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Two Pedestrian Struck by Car in Chollas View

SAN DIEGO (November 5, 2019) – Two pedestrians were hit by a driver who failed to yield while they were crossing the street in a high visibility crosswalk with flashing lights. At around 8:00pm, a group of pedestrians were crossing 47th Street when a driver of a Cadillac CTS drove through the crosswalk, seriously injuring two people. The collision is detailed in the San Diego Police Department’s Watch Commander’s Log.

Check out this week's featured stories:

1. 2019 Momentum Awards Recap

2. SDAPA’s Inaugural Planners Book Club 

3. Circulate at CicloSDias 2019

4. Live Well Advance 2019 

5. Transit for Fun with Senior Walking and Singing Group 

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Contact: Colin Parent
858-442-7374
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Circulate San Diego Announces 2019 Momentum Award Winners

Last night local nonprofit Circulate San Diego awarded a number of individuals and public agencies with “Momentum Awards,” as a part of Circulate’s annual awards gala.

Check out this week's featured stories:

1. Last Chance – buy your tickets to the Momentum Awards!

2. Congressman Peters introduces a new TOD bill in Congress with input from Circulate San Diego

3. What’s Out There Weekend Free Walking Tours

4. Come say hi at CicloSDias 2019!

Circulate San Diego submitted a letter to Coastal Commission in support of the City of San Diego's parking reforms for multifamily housing in Transit Priority Areas. Coastal access is imperative for all Californians, and this policy will provide more coastal access by allowing more homes near the coast, and more opportunities to access the coast by those who do not drive or own cars. 

Read the full letter here [PDF].

On Tuesday October 8^th, Circulate San Diego staff joined Congressman Scott Peters to announce the introduction of his Build More Housing Near Transit Act. The bill will require that federal transit investments consider how local governments are prepared to allow new market-rate and affordable homes near transit.

Circulate advised the Congressman’s office on the bill language. We were given a “shout-out” during the press conference for our contributions, which was included in the San Diego Union Tribune. The press conference was also covered by the Times of San Diego and KUSI, among other outlets.

Editor’s Note: Below is a guest blog post from James F. Sallis, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, UC San Diego Department of Family Medicine and Public Health

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Active Healthy Cities Are a Key to Success

I have spent the last 20 years doing research about what makes for an active healthy city. Our teams have done this research based at both UC San Diego and San Diego State University. We have learned a great deal that is relevant as leaders plan the future of San Diego County.

Research results

My main research interest is improving health through physical activity, which accounts for about 10% of deaths and 10% of health care costs in the US. As almost everyone knows, being active is one of the most important ways to reduce risk of many chronic diseases and improve mental health. Our work on active cities started with the city planning concept of neighborhood walkability, which allows residents to easily walk to shops, services, jobs, and schools. We identified neighborhoods in several parts of the country that were high and low in walkability, then recruited residents from those neighborhoods and measured their physical activity, height, and weight. We conducted separate studies with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Check out this week's featured stories:

1. Announcing the nominees for the 2019 Momentum Awards!

2. New Report: Vision Zero in North County

3. Intro to Vision Zero Workshop in Chula Vista

4. We’ll be at Clean Air Day Tomorrow in Southeastern!

5. Assessing Pedestrian Improvements for Cortez Hill

6. BIG NEWS – MTS Issues Request for Proposals for Large Project Near Transit Station

7. Circulate SD Recognized with 2019  iCommute Diamond Award

Last week, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) issued a big request for proposals (RFP) to develop its large lot located next to the 12th and Imperial Transit Center.

The RFP describes the project saying “MTS is seeking to identify qualified development teams with the vision, resources and expertise to promptly develop a large, contiguous, and highly visible, mixed-use residential, transit-oriented development on property owned by MTS in downtown San Diego.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 30, 2019

Contact: Maya Rosas

310-804-5256

mrosas@circulatesd.org

Press and Photo Release: Circulate San Diego Releases Vision Zero Report for North County  With Encinitas Mayor and Vista Councilmember

Land use and Transportation think tank Circulate San Diego today was joined by North County elected leaders and safe street supporters to release a report detailing how North County cities can save lives by implementing Vision Zero strategies.