EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 61, NO. 43
October 03, 2024
11th Annual Rendezvous Back to Route 66 Car Show to Celebrate Automotive History on October 5th
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(Left photo) A modified classic car cruising down the intersection of Court Street and N D Street at last year’s event on October 7th, 2024. (Right photo) A San Bernardino family enjoying classic cars as they walk down N D Street.
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lassic car enthusiasts get ready to hit the brakes and take a cruise through history at the 11th Annual Rendezvous Back to Route 66 Car Show, scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024. The streets of downtown San Bernardino will roar to life from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, as the city celebrates its rich connection to the iconic Route 66, promising a day filled
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Presented by the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Bernardino, this beloved event marks 34 years of honoring the legendary highway that shaped America's automobile culture. It’s a must-see for car aficionados and families alike, transforming downtown into a vibrant display of nostalgia and community spirit.
Event Highlights: ▪ Classic Car Displays: Expect an eyecatching array of classic cars, hot rods, and custom vehicles, all polished to perfection. ▪ From vintage beauties to muscle cars, there’s something for every car lover. ▪ Live Entertainment: Feel the groove with live performances of oldies hits by a local band and DJ, making the atmosphere electric with the sounds of yesteryear. ▪ Family Fun: Enjoy activities for the Route 66 cont. on next pg.
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he City of San Bernardino has announced it has received a $5,279,592 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to design and construct safety improvements at locations with high traffic collision rates in the City. “San Bernardino is working hard not only to pave our streets, but to make them safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians,” said Mayor Helen Tran. “This grant will make a huge difference at five locations that have a history of accidents and injuries.”
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with classic cars, live entertainment, and endless family fun.
The “Revitalizing Roadway Safety in San Bernardino” proposal identified five highrisk locations that have high collision rates, a high incidence of fatalities or severe injuries, or are near schools and residential areas. The locations to be addressed are: ▪ The intersection of Highland Avenue & Eucalyptus Drive ▪ 9th Street from Waterman Avenue and Del Rosa Avenue
▪ 30th Street from San Gabriel Street to Cedar Street ▪ Meridian Avenue from Etiwanda Street to Rialto Avenue ▪ Kendall Drive Parkway to H Street
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"Ensuring the safety of San Bernardino’s public roads and sidewalks is crucial for our community’s quality of life," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “I am grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation for providing this much-needed funding, which marks a crucial step towards building a more secure and connected community.” The project includes multiple safety strategies to address the most common crash types and primary collision types, such as broadside, rear-end, and vehicle/pedestrian collisions. These collision types are often attributed to speeding, right-of-way violations, and unsafe turning. The project will use proven countermeasures to design safer roadways. These countermeasures could include traffic signals, high-visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, improved sidewalk connectivity,
pedestrian refuge islands, buffered bike lanes, ADA compliant curb ramps, speed limit reductions, and other traffic calming measures. To determine the street segments with the highest need for safety improvements, the City developed a Local Roadway Safety Plan (LSRP) using the California Highway Patrol’s traffic records system for the fiveyear period between 2016 and 2020. A total of 8,855 traffic collisions took place in the City during that time frame. The intersections and street segments with the most collisions were chosen for this project. The analysis found that a section of Kendall Drive between University Parkway and H Street had the most traffic accidents during the five-year period with a total of 154 traffic collisions including nine with severe injuries or fatalities. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. It was established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2022.