Readers are improving travel in North County

Over the past IO months since I took over this column, I ve learned a lot from you our alert readers about north Orange Country s varied traffic patterns, pesky potholes, strange freeway onramps And dysfunctional traffic signals. And, thanks to your questions, some serious problems were fixed very quickly Frank Shemanski of Fullertonalerted us to the troublesome Tintersection of Rolling Hills Drive and Associated Road that posed a danger to pedestri ART and headed to nearby Craig Regional Park. Shortly afterward , Fullerton made this an all-red intersection, meaning motorists headed in all three directions have to stop for at least a full second every time there s a signal change. Cadrans quickly fixed a damaged on-ramp meter after it was brought to our attention by Susan Petrolia of Fullerton, making it safer for drivers entering the westbound 91 from Kraemer Boulevard. Your inquiries also have led to more green lights. The Lambert Road onramp merovide a green light during morning hours after Philip Bement of Anaheim noted that minimal traffic was headed in that direction. Additional green time also was given to motorists turning left onto Yorba Linda Boulevard from southbound Kraemer Boulevard in Placentia after Barbara Hemmerling noticed additional traffic due to a nearby street closure. A No Access to Southbound 55 Freeway sign was installed after Steve Pena of Yorba Linda noted that vehicles accessing the westbound 91 from Lakeview Avenue in Anaheim had to quickly cut across lanes to reach the 56, often creating a traffic jam. We also were reminded about a few state laws, such as the need to change out of state license plates within 30 days of moving to California, along with the fact that people with disabilities who are issued special parking placards can use them in any vehicle. Thank you, everyone, who wrote letters or called me to ask questions. The greatest reward in writing this column is that real problems are fixed fairecause you brought it to our attention. Pm sure there are many more road-related concerns we ll be tackling through 2014. Feel free to keep sending those inquiries as we continue our trip on the road. About that photo: This photo of a unique style of transportation was found in the Anaheim Public Library s online database of historical photos. It is from around 1896 and shows Frank Eastman, an Anaheim postman, in an ostrich drawn cart, along with Anaheim barber Willard A. Frantz. The ostriches were named Napoleon and Josephine and would participat