Gary Richards
San Jose Mercury News
San Jose, CA, United States
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Recent articles by Gary:
Readers say speed camera fines are too low to be a deterrent: Roadshow
Fines of $50, $100 and even $200 not high enough to deter some drivers from speeding, readers say. → Read More
Readers say speed camera fines are too low to be a deterrent: Roadshow
Fines of $50, $100 and even $200 not high enough to deter some drivers from speeding, readers say. → Read More
CHP was there when mom with sick baby needed aid on 680: Roadshow
CHP members help in so many different ways, while daily risking their lives. → Read More
Norm Mineta tale of a boy, a man, and two bats: Roadshow
No matter how difficult internment must have been, he moved forward. I was truly in awe of him, and all his accomplishments and public service, Mr. Roadshow says of the former San Jose mayor. → Read More
Fremont going all out on improving pedestrian safety: Roadshow
Fremont was among the first 10 cities in the nation to adopt a Vision Zero program and is now the policy and goal for the entire Bay Area. → Read More
Road worker killed on freeway buried in orange Caltrans shirt: Roadshow
The dangers in work zones are also acute for motorists, thousands of whom have been killed or maimed in avoidable work-zone crashes. Slow down, move over and keep your eyes on the road. → Read More
Remembering 189 Caltrans workers killed on state roads: Roadshow
Somber reminder of the perils faced by workers conducting construction and maintenance on the state highway system, where seemingly every other driver is in a hurry and not paying attention. → Read More
Metering lights can speed up commute for freeway traffic: Roadshow
Starting next week on 880 some metering lights will be on midday outside peak hours, and possibly on weekends → Read More
No, Mr. Roadshow has not given up on road diets
Plus: One vote for legalizing safe jaywalking. → Read More
The day the chemistry teacher beat his student in drag racing at Baylands: Roadshow
They agreed to go two out of three, but a third run wasn’t necessary. → Read More
Requiring drivers to change lanes when passing bicyclists called ‘insane,’ ‘evil’: Roadshow
Proposed bills would change the way automobiles, bicycles and even pedestrians would share California roads. → Read More
Some drivers want more patrol cars on freeways and streets: Roadshow
Ideally, there would be more regular enforcement, but unfortunately, there are not enough officers to go around. → Read More
Big changes coming in ramp meters on Interstate 880: Roadshow
That means that metering lights will be on outside peak hours, and possibly on weekends. → Read More
Blame COVID for 101 rest stop delays near Camp Roberts: Roadshow
The Highway 101 rest stop at Camp Roberts is scheduled to reopen in the fall. → Read More
Blame COVID for 101 rest stop delays near Camp Roberts: Roadshow
The Highway 101 rest stop at Camp Roberts is scheduled to reopen in the fall. → Read More
Speed camera critics speak up: Roadshow
In states where bicyclists can treat stop signs as yields, injuries have decreased as much as 23%. → Read More
Montague Expressway to get a major paving overhaul: Roadshow
Work to upgrade Montague Expressway begins Thursday and will last through August between Interstate 880 and East Trimble Road in Milpitas and North San Jose. → Read More
Montague Expressway to get a major paving overhaul: Roadshow
Work to upgrade Montague Expressway begins Thursday and will last through August between Interstate 880 and East Trimble Road in Milpitas and North San Jose. → Read More
Cameras to slow speeders have many supporters: Roadshow
Another bill pending in the state Legislature is to make jaywalking legal in California. → Read More
Converter thieves spoil day trip to the City: Roadshow
AAA is still offering paper maps, but is discontinuing the state tour books, reader says. → Read More