Motorcycle & Baby Carriage Lane In Town

Motorcycle & Baby Carriage Lane In Town

Some highway inspectors for Caltrans were still in Julian this fall checking on the new repaving job. After seeing the unexpected influx of visitors to Julian after many down years, in the interest of public safety, they will be marking a new lane on both sides of Main St. between A & D Streets in town to accommodate motorcycles and baby carriages. Allowing the baby carriages on the sidewalks has caused some pedestrian congestion and safety concerns. Gov. Schwarzenegger has suggested that some of them meet the minimum size to be required to register with the DMV and get a license plate. This is part of his plan to collect more money without raising taxes. Since the motorcycles and baby carriages travel through town at about the same speed, there is not expected to be any conflict with the shared lane unless a sleeping baby is at the stop sign right behind a Harley that is warming up.

©2009 Eric Stamets