Story and Photo By Jondi Gumz
Nine months after Aptos Times reported on an unsafe crosswalk on Trout Gulch Road in Aptos Village, there is good news.
County Supervisor Zach Friend said grant funding has been awarded for a flashing light at the crosswalk near Betty Burger.
The crosswalk where southbound drivers have difficulty seeing pedestrians due to a curve in the road.
The crosswalk where Christy Licker, owner of Caroline’s Non-Profit Thrift Shop, was struck by a vehicle and injured a year ago in September.
The crosswalk where a mom with her child in a stroller was nearly hit last week.
Christy Licker in the crosswalk she suffered an accident in.
“That is the best thing I’ve heard,” said Licker. “That makes my day.”
Trout Gulch Road is extremely busy at this location, flanked by the post office, restaurants, shops, and homes — with Phase 2 of Swenson’s Aptos Village project, 29 rentals plus 15,000 square feet of commercial space under construction.
County planners have encouraged people to walk or bike instead of drive, so once renters move in, there will be even more foot traffic.
No word yet on when the flashing lights will be installed, but count on Supervisor Friend to provide updates.