(4/15/13)
– IE Transit Talking Points Short
The
Transit Coalition is aware the micro-climate in the Cajon Pass
area can become unstable at times. For instance, the skies could be
clear in Victorville and it could be calmly drizzling in San
Bernardino...Yet, the Cajon Pass which separates the regions could be
very windy, wet and foggy. Commuters and regular travellers are also well aware that the Cajon Pass separates the inland chaparrals from the desert.
Since
the weather through the Cajon Pass can become unpredictable, it would
be wise for Caltrans and San Bernardino County to adopt measures to control the speed limit based on the current conditions. During normal conditions, the speed limit would be 65-70 mph, but if a layer
of pea soup fog blankets the Cajon Pass, digital signs leading up to
the affected area would warn drivers ahead of time to slow to a safe speed depending on the thickness of the fog. A sign such as “DENSE
FOG AHEAD – 35 MPH ZONE 2 MILES” would be useful. Safety is paramount along steep-grade roadways, especially where the weather can be unstable.
Rocket science isn't needed here but common sense.
ReplyDeleteInstallation and maintenance of raised lane reflectors should be number one on the list; placed at half the normal spacing.
During heavy rain or fog the painted lane lines in portions of the upper grade all but disappear. As a result, vehicles start drifting where they don't belong.
That would help, but also regulating the speed limit based on the current traffic conditions would too.
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