More Visual Proof: Point Lobos is Dangerous for Visitors

Tight parking on a narrow highway shoulder forces pedestrians to walk in the active lane of traffic. That forces oncoming cars to veer over the double yellow line directly into the path of oncoming traffic. More hazards documented below.

There is no off-highway access for pedestrians walking from their car to Point Lobos. Visitors are forced to walk ON the road in the path of oncoming traffic.

There is no off-highway access for pedestrians walking from their car to Point Lobos. Visitors are forced to walk ON the road in the path of oncoming traffic.

Even pedestrians on the widest part of the highway shoulder must dodge cars trying to snag a parking spot.

Even pedestrians on the widest part of the highway shoulder must dodge cars trying to snag a parking spot.

Haphazard, and illegal, U-turns across the highway are common.

Haphazard, and illegal, U-turns across the highway are common.

Illegal turns by drivers trying to enter Point Lobos are frequent and dangerous.

Illegal turns by drivers trying to enter Point Lobos are frequent and dangerous.

Families and other large groups must walk into an active lane of traffic to reach Point Lobos. There are no signs warning drivers that there are pedestrians ON the highway. We are but one distracted driver away from an unthinkable tragedy.