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Bike planner by day, YIMBY, foody, and fashionista by night. Views my own.

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 15h

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 15h

those centerlanes 🤤

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 19h

huh!

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 20h

Looks mostly right. I think the single dot downtown looks sus as I’m not aware of any dedicated lanes through there. You might be missing one stop at Park Blvd / Zoo Dr but it is a dedicated bus lane on only one side.

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 22h

Confirm. I'm getting lost in my threads but I think you were also looking for which MTS lines have dedicated lanes

7, 10 - partial on stretch of Uni
215 - partial on stretch of Park & El Cajon Blvd
235 (mostly HWY)
225 (but I don't think meets the 15 min peak freq)

I have Stop_IDs too, just DM me.

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

Not the faintest idea.

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

Yep--only stops on the 215 with bus-only lanes are shown here (or that was the goal 😅).

I also included stops from the 7 along Park since it meets the 15-min headways at peak.

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

I was mixed about adding in University for that exact reason. For me, it's vague and unclear.

My understanding is that counties will be ultimately responsible for developing and providing proposed SB79 maps to the state; so it'll be interesting to see what choices are made.

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

Nuance: Some SB79 zones *do* overlap with proposed historic districts; but, uh... 🤷‍♀️

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

Here in core SD (shown) there are some historic districts such as Mission Hills, part of Golden Hill, and Talmadge etc. But none of those show up in the SB 79 zones. Balboa Park will obviously not turning into housing, but that’s all I can think of offhand.

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

How'd I do?

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

SD’s potential SB79 glow up assuming these 215, 235, 7, & 10 stops qualify under § 21060.2(a)(1). FYI: I don't think the 225 meets peak frequency?

Zoning Updates
Smaller Circle: 65ft height limit, FAR 3, 100 units/acre
Bigger Circle: 55ft height limit, FAR 2.5, 80 units/acre

Map of central San Diego showing how SB79 may impact zoning near bus stops that might qualify for Tier 2 transit-oriented development stop

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

SD’s potential SB79 glow up assuming these 215, 235, 7, & 10 stops qualify under § 21060.2(a)(1). FYI: I don't think the 225 meets peak frequency?

Zoning Updates
Smaller Circle: 65ft height limit, FAR 3, 100 units/acre
Bigger Circle: 55ft height limit, FAR 2.5, 80 units/acre

Map of central San Diego showing how SB79 may impact zoning near bus stops that might qualify for Tier 2 transit-oriented development stop

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 3d

It’s pronounced cyclist.

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 4d

Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend 👀

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 4d

OH, oh... OH! I see my mistake.

SB79 specifically calls out just 21060.2(a)(1). So even though 21060.2(a) says "...all of the following features...", SB79 is not requiring 2 through 5.

I was dumb and I cannot unsee it now. This changes everything.

Oh yeah, that's a hell of a different map.

MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 4d

Mind spelling it out? My read was that the rapid stops don't meet the criteria for Tier 2 under 21060.2.

For Tier 3, it seemed unclear? Unless some definition of a "major transit stop" like say 21064.3 applies?

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 4d

Not personally other than the range of existing maps flying around (i.e. uscssi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapview... and from our favorite friends pluribusgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapview...).

How come? Thoughts? Ideas? Happy to test something out.

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Stan Oklobdzija @stano.bsky.social · 5d

Not exaggerating when I say that SB 79, a bill making it easier to build housing near mass transit, is the most consequential piece of legislation that the Democratic Party has passed all year. Saying no to the worst people in our coalition proves we're serious about the future.

Joe Cohen @cohenhouse.bsky.social · 5d

WE DID IT!!!

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Jordan Grimes @cafedujord.bsky.social · 5d

After 7 committee hearings, a senate floor vote, an assembly floor vote, a concurrence vote, and the governor's signing this morning... @scottwiener.bsky.social's #SB79, which legalizes new multifamily housing near major public transit stops, is officially law!

Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social!

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 5d

UPDATE: Newsom has signed SB 79 into law!!

This is a great day for anyone who cares about ending California's housing and homelessness crisis, getting the state to net zero emissions, and recovering American democracy.

Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 6d

If you live in California, please call @gavinnewsom.bsky.social at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign SB 79. Here's my post about why the bill is so important: publiccomment.blog/p/newsom-s-f...

Newsom's Fateful Choice

Why the governor needs to sign SB 79

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Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 5d

MAJOR NEWS: @GavinNewsom signed SB 79, my bill allowing more housing near public transit — rail, subway, rapid bus.

It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.

Thank you, Governor!

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Monica de la Cruz @monicadlc.bsky.social · 5d

We fucking did it!!

California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 5d

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed SB 79, which will make it legal to build multi-family housing near high quality transit!

Our statement:
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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 5d

Housing was THEE issue that got me into politics.

I was lucky to learn from, make friends, and witness THE DECADE+ of activism it takes to make something like SB79 happen. 🥲

It’s not a perfect bill—but it is a reminder to keep faith in and to keep protecting our democracy.

Ben Christopher @frombenc.bsky.social · 5d

Newsom signed SB79.

calmatters.org/housing/2025...

Newsom signs massive California housing overhaul

After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.

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Ben Christopher @frombenc.bsky.social · 5d

Newsom signed SB79.

calmatters.org/housing/2025...

Newsom signs massive California housing overhaul

After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.

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Thank you for signing sb 79, governor newsom!!!! @debonthearts.bsky.social · 7d

He’s going to be in LA today to sign a different package of bills. Let’s drown out the nimbys by CALLING 916-445-2841 press 1 then 6 to support sb 79 @cayimby.bsky.social @mnolangray.bsky.social

Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 9d

"Giving L.A. a veto over state policy would doom California to more of the same — rising costs, worsening displacement and endless obstruction." calmatters.org/commentary/2...

Opinion | Los Angeles housing permits are tanking, yet leaders want Newsom to veto a major reform

Signing SB 79 should be an easy call, despite pressure from L.A. Newsom should know better than to let L.A. dictate state housing policy.