- Join Us for the First-Ever Momentum Awards After Party
- Circulate Celebrates MTS Transforming Empty Parking Lots into Affordable Homes
- Recap: 2026 SCAG Go Human Events
- Circulate Presents at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference
- Housing Policy is Climate Policy Panel
- City Council Designates October as National Pedestrian Safety Month
- Circulate News
Join Us for the First-Ever Momentum Awards After Party
We’re adding something new to this year’s Momentum Awards: an After Party on the rooftop at NOVA SD!
After we celebrate this year’s Momentum Award winners, join us from 9–11 PM to keep the party going. Presented by Waymo, the After Party will feature an open bar, late-night bites, music, rooftop views, and a special swag bag.
Already have your Momentum Awards ticket? You’re in! All ticket holders and guests attending through a Circulate corporate membership are automatically on the list. No additional RSVP is needed.
Not attending yet? Grab your ticket and join us for the full evening, from celebrating San Diego’s leaders in safe streets, public transit, and sustainable growth to raising a glass together on the rooftop.
Plus, the first 10 people to purchase a Momentum Awards ticket will receive an invite code for immediate access to Waymo rides.
Friday, October 23 | NOVA SD
Open bar. Late-night bites. Rooftop. Enough said.
Circulate Celebrates MTS Transforming Empty Parking Lots into Affordable Homes
Recently, our CEO and General Counsel Colin Parent attended the groundbreaking of Spring View, a new 100% affordable apartment complex at the Spring Street Transit Station in La Mesa.
The project is being built by Affirmed Housing, one of the many affordable housing developers that are Corporate Members of Circulate.
The project is downstream of a major report and campaign launched by Circulate Planning & Policy in 2018. We began that effort by publishing “Real Opportunity,” which detailed how MTS can make better use of its real estate portfolio. After dozens of press interviews, several press conferences, and direct advocacy, we were able to secure a policy change at MTS to allow them to transform their empty parking lots into affordable homes.
The 147 units planned for Spring View join the thousands of projects built, under construction, or in the pipeline on MTS properties.
Recap: 2026 SCAG Go Human Events
As part of our 2026 SCAG Go Human grant, Circulate had the opportunity to partner with three incredible SCAG partners: Alianza Coachella Valley, Bike Ventura County, and Los Amigos de la Comunidad.
Through these partnerships, Circulate provided event support including educational materials, engagement boards, and safety resources. We also traveled to Riverside, Imperial, and Ventura to provide hands-on support at each partner’s event.
From distributing bike and pedestrian safety items and facilitating interactive engagement activities to connecting with community members and hearing directly about their experiences, it was a great opportunity to support local organizations and engage with communities across Southern California.
We’re grateful to Alianza Coachella Valley, Bike Ventura County, and Los Amigos de la Comunidad for welcoming us into their communities and for the important work they continue to do to promote safer, more accessible multi-modal options.
Circulate Presents at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference
The American Academy of Pediatrics hosted their National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego on October 2 – 6, and Circulate was invited to present on a panel about our Vision Zero work!
The Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention (COIVPP) program entitled “From Pavement to Policy: Addressing Pediatric Street Injuries” featured our Director of Planning & Community Engagement Carlisle Dockery, alongside Drexel University’s Dr. Alex Quistberg and Rady Children’s Dr. Romeo Ignacio. Carlisle was able to speak about the importance of framing traffic safety as a public health crisis, and the value of prioritizing infrastructure improvements as a pathway to ending all traffic deaths.
Also! If anyone knows where the bike parking at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina hotel is, please let us know. Carlisle could not find it 😇
Housing Policy is Climate Policy Panel
Circulate’s Policy Manager, Aria Grossman, participated in a panel to discuss why housing policy is important to achieving our climate goals. The panel, hosted by California YIMBY, was part of San Diego Climate Week, city-wide event dedicated to climate progress.
Aria joined a panel of policy professionals to discuss the intersection of housing, transit, and climate policy. It’s impossible to meet our climate goals without thinking about how and where we build homes!
City Council Designates October as National Pedestrian Safety Month
Last week, Councilmember Whitburn and Council President LaCava introduced a resolution designating October as National Pedestrian Safety Month. Circulate Board Chair Melanie Cohn accepted the proclamation on behalf of Circulate and the Vision Zero Coalition.
Circulate thanks the City Council for recognizing the importance of pedestrian safety. After all, at some point in the day, we are all pedestrians!
Right outside of City Hall, Circulate kicked off Pedestrian Safety Month and Clean Air Day with a safety pop up, complete with a traffic calming course and free ice cream!
Join Us for an Evening with Black Public Joy Author Jay Pitter
Circulate Planning & Policy is excited to partner with UC San Diego for an intimate evening with award-winning public space practitioner, researcher, and authorJay Pitter, celebrating the release of her latest book,Black Public Joy.
Black Public Joy explores the histories, traditions, and contemporary expressions of Black joy in public spaces. Through stories of community, culture, and design, Pitter shifts the conversation from harm toward collective flourishing, highlighting the importance of public spaces where everyone can experience joy, dignity, and belonging.
The book has already received national recognition, including a feature on theForbes Summer Reading List and a spot on the 2026 Toronto Book Awards longlist.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5–7 PM
UC San Diego Bookstore
Don't miss this opportunity to explore how public spaces can foster connection, belonging, and joy in our communities.
Circulate News
San Diego MTS Breaks Ground on Spring View Affordable Housing, Passenger Transport, September 28, 2026
San Diego MTS and Affirmed Housing Strengthen Partnership with Spring View Groundbreaking, GlobeNewsWire, September 28, 2026
This city set a goal to end traffic deaths by 2050. Is it working?, Ak News Source, October 2, 2026
Carmel Valley Crosswalk Crash Leaves 68-Year-Old Woman Critically Hurt, Hoodline, October 2, 2026
Governor Newsom Signs the Affordable Homeownership Bonus Law, Circulate’s sponsored legislation to Build More Affordable Homes, September 29, 2026
