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I mostly end up using the general use lanes on that stretch of northbound Park because the bike lane is so routinely blocked. Replace the angled parking with parallel parking.
April 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I mostly end up using the general use lanes on that stretch of northbound Park because the bike lane is so routinely blocked. Replace the angled parking with parallel parking.
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First time seeing SD parking enforcement ticket someone for blocking the sidewalk and bike lane! On 30th Street just south of Switzer Canyon
March 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
First time seeing SD parking enforcement ticket someone for blocking the sidewalk and bike lane! On 30th Street just south of Switzer Canyon
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CA's prohousing caucus has thrown down gauntlet: No more CEQA, period, for any housing project on an infill site (up to 20 acres!) that complies with applicable general plan & zoning standards.
A decisive break w/ "everything bagel" tradition!
leginfo.legislature....
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A decisive break w/ "everything bagel" tradition!
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Bill Text - AB-609 California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: housing development projects.
AB 609 California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: housing development projects.
leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
March 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
CA's prohousing caucus has thrown down gauntlet: No more CEQA, period, for any housing project on an infill site (up to 20 acres!) that complies with applicable general plan & zoning standards.
A decisive break w/ "everything bagel" tradition!
leginfo.legislature....
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A decisive break w/ "everything bagel" tradition!
leginfo.legislature....
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A new state bill from @scottwiener.bsky.social would allow lots of new homes near transit stations.
Follow me on Instagram too! @jakegotta
Follow me on Instagram too! @jakegotta
March 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A new state bill from @scottwiener.bsky.social would allow lots of new homes near transit stations.
Follow me on Instagram too! @jakegotta
Follow me on Instagram too! @jakegotta
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California spends billions on transit, all while banning apartments nearby.
SB 79 ends this contradiction by allowing more home choices within a half a mile of high-quality transit. 🧵/4
SB 79 ends this contradiction by allowing more home choices within a half a mile of high-quality transit. 🧵/4
"CA has spent billions on transit. SB 79 will put these investments on a more stable financial footing while allowing many more Californians to live, work, and have easy access to the transit systems they paid for." - @mnolangray.bsky.social on SB 79, our new bill w/ @scottwiener.bsky.social
New California Legislation Would Legalize More Homes Near Transit
California YIMBY, Sen. Scott Wiener Team Up on SB 79
cayimby.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
California spends billions on transit, all while banning apartments nearby.
SB 79 ends this contradiction by allowing more home choices within a half a mile of high-quality transit. 🧵/4
SB 79 ends this contradiction by allowing more home choices within a half a mile of high-quality transit. 🧵/4
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Some good transit news, MTS Board will likely vote to buy the vacant property at the intersection of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and Complex Dr to build an actual Kearny Mesa Transit Center.
March 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Some good transit news, MTS Board will likely vote to buy the vacant property at the intersection of Clairemont Mesa Blvd and Complex Dr to build an actual Kearny Mesa Transit Center.
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Balboa desperately needs a bike path connection between the separate bike lanes on 4th/5th and Park. I cut through here a couple times a week. Close El Prado and improve pedestrian and bike infrastructure 💯
March 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Balboa desperately needs a bike path connection between the separate bike lanes on 4th/5th and Park. I cut through here a couple times a week. Close El Prado and improve pedestrian and bike infrastructure 💯
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I would love to invite the traffic engineers that worked on "traffic calming" at the intersection of Fern & Grape to spend just 10-15 minutes observing the efficacy of their interventions so they can see how 90% of drivers treat this new striped area as a right turn lane
February 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I would love to invite the traffic engineers that worked on "traffic calming" at the intersection of Fern & Grape to spend just 10-15 minutes observing the efficacy of their interventions so they can see how 90% of drivers treat this new striped area as a right turn lane
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"There were 18 that occurred during nighttime hours. Twelve incidents were “attributed to drivers operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” six incidents involved excessive speed, and 10 involved vehicles “striking fixed objects, such as signs or streetlight poles.”" And no one died.
After 19 accidents, Encinitas considers safety changes at roundabout
Collisions reported at Coast Highway 101 intersection, most involving DUI drivers at night
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
"There were 18 that occurred during nighttime hours. Twelve incidents were “attributed to drivers operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” six incidents involved excessive speed, and 10 involved vehicles “striking fixed objects, such as signs or streetlight poles.”" And no one died.
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Today was a HUGE day for Hillcrest! We officially broke ground on the Pride Promenade, a project that will create a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly space for everyone.
@cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social
@cmvonwilpert.bsky.social
@cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social
@cmvonwilpert.bsky.social
February 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Today was a HUGE day for Hillcrest! We officially broke ground on the Pride Promenade, a project that will create a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly space for everyone.
@cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social
@cmvonwilpert.bsky.social
@cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social
@cmvonwilpert.bsky.social
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State street December this year apparently
February 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
State street December this year apparently
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My most radicalizing experience in planning school was learning about affordable housing finance.
Describing the system for funding affordable housing as “incredibly time-intensive, costly, and inefficient” is putting it very politely.
Describing the system for funding affordable housing as “incredibly time-intensive, costly, and inefficient” is putting it very politely.
“In most states, housing functions are consolidated into one entity. California’s “layer cake” approach to finance, meanwhile, is incredibly time-intensive, costly and inefficient.” www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
Newsom just quietly floated an idea that could help fix California’s housing and fire recovery crises
California needs to stop piling on new bespoke housing programs and instead ensure our existing programs and systems are effectively administered.
www.sfchronicle.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
My most radicalizing experience in planning school was learning about affordable housing finance.
Describing the system for funding affordable housing as “incredibly time-intensive, costly, and inefficient” is putting it very politely.
Describing the system for funding affordable housing as “incredibly time-intensive, costly, and inefficient” is putting it very politely.
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This article isn’t the standard pearl-clutching from Clairemont or University City homeowners and raises important points. Loosening zoning is necessary but not sufficient. It won’t pave their street, add sidewalks, or make their bus better than 30min peak/60min offpeak. www.kpbs.org/news/racial-...
Encanto neighbors say their infrastructure can’t support the ‘granny towers’ coming to backyards
San Diego's Bonus ADU Program allows what some critics call backyard apartment buildings. Many of the largest projects are proposed in the formerly redlined Encanto neighborhood.
www.kpbs.org
February 4, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This article isn’t the standard pearl-clutching from Clairemont or University City homeowners and raises important points. Loosening zoning is necessary but not sufficient. It won’t pave their street, add sidewalks, or make their bus better than 30min peak/60min offpeak. www.kpbs.org/news/racial-...
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San Diego's City Council seems intent on rolling back what is likely the most expansive pro-ADU law in California:
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/30/c...
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/30/c...
San Diego City Council unanimously agrees to reconsider key ADU incentive, in unexpected shift from pro-housing stance
San Diego council members agreed not only to nix the controversial ‘Footnote 7’ zoning loophole but also to consider undoing another generous housing program.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
San Diego's City Council seems intent on rolling back what is likely the most expansive pro-ADU law in California:
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/30/c...
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/30/c...
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I appreciate the restriping of the bike lanes on Montezuma with a buffer.
I’d also appreciate if the city actually kept the bike lane clear of vegetation.
And I’m wondering if/when the rest of the flex posts will be installed.
I’d also appreciate if the city actually kept the bike lane clear of vegetation.
And I’m wondering if/when the rest of the flex posts will be installed.
January 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I appreciate the restriping of the bike lanes on Montezuma with a buffer.
I’d also appreciate if the city actually kept the bike lane clear of vegetation.
And I’m wondering if/when the rest of the flex posts will be installed.
I’d also appreciate if the city actually kept the bike lane clear of vegetation.
And I’m wondering if/when the rest of the flex posts will be installed.
Got word from a SD traffic engineer that a light & ped crossing at El Cajon & Mississippi is funded and under design. Hopefully that means less people choosing between playing frogger or going several blocks out of their way to cross
January 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Got word from a SD traffic engineer that a light & ped crossing at El Cajon & Mississippi is funded and under design. Hopefully that means less people choosing between playing frogger or going several blocks out of their way to cross
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The first draft of the college area community plan update is out:
- most single family areas left untouched, upzoning mostly confined to arterials (but still up to 27000 new homes apparently)
- bus lanes on parts of ECB and college
- road diet and promenade along part of montezuma
- new bike lanes
- most single family areas left untouched, upzoning mostly confined to arterials (but still up to 27000 new homes apparently)
- bus lanes on parts of ECB and college
- road diet and promenade along part of montezuma
- new bike lanes
College Area Community Plan Update | City of San Diego Official Website
www.sandiego.gov
January 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The first draft of the college area community plan update is out:
- most single family areas left untouched, upzoning mostly confined to arterials (but still up to 27000 new homes apparently)
- bus lanes on parts of ECB and college
- road diet and promenade along part of montezuma
- new bike lanes
- most single family areas left untouched, upzoning mostly confined to arterials (but still up to 27000 new homes apparently)
- bus lanes on parts of ECB and college
- road diet and promenade along part of montezuma
- new bike lanes
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The Farmers Market in Hillcrest is going to move to University Ave during the Normal St Promenade construction. I personally find it difficult to parse multi-route detour notices that are in text only, so I made a map.
January 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The Farmers Market in Hillcrest is going to move to University Ave during the Normal St Promenade construction. I personally find it difficult to parse multi-route detour notices that are in text only, so I made a map.
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Caltrans could make its overcrossings so much more bike-friendly by just filling in the paint-only bike lanes with concrete, effectively extending the sidewalk and turning it into a multiuse path.
There's usually not even any drainage to move, a typical barrier to widening sidewalks!
There's usually not even any drainage to move, a typical barrier to widening sidewalks!
January 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Caltrans could make its overcrossings so much more bike-friendly by just filling in the paint-only bike lanes with concrete, effectively extending the sidewalk and turning it into a multiuse path.
There's usually not even any drainage to move, a typical barrier to widening sidewalks!
There's usually not even any drainage to move, a typical barrier to widening sidewalks!
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Everyone deserves to feel safe. Whether walking, on a bike, or in a car, public safety is a universal need. We can do better to look at the low-cost, quick options so our community can experience the benefits sooner. TY to @acbowen.bsky.social for your reporting.
sdd9.info/kpbsbike
sdd9.info/kpbsbike
Protected bike lanes on University Avenue face setback amid rising construction costs
SANDAG hopes that lower-cost building materials can keep the University Bikeway under budget.
sdd9.info
January 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Everyone deserves to feel safe. Whether walking, on a bike, or in a car, public safety is a universal need. We can do better to look at the low-cost, quick options so our community can experience the benefits sooner. TY to @acbowen.bsky.social for your reporting.
sdd9.info/kpbsbike
sdd9.info/kpbsbike
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For more than a decade, SANDAG has been planning to build protected bike lanes on a deadly stretch of University Ave from La Mesa to City Heights. But the project suffered a big setback when construction bids came in over budget.
My latest: www.kpbs.org/news/environ...
My latest: www.kpbs.org/news/environ...
Protected bike lanes on University Avenue face setback amid rising construction costs
SANDAG hopes that lower-cost building materials can keep the University Bikeway under budget.
www.kpbs.org
January 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
For more than a decade, SANDAG has been planning to build protected bike lanes on a deadly stretch of University Ave from La Mesa to City Heights. But the project suffered a big setback when construction bids came in over budget.
My latest: www.kpbs.org/news/environ...
My latest: www.kpbs.org/news/environ...
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Development is going to happen and change will occur. I’m glad that at least the benefit of this development is highlighted as well as the opposing view. Valid points on both sides. www.cbs8.com/article/news... #housing #infrastructure #development
Neighbors concerned for 8-story housing project in Hillcrest
Residents in Hillcrest share their concerns about a housing project under construction. It will be an 8-story apartment complex with some affordable housing units.
www.cbs8.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Development is going to happen and change will occur. I’m glad that at least the benefit of this development is highlighted as well as the opposing view. Valid points on both sides. www.cbs8.com/article/news... #housing #infrastructure #development
Headline: bicyclist collides with car
Actual story: Driver hits bicyclist with car
Actual story: Driver hits bicyclist with car
"The incident was reported after the eastbound Hyundai Elantra — driven by a 79-year-old woman — collided with the bicyclist around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and Cerro Street, Sgt. Jeremy Collis said."
Bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after colliding with car in Encinitas
The collision occurred around 6 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and Cerro Street, Sgt. Jeremy Collis said
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Headline: bicyclist collides with car
Actual story: Driver hits bicyclist with car
Actual story: Driver hits bicyclist with car
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SANDAG staff tell me the three bids they received were deemed non-responsive to the request (though it's unclear why). They plan on putting the project out to bid again sometime next year.
Trying to get more info on this!
Trying to get more info on this!
December 19, 2024 at 10:50 PM
SANDAG staff tell me the three bids they received were deemed non-responsive to the request (though it's unclear why). They plan on putting the project out to bid again sometime next year.
Trying to get more info on this!
Trying to get more info on this!
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I just found out (12/18/24) SANDAG had indefinitely postponed the University Bikeway.
December 18, 2024 at 10:32 PM
I just found out (12/18/24) SANDAG had indefinitely postponed the University Bikeway.