LGA audit of W El Camino bike trail crossing

7:15 am: it was early and chilly. Treats and hot chocolate helped.
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When exiting the bike trail on the north side
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the expectation is the driver/walker will go 100 feet east and cross at the crosswalk
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then go 100 feet west to rejoin the trail on the other side of a divided 4-lane road with heavy 50-mph traffic.
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Observations:
1. 50% of the users from 7:15-8:15 crossed illegally.
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2. No students used this route to get to school.
3. Cars don’t stop for anyone waiting at the crosswalk.
4. Neither teacher nor students were late for school.
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