We think there is room for improvement for RUMBLE STRIPS and SHOULDER MAINTENANCE on California's highways. Here's the gist... Currently CAL TRANS specifies that a rumble strip be installed only when the shoulder has 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) or more of width. And the 3-foot strip is placed approximately 1 foot from the white line. So we end up with a dirty shoulder. We all know the sweet line to ride ... just to the right of the white line ... is scary dangerous. And many times the strip is placed on shoulders that are less than 1.5 meters. WE THINK THE RUMBLE STRIP SHOULD BE 1/2 ITS CURRENT SIZE AND PLACED IMMEDIATLEY TO THE RIGHT OF THE WHITE LINE. Also...SWEEP AND MAINTAIN THE SHOULDERS. If you agree we ask you to drop a letter or e-mail your local CAL TRANS district office. Or cut to the quick and contact: California Department of Transportation Attn: Kim Nystrom Chief of Office of Traffic Safety 1120 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814 E-mail to; Maggie_O'Mara@dot.ca.gov Maggie O'Mara  Office of Traffic Safety Stay positive and be sure to let them know of any other suggestion while you're at it.

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