Become A Momentum Awards Sponsor
Circulate San Diego’s Momentum Awards celebrate the people and projects that are creating excellent mobility choices and vibrant, healthy neighborhoods.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsorship is a chance to support our mission and showcase your company’s commitment to a healthier, more connected San Diego.
Sponsors receive:
- Event tickets for you and your team
- Recognition during the program
- Visibility on our website and in our newsletter (10,000+ subscribers)
- Year-round invitations and recognition as a Circulate San Diego Corporate Member
Current sponsors are listed at the bottom of this newsletter.
See our sponsorship details or email us at [email protected].
Momentum Awards – Volunteers Needed
The Momentum Awards are fast approaching and we need volunteers!
We are looking for event prep assistance on Wednesday, October 22nd from Noon – 2 pm and for various shifts at the event on Friday, October 24th from 5 pm – 9 pm.
If you are interested, please send an email to: [email protected]
Celebrating Clean Air Day and Pedestrian Safety Month
Join us September 29th at the Civic Center Plaza (1200 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101) to celebrate Clean Air Day and Pedestrian Safety Month! Both clean air day and pedestrian safety month promote sustainable transportation like walking and biking, reducing vehicle emissions that pollute the air we breathe.
Circulate will be at the plaza from 11 AM to 1 PM showcasing a temporary parklet, remote-controlled Traffic Calming Course, safety materials, and free sweet treats!
California suffers from some of the worst air quality in the country. Collectively we have the power to change the world and can choose to do so in ways that help, not harm, all Californians.
Join us in challenging yourself to create clean air in your community.
Vision Zero Coalition Budget Request
Earlier this week, Circulate San Diego and the Vision Zero Coalition submitted a letter to the San Diego Council outlining our requests for the upcoming budget.
Even in difficult economic times, the City will receive tens of millions of new formula funds from TransNet and Senate Bill 1 that must be spent on transportation infrastructure. The City must dedicate a share of these available funds to repair the most dangerous intersections in the city. This can be accomplished without an increase to the overall budgetary burden.
Despite the overall budget challenges, last year’s budget included more transportation funding than the previous year. Despite this fact, the City chose to spend less to prioritize infrastructure that can save lives. This was unacceptable, and the City must do better this year.
Our requests include fixing the Fatal 15, painting curbs to comply with daylighting laws, and speed reductions near schools.
KPBS Midday Edition - How walkable is San Diego?
On Tuesday’s episode of KPBS Midday Edition, Circulate’s Director of Planning and Community Engagement (Carlisle Dockery) was featured among a panel of guest speakers to discuss what walkability looks like in San Diego.
Alongside our frequent project collaborators Israel Hernandez (AARP San Diego) and Dr. Bruce Appleyard (San Diego State University), Carlisle had the opportunity to speak about Circulate’s work to improve mobility choice and increase accessibility for pedestrians in our region.
The next time you have 35 minutes to spare, tune in to this episode!
RECAP: AARP California Regional Roundtable
This week, Circulate San Diego had the pleasure of presenting at AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities (NAFSC) Regional Roundtables in Oakland and San Diego.
The team presented on “Engaging the Community,” highlighting methods and resources that cities, non-profit organizations, and community groups can use to collect feedback. We also brought the Traffic Calming Course, one of our creative approaches to engaging communities, to introduce participants to traffic calming infrastructure and how Circulate uses this activity at community events.
These conversations created opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas and strategies for deepening community engagement. We appreciated the chance to connect with many organizations and cities across the state and to learn from their methods of engagement as well.
Recap: Park(ing) Day!
Thank you all who joined us last Friday for Park(ing) day!
A special thank you to OTS, City of Chula Vista Police Department, and El Cholos Kid for helping make the event a success. Our pop-up parklet was enjoyed by many, giving community residents the chance to color, play games, and enjoy treats together.
Circulate News
California Assembly Passes Senator Wiener’s Major Housing Bill SB 79, Vanguard, September 12, 2025
SB 79 Passes Assembly, Still Needs Senate “Concurrence” Before the Governor’s Desk, Streetblog Cal, September 11, 2025
California Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development, Cal Matters, September 12, 2025
SB79 heads to Newsom. Bill allows for denser housing around transit hubs, LAist, September 13, 2025
More tall buildings likely in San Diego if governor signs controversial bill, Times of San Diego, September 13, 2025
California lawmakers pass controversial Senate Bill 79, CBS 8, September 13, 2025
Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development, inewsource, September 14, 2025
Portland Rallies for Safer Streets with Vision Zero: Council VP Koyama Lane Advocates for Traffic Fatality Elimination, Hoodline, September 16, 2025
California Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development, KPBS, September 15, 2025
San Antonio to Celebrate International Park(ing) Day with Houston Street Pedestrian Takeover, Hoodline, September 17, 2025
California Legislature Passes Senate Bill 79, Paving the Way for More Housing Near Urban Transit Hubs, JD Supra, September 18, 2025
Chula Vista business owners push for return of COVID-era parklets, CBS 8, September 19, 2025
Trump's Infrastructure Shifts: Analyzing the Impact on Transportation and Real Estate Investment Trends, AInvest, September 23, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY: Circulate San Diego Celebrates Park(ing) Day in Chula Vista, September 18, 2025
Policy Letter: Vision Zero Items for Councilmember Budget Priority Memoranda - Fiscal Year 2027, September 23, 2025
