 hours due to traffic collision

Costa Mesa Police Department advises you to AVOID Harbor Blvd. and Adams Ave. due to a major injury traffic collision.

A traffic collision near Harbor Blvd. and Village Way has closed northbound Harbor Blvd. at Adams Ave. and will require a detour of traffic for the next 2 hours. Continue reading→

Fatal collision at Ross and W. Richland

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Accidents, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Fatal Collision – Avoid Area for Several Hours

Please be advised of a fatal collision between a motorcycle and a parked vehicle.

Avoid the 600 – 800 block of South Ross St. and the 300 – 500 block of West Richland St. for several hours. Continue reading→

Water main break near Segerstrom and Harbor affecting local traffic

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in public works, Santa Ana, Traffic, Water Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: ALTERNATE ROUTES SUGGESTED DUE TO WATER MAIN BREAK NEAR SEGERSTROM AVE. AND HARBOR BLVD.

SANTA ANA, CA (January 28, 2015) – The City has experienced a water main break at 4011 W. Carriage. Crews are on scene and have begun the repair process. Continue reading→

Public Information Meetings for the I-5 Irvine Tustin Project set for 1/26 and 1/28

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in irvine, OCTA, Orange County, Santa Ana, Transportation, Tustin Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 22, 2015

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713 , Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

Public Invited to Open Houses on I-5 Project in Irvine, Tustin

Measure M project is in the initial phase of exploring the addition of a general-purpose lane between I-405 and SR-55

ORANGE – The public is invited to two open houses next week to learn about proposed improvements to the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway in Irvine and Tustin.

The Orange County Transportation Authority and Caltrans are holding the meetings, Jan 26 and Jan. 28, as part of the project approval and environmental document phase for the I-5 Irvine Tustin Freeway Improvement Project. Continue reading→

Downtown Santa Ana traffic on 10/5 will be a mess due to the Ciclovia

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Santa Ana, Traffic, Transportation Leave a comment

Santa Ana Ciclovia

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SOMOS EVENT ADVSORY – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

On Sunday, October 5th, between 6 AM and 5 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Section will be working the City sponsored SOMOS event. This event includes a complete closure of Main St. between 3rd Street and Warner for the entire day.

The streets for this event will be posted “No parking” starting at 6 AM until 5 PM to help facilitate the event. Violations in the designated “No Parking” areas will be enforced and vehicles are subject to being towed. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s first Ciclovia is set for Oct. 5

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Bicycles, Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Health and Medical, Santa Ana 3 Comments

City of Santa Ana

Community Alert: CITY OF SANTA ANA TO HOST THE COUNTY’S FIRST FREE CICLOVIA, SOMOS, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 FROM 9AM TO 4PM

SANTA ANA, CA (September 25, 2014) – The City of Santa Ana is proud to host Orange County’s first ever Ciclovia – an open streets event where the streets will be closed to cars and opened to bikers, walkers and runners. SOMOS or “Sunday On Main Open Streets” is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 9 am to 4 pm.

The 3 mile route in Santa Ana includes Orange County’s hottest downtown, as named in Orange Coast magazine, the Historic Old City Hall just south of Third Street and the Historic South Main Business District. This route connects Historic south Main Street with the City’s vibrant downtown. The event is free and participants are encouraged to come out and run, bike or walk the route. Entertainment and activities such as 15 minute sessions of zumba, a karaoke stage and various children activities will also be featured throughout the route. Continue reading→

I-5 Central County upgrade plans ready for review

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, OCTA, Santa Ana, Traffic, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713 Aug. 25, 2014; Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

I-5 Central County Upgrade Plans Ready for Review

Public is invited to read and comment on the Measure M project’s environmental study by Sept. 12

ORANGE – Residents and commuters are invited to an open house to learn about the planned improvement project on the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) through central county and to provide comments on the project’s environmental documents that were recently released.

The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is proposing to relieve traffic congestion, eliminate bottlenecks and improve traffic operations on I-5 between the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR-55) and the Orange Freeway (SR-57) through the cities of Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin. Continue reading→

SoCalGas pipeline work in Santa Ana will affect traffic on North Grand Ave.

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Energy, Public Safety, public works, Santa Ana, Traffic 3 Comments

SoCalGas will be doing some work in the City of Santa Ana, as part of their Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan. They will be testing a segment of pipe. The work began in late July. The work will take place at several locations along North Grand Ave. beginning at the intersection of East Chestnut Ave. and ending at the intersection of East 2nd St. The work is expected to take three to four weeks.

Southbound traffic on North Grand Avenue will be reduced to left hand lanes during this work. This change will be marked with traffic cones and signs. Nearby residents may hear some work-related noise. Crews will be working 20 hour days Monday through Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. A letter was sent to notify neighbors about the project for your reference. Continue reading→