[SDCBC] illegally placed white bollards creating a severe hazard in the Highway 101 bike lane

[John Eldon]

Dear Mr. Nordling,

Congratulations on Yogi's new location; it looks great, and I hope to pop by soon to sample your food and drink within the new improved ambiance. 

However, I am extremely concerned about the traffic hazard generated by the roped white bollards which are often placed in the middle of the northbound bike lane on Coast Highway 101, in direct violation of California Vehicle Code 21211(b), viz:

21211. (b) No person may place or park any bicycle, vehicle, or any other object upon any bikeway or bicycle path or trail, as specified in subdivision (a), which impedes or blocks the normal and reasonable movement of any bicyclist unless the placement or parking is necessary for safe operation or is otherwise in compliance with the law.

To be legal, the bollards must be at least 1.5 meters = 5 feet (i.e., minimum legal bike lane width as specified by the CVC) east of the bicycle lane demarcation stripe; this morning at 7:30 they were within about 2 to 3 feet.

Please make sure your employees recognize the legal and ethical obligation to keep the bollards a safe distance eastward.

Thank you very much, and best wishes for the continuing success of your business,

John
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