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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run in Sherman Heights

SAN DIEGO (January 21, 2020) – A driver killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run early on Sunday morning. The victim was dragged for about 100 feet by the driver on the 1800 block of Market Street in Sherman Heights. The driver has not been located and police are looking for a silver GMC Envoy SUV.

How will you commute differently in 2020?

A new year often brings with it the promise and resolutions. Maybe you are trying to save money, reduce stress, lose weight, help the environment, or spend more time at home with loved ones. A simple solution to many of your goals can be changing your commute. Commuters who share the ride to work in any mode other than driving alone, like a carpool/vanpool, bike, walk, train, or scooter, can use the time spent on their daily commute to help achieve their New Year’s resolutions.

Tag us in your alternative commute photos and we will share your journey on our page! #NewYearNewCommute @CirculateSD

Circulate submitted a letter in strong support for the Regional Bikeway Program Bond Issuance and with recommendations for implementation of future bikeway projects.

Read the full letter [PDF].

Circulate San Diego today submitted a letter to the San Diego County Airport Authority in support of the Airport Development Plan. The region will be better off as a result of the Airport Authority’s recirculation of the EIR and the implementation of Alternative 4.

Read the letter here [PDF].

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Hit-and-Run Video Released at One-Year Crash Anniversary Shows Need for Vision Zero Action

San Diego (January 7,  2020) – San Diego Planning Commissioner Vicki Granowitz shared her first-hand account of being hit by a hit-and-run driver one year ago along with Circulate San Diego and other supporters of safe streets. The press conference took place at the site where Granowitz was seriously injured by a reckless driver, at the intersection of Fern Street and Grape Street in South Park.

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Press Conference: Hit-and-Run Video Released at One-Year Crash Anniversary  Shows Need for Vision Zero Action

San Diego Planning Commissioner Vicki Granowitz and Circulate San Diego will stand at the site where Granowitz was seriously injured by a reckless driver one year ago to release footage of the hit-and-run. Granowitz lost several front teeth, suffered a concussion, and fractured her knee in two places as a result of the distracted driver crashing into her as she crossed the street. Granowitz will share her experience of being hit by a car outside of Fernside, her restaurant, and Circulate will make a call to action to the City of San Diego to prioritize Vision Zero.

Check out this week's featured stories:

1. New Year, New Commute!

2. Grantville Outreach

3. Circulate Supports the Gaslamp Promenade Proposal

Circulate submitted a letter with recommendations for inclusion in Councilmember Budget Priority Memoranda for FY 2021. Circulate supports the recommendations of the Mobility Board and has four top priorities:

• Safe intersection improvements – Improve 20 intersections with high visibility crosswalks, Lead Pedestrian Intervals and No Right on Red signals throughout the City at dangerous intersections.
• 20 miles in 2020 - Adopt the goal of, and provide funding for, installing at least 20 miles of protected, separated bicycle lanes Citywide, per the Mobility Board’s criteria.
• Education and encouragement – Double funding for education and encouragement for safe travel by all modes, in line with the City’s Vision Zero and Climate Action Plan goals.
• Expansion of bus lanes - Install more bus lanes, specifically on Broadway and Park Boulevard, creating a connected bus lane network.

Read the Circulate's letter and the Mobility Board letter here [PDF].

Today, Circulate submitted a letter supporting the proposed Gaslamp Promenade proposal, which would create a pedestrian promenade through one of San Diego’s busiest and most iconic neighborhoods, removing cars during daytime and evening hours, and allowing for a more attractive destination for both locals and visitors alike.

Read the letter of support here [PDF].

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