Davida has worked in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry for over 17 years. A well-rounded marketing professional with a strong background in administrative and office management her roles ranged from front desk first impressions, to managing job-site/project administration, to leading and working with design teams developing robust technical proposals to win work. She is a graduate of University of Phoenix with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.
She recently returns to San Diego after a four-year stint in New York City and is enjoying her hometown in a whole new way, including taking mass transit for business and pleasure! When she is not managing Circulate’s office operations, she is running her mobile spray tanning business, working out, or enjoying live music. She thoroughly enjoys working with and supporting a positive team with a vision to create a dynamic change in the community.
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Circulator - 05/24/2024
- Circulate San Diego Has Moved!
- Celebrate Bike Month with a chance to win a New Rad Power E-Bike
- Circulate Press Conference to Fix the Fatal 15 Calls for Budget Changes
- AB2560 To Expand Coastal Housing Access Passes Assembly
- Policy Counsel Will Moore on NBC 7 Laments Stalled Project, Praises Developer for Completing Affordable Units
- Bike Rodeo at Summer Safety Fair
- Recap: Bike Anywhere Day
- Recap: Cyclovia Encinitas
- Circulate News
Circulate San Diego Has Moved!
As of Monday, June 3rd, Circulate San Diego has moved to 701 B Street, Suite # 1150 in Downtown San Diego. Please update your records accordingly.
We are thrilled to be in this beautiful new space and look forward to seeing everyone there during our Summer Membership Mixer!
Celebrate Bike Month with a chance to win a New Rad Power E-Bike
May is officially bike month, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand-new Rad City E-Bike!
Individuals who join or renew their 2024 Individual Membership by May 31st have a chance to win a Rad City E-Bike. Plus, your gift will be matched by a generous donor up to $10,000!
Circulate San Diego is the region’s leading organization dedicated to advancing mobility choices, more walkable and bikeable neighborhoods, and land use policies that promote sustainable growth.
Circulate Press Conference to Fix the Fatal 15 Calls for Budget Changes
On May 13th, Circulate San Diego, Families for Safe Streets, and the San Diego Bicycle Coalition held a press conference at one of San Diego’s 15 deadliest intersections. We urgently called on Mayor Gloria and the City of San Diego to include crucial, cost-effective improvements for these dangerous intersections in the FY25 budget.
Our message received wide coverage from KPBS, Fox 5, Streetblog California, NBC 7, CBS 8, The Vista Press, BikinginLA, ABC 10, and Times San Diego. Spanish language outlets, including Telemundo 20 and KSDY 50, featured the story.Thank you to our very own, Maria Walker, for fielding our Spanish interviews. This kind of visibility is essential for advancing the conversation about safer streets in our region.
AB2560 To Expand Coastal Housing Access Passes Assembly
Circulate’s sponsored legislation, AB2560 (Alvarez) has passed the California Assembly by a vote of 50-5 on Monday May 20. AB2560 would eliminate the exemption of the Coastal Zone from the state's Housing Density Bonus Law.
“Wealthier areas along California’s coast need to do their part in building more housing,” said Assemblymember David Alvarez. “This change in the highly successful ‘Density Bonus Law’ will make sure that communities along the coast also build housing for low and middle-income Californians. The current law prevents housing along with denying access to California’s coast to the average citizen.”
"The Coastal Act's original intent was to protect coastal access for all Californians. But over the past 50 years, the coast has become the most exclusive and segregated part of California. Density Bonus Law only applies where there is already multifamily zoning. That makes it a win-win for creating coastal housing access for ordinary Californians while still protecting our sensitive coastal wetlands," said William Moore, Policy Counsel for Circulate San Diego.
Policy Counsel Will Moore on NBC 7 Laments Stalled Project, Praises Developer for Completing Affordable Units
On Tuesday, Circulate was featured in a story by NBC 7 regarding the stalled Riverwalk project in Mission Valley. Circulate Policy Director Will Moore praised the project for completing the first group of 188 affordable units before the project was put on hold. He also observed that delays in projects like this make it harder for San Diegans to pay rent throughout the city, and we need better policies to allow both large and small projects to get built faster on more predictable timelines.
Bike Rodeo at Summer Safety Fair
Circulate is working with other non-profits in Chula Vista to host an amazing event called the Summer Safety Fair at the Loma Verde Community Center on June 8th from 1 pm- 4 pm. There will be lots of fun for people of all ages.
Circulate will lead a bicycle rodeo and distribute bicycle safety materials, Scripps Health will provide free helmet fittings, Loma Verde Community Center will host free swim lessons in their brand-new pools, and the City of Chula Vista Police and Fire Departments will be providing safety drills on how to properly install a car seat in a car, free microchips for pets, and more. Close to the end of the event, there will be an opportunity drawing for 2 children’s bicycles for those who either register for swim lessons or come to our rodeo.
Recap: BIKE ANYWHERE DAY
SANDAG’s Bike Anywhere Day was this past Thursday, May 16th. Circulate had the pleasure of partnering with both the City of Chula Vista and San Diego State University to host two pit stops for Bike Anywhere Day! We were happy to interact and chat with hundreds of cyclists traveling around San Diego County. We had to opportunity to pass out helmets, bike bells, reflective slap bracelets, and more to participants.
Although Bike Anywhere Day 2024 is over, May is still bike month. Take some time to ride around your favorite bike path or explore somewhere new to celebrate in this month’s bike festivities!
Recap: Cyclovia Encinitas
This past Sunday, Circulate had the pleasure of tabling at Cyclovia Encinitas! Downtown Encinitas was closed to vehicles from 10am – 2pm, and we met folks from all over the county who walked, biked, or rode transit to the event. There were hundreds of attendees, and people of all ages and abilities walked and rolled up and down the seven blocks.
Circulate gave away plenty of bicycle safety educational materials, bells, and lights throughout the day. We had many attendees express their interest in having similar events throughout the year, so they could walk and bike through Downtown Encinitas without worrying about parking or their safety. We look forward to similar events as well and wish everyone a Happy Bike Month!
Circulate News
Pedestrian safety group calls on San Diego to fix the 'fatal 15' intersections, CBS8, May 13, 2024
Community members call on Mayor Todd Gloria to fix 15 deadly intersections, Fox5, May 13, 2024
Traffic Safety Advocates Ask for Better Intersections in City of San Diego, Times of San Diego, May 13, 2024
The ‘Fatal 15': Public safety advocates ID San Diego's most dangerous intersections, NBC7, May 13, 2024
Advocates Push for Safety Improvements in San Diego, StreetsblogCal, May 13, 2024
Traffic safety advocates call for City of San Diego to fix 15 deadliest intersections, ABC10News, May 14, 2024
Morning Report: Progress Report on the City’s Safe Sleeping Sites, Voice of San Diego, May 14, 2024
San Diego advocates call for fixing “Fatal 15” intersections, and LAist talks with the originator of the 15-minute city, BikinginLA, May 14, 2024
Proposed LA County budget zeroes Vision Zero funding, and Bike to Work/Bike to Anywhere Day heats up — except in LA, BikinginLA, May 15, 2024
NCTD Board Authorizes Negotiations with Developers for Two Oceanside Transit-Oriented Development Projects, North County Transit District, May 17, 2024
NCTD Working with Developers on Low-Income Housing Plans at 2 SPRINTER Stations, Times of San Diego, May 18, 2024
North County Transit District opens negotiations for transit-oriented housing projects, KPBS, May 20, 2024TOD updates from MBTA and NCTD, Mass Transit, May 20, 2024
Press Conference: Fix the Fatal 15 - May 13 at 8AM - at Rosecrans St. and Moore St., May 10, 2024
Press Release - Circulate and Vision Zero Allies hold press conference to Fix The Fatal 15, May 13, 2024
Action Alert: Fix the Fatal 15, May 20, 2024
Letter of Support: YIMBY Act to Support HR 3507, May 22, 2024
Policy Letter: FY2025 - Fix The Fatal Fifteen, Including The Seven Deadly Leftovers, May 22, 2024
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Davida Garcia published Letter of Support: YIMBY Act to Support HR 3507 in Policy Letters 2024-05-22 11:50:06 -0700
Letter of Support: YIMBY Act to Support HR 3507
On May 14, 2024, Circulate submitted a letter of support for H.R. 3507, YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) Act which is vital for encouraging communities to build more affordable and market-rate housing.
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Circulator - 05/10/2024
- Celebrate Bike Month with a chance to win a New Rad Power E-Bike
- Bike Anywhere Day
- Lakeside Teen Center & Rec Club: Bike Rodeo
- Join SANDAG to Learn More About the Imperial Avenue Bikeway!
- Recap: San Diego FC Chrome ball Tour, Chula Vista
- Recap: Welcome Happy Hour for NCTD’s New CEO
- ATP Presentation for City of Banning Planning Commission
- Circulate News
Celebrate Bike Month with a chance to win a New Rad Power E-Bike
May is officially bike month, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand-new Rad City E-Bike! Individuals who join or renew their 2024 Individual Membership by May 31st have a chance to win a Rad City E-Bike. Plus, your gift will be matched by a generous donor up to $10,000!
Circulate San Diego is the region’s leading organization dedicated to advancing mobility choices, more walkable and bikeable neighborhoods, and land use policies that promote sustainable growth.
Bike Anywhere Day
SANDAG's Bike Anywhere Day is on Thursday, May 16th and Circulate is excited to be partnering with the hosts of two (2) pit stops.
Circulate will collaborating with San Diego State University for their first ever Bike Anywhere Day celebration. Circulate and SDSU staff will be in front of SDSU's Student Union east of the transit center.
Circulate will also be joining the City of Chula Vista at their pit stop, located at the corner of Bay Boulevard and E Street.
Bike by one of the pit stops between 7am and 10am to receive fun bike incentives, snacks, safety materials, and more!
For more information about Bike Anywhere Day and other pit stops visit: https://www.sandag.org/bikemonth
Lakeside Teen Center & Rec Club: Bike Rodeo
Happy National Bike Month!
In honor of Bike Month, join us on Friday, May 17th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM for a Bike to Work Day celebration at the Lakeside Teen Center. We will be setting up a Bicycle Rodeo for people of all ages and abilities to come practice in a safe environment.
Reminder to bring your own bicycle, scooter, or skateboard, and to always wear a helmet!
Join SANDAG to Learn More About the Imperial Avenue Bikeway!
You’re Invited! The Imperial Avenue Bikeway will be breaking ground soon – and they want you to learn more.
Join SANDAG on Thursday, May 23 for a Virtual Information Session. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the project team questions, learn more about key project features, and find out ways to stay up to date throughout construction.
- Date: Thursday, May 23
- Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Zoom
This meeting will be open to the public and Spanish interpretation will be available. We hope to see you there!
Recap: San Diego FC Chrome ball Tour, Chula Vista
This past weekend, Circulate had the opportunity to host a table at the San Diego FC Chrome ball tour in Chula Vista. Circulate interacted with dozens of event attendees, most of whom were Chula Vista residents.
We collected feedback on what mode of transportation event-goers used to arrive at the event and asked them to place stickers on a map to show where they would like to see crosswalk improvements in Chula Vista. Additionally, we handed out bicycle and pedestrian safety gear and educational materials that children enjoyed.
We thank the Office of Traffic Safety, the City of Chula Vista, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the San Diego FC team for making this event possible!
Recap: Welcome Happy Hour for NCTD’s New CEO
Thanks to Circulate Members and Transit Advocates who came to this week’s Welcome Happy Hour for NCTD’s new CEO, Shawn Donaghy!
We recently celebrated a big win when NCTD supported continuing shuttle service to the COASTER for employees traveling to the Sorrento Valley station.
We are looking forward to making San Diego a better place to live, work, and move around!
Thank you to our event partner Biocom California.
ATP Presentation for City of Banning Planning Commission
On Wednesday, May 1st, Circulate Senior Planner Octavio Garcia traveled to the City of Banning to help present a draft of the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to the Planning Commission.
In collaboration with KTUA, Circulate has been providing support for the development of Banning’s ATP since 2022. Over the past few years, we have collected hundreds of survey responses and conducted numerous engagement events, community workshops, and stakeholder advisory group meetings to gather public feedback on Banning’s active transportation needs. We’re close to the finish line – just a few more presentations to go!
Review the draft ATP here and learn more about our work in the SCAG region here!
Circulate News
JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park celebrates 4 years car-free as SF looks to do more, ABC7, April 28, 2024
Affirmed Housing and MTS Celebrate Completion of New Transit-Oriented Development, GlobalNewsWire, April 30, 2024
Transit Briefs: San Diego MTS, OCTA, LA Metro, Railway Age, May 1, 2024
MTS, Community Leaders Announce Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Project ShoreLINE, Times of San Diego, May 1, 2024
Advocates ask for safety fixes to San Diego's 'Fatal 15' deadly intersections, KPBS, May 2, 2024
Affirmed Housing Completes San Diego Affordable Community, MultiHousing News, May 3, 2024
More than 30 Organizations Ask the Governor to Lift Transit Funding Freeze, StreetsblogCal, May 9, 2024
Policy Letter: Mayor’s Budget Fails to Fix the Fatal 15 Most Dangerous Intersections, April 29, 2024
Policy Letter: Support for Adopting Robust University City Community Plan, May 1, 2024
Letter of Support: Bayshore Bikeway Segment 5, May 2, 2024
Coalition Letter: Request to Immediately Lift Temporary Spending Freeze on Public Transit Funding, May 10, 2024
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Davida Garcia published Coalition Letter: Request to Immediately Lift Temporary Spending Freeze on Public Transit Funding in Policy Letters 2024-05-10 11:23:28 -0700
Coalition Letter: Request to Immediately Lift Temporary Spending Freeze on Public Transit Funding
Circulate submitted a letter in support of a request to immediately lift the current spending freeze in the funding appropriated for California's transit agencies as part of the FY 2023-2024 Budget Act.
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Davida Garcia published Policy Letter: FY 2025 May Budget Revise - Fix the Fatal Fifteen in Policy Letters 2024-05-09 12:01:27 -0700
Policy Letter: FY 2025 May Budget Revise - Fix the Fatal Fifteen
Circulate submitted a letter to Mayor Todd Gloria urging to fix the Fatal Fifteen- the most dangerous intersections in the City of San Diego. Recommended improvements for FY 2025 were included.
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Davida Garcia published Policy Letter: Restore Funding for Transformative Climate Communities and to Regional Climate Collaboratives in Policy Letters 2024-05-06 13:21:15 -0700
Policy Letter: Restore Funding for Transformative Climate Communities and to Regional Climate Collaboratives
On April 1, 2024, Circulate joined The Greenlining Institute in support of priority funding for the Transformative Climate Communities program and the Regional Climate Collaboratives program.
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Circulator - 04/26/2024
- Intro Spotlight: Leslie Aparicio
- Save the Date for San Diego FC’s Chrome Ball Tour in Chula Vista!
- Recap: Sherman Elementary Walk N’ Roll to School Day
- Recap: Day of the Child
- Recap: CalBike Summit in San Diego
- Recap: Circulate Hosts Transit Fieldtrip for TTTF Members
- Exclusive Membership Event: Join Us for a Welcome Happy Hour with NCTD's New CEO!
- Circulate News
Intro Spotlight: Leslie Aparicio
Join us in welcoming our new Planning Coordinator, Leslie Aparicio! As is our tradition, we interviewed Leslie so our supporters and members can get to know her!
Save the Date for San Diego FC’s Chrome Ball Tour in Chula Vista!
San Diego FC’s Chrome Ball Tour is the club’s innovative 18-city community engagement platform that unites and recognizes diverse neighborhoods of San Diego County through soccer, art and local culture.
The event will feature a 3v3 street soccer tournament, a local car show, a Lucha Libre performance with Masked Republic, a San Diego FC Colors of the Community Fashion Show featuring a musical performance by Chula Vista natives Rossi Rock and Sebby OG, and musical acts featuring South Bay native DJ Beto Perez, world-renowned cumbia band Vilma Diaz y La Sonora, and San Diego native Lil Rob. Additionally, the Chrome Ball Tour stop in Chula Vista will have a beer garden and a kids area that will include face painting, inflatables and more.Circulate will be at the event distributing pedestrian and bicycle safety materials to those in attendance. Make sure to check out our booth to get some free incentives!
Event Details:
Saturday, May 4th from 12 - 10 PM
300 Park Way, Chula Vista (near Memorial Park)Recap: Sherman Elementary Walk N’ Roll to School Day
This past week, Circulate had the pleasure of collaborating with Sherman Elementary School to orchestrate a vibrant Walk N’ Roll to school day event. Students enjoyed pedestrian, bicycle, and scooter incentives to walk, bike, or roll to school that morning
as well as educational materials aimed at promoting active transportation.The success of the Walk N’ Roll day was evident not only in the physical activity it encouraged but also in the smiles it brought to the faces of every kid.
We thank the Office of Traffic Safety, the City of San Diego, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for making this possible.
If any schools in Chula Vista are interested in hosting a free Walk N’Roll to School Day event please contact [email protected]
Recap: Day of the Child
Circulate had an amazing time at Chula Vista Community Collaborative's Day of the Child!
Circulate brought fun and educational pedestrian and bicycle incentives, sticker boards soliciting input on crosswalk safety and transportation habits, our remote-control traffic calming course, and a temporary creative crosswalk for the intersection of Park Way and Garrett Avenue. The crosswalk demonstration was popular with the community. People enjoyed walking on the crosswalk and expressed enthusiasm for more crosswalks in Chula Vista.
Residents were disappointed to learn Circulate would be dismantling the temporary crosswalk because they loved it and wanted it to stay permanently.
RECAP: CalBike Summit in San Diego
The bi-annual CalBike Summit took place in San Diego this week, with hundreds of bike advocates in town for numerous panels. Circulate co-hosted a welcome happy hour with our local partners and moderated a panel discussion with Families for Safe Streets San Diego. Their stories underscore the life-saving impact of street safety infrastructure.
Families for Safe Streets San Diego is a group of families who have lost loved ones to traffic crashes or been affected themselves. Through stories and advocacy, FFSSSD seeks physical improvements on our streets, policy changes and the rapid implementation of Vision Zero.
RECAP: Circulate Hosts Transit Fieldtrip for TTTF Members
On April 15th, the California Transit Transformation Task Force held its third public meeting in San Diego. While in town, Circulate took Task Force Members for a special trolley tour. The tour showcased the success of the new Blue Line Trolley Extension while highlighting the operational challenges that remain.
Last year, the California legislature recognized that its recent funding increase for public transportation is insufficient to address the critical issues faced by transit agencies. Consequently, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) was tasked with convening a task force to find solutions.
Task Force Member, Ian Griffin, did a great thread on the experience.
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP EVENT: Join Us for a Welcome Happy Hour with NCTD's New CEO!
Circulate Corporate and Individual Members are invited to join us for a special welcome happy hour to meet and mingle with Shawn Donaghy, the new CEO of NCTD.
Hosted by Circulate San Diego and Biocom California, this event promises engaging conversations and connections with prominent advocates for mobility and sustainable growth in the region.
This member only gathering will take place on Tuesday May 7th at SOVA Science District from 5:30 to 7:30.
Already a member please RSVP, here.
Circulate news
La Mesa activates first HAWK signal in the City, SDNews.com, April 11, 2024
Phoenix Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant to Boost Transit Oriented Development, Hoodline, April 14, 2024
Builder’s Remedy Reform Bill Passes Committee, Contra Costa News, April 15, 2024
Phoenix secures $1.2m for transit-oriented rail development, SmartCitiesWorld, April 15, 2024
Portland Authorities Unite to Present Vision Zero Plan for Safer Streets Amid Traffic Fatality Rise, Hoodline, April 18, 2024
Speeding cameras, lower speed limits, new technology: How advocates want to make San Diego streets safer, Del Mar Times, April 19, 2024
Austin's Vision Zero Program Introduces 'Left-Turn Calming' Pilot To Reduce Pedestrian Crashes, Hoodline, April 17, 2024
Policy Letter: Assembly Bill 2560 Support, April 9, 2024
Policy Letter: Circulate and Allies Support Fast Bus Lanes to SDSU, April 25, 2024
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Intro Spotlight: Leslie Aparicio
In keeping with our tradition of interviewing new team members, we asked our new Planning Coordinator, Leslie Aparicio, a few questions...
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in San Diego. I attended undergraduate school at UCSD and graduated with a Bachelors in Urban Studies and Planning. After graduating college, I started graduate school at SDSU and graduated with a Masters in City Planning. Though I have lived in San Diego my entire life, I like to continue to explore my city by finding new running trails and coffee shops. I am also a baseball and soccer enthusiast.
How did you become interested in Circulate San Diego?
Circulate San Diego’s mission and values resonates with me. My background along with my interests in land use and housing has an intersection of transportation planning. Their work towards promoting public transit, safe streets, and sustainable growth is something I am excited about getting the opportunity to contribute to.
What’s your most memorable face palm moment? Or what is your biggest
achievement to date? Choose one.As a first generation student, my biggest accomplishment to date is graduating with my Masters Degree in City Planning. Growing up I’ve witnessed how communities are differently impacted and my interest in equity is what fueled my passion to continue my education. Having the opportunity to help create healthier communities is what I aspire to achieve.
If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor?
Carolina Giraldo has demonstrated immense dedication and hard work. She promotes empowerment, confidence, and self expression. She remains sincere and authentic. Additionally, she has done philanthropic work that supports education, health, and social justice. Her integrity, achievement, and creativity is why I would choose her as my mentor.
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Circulator - 04/12/2024
Circulate in Sacramento
On Wednesday, our CEO, Colin Parent, testified before CA Assembly's Housing & Community Development committee in support of our sponsored bill Assembly Bill 2560.
AB 2560 from Assemblymember David Alvarez and Senator Scott Wiener would expand housing access in California's exclusive coastal zone by applying density bonus law, which the rest of California abides by, in that exclusive and expensive area. This bill would help Californians of all incomes have a better opportunity to live in our heavily segregated coastal lands.
AB 2560 is co-sponsored by Circulate San Diego, SPUR, and the Bay Area Council.
Join Circulate & the Transit Transformation Task Force for a Special Trolley Tour
You’re invited to join local transit stakeholders and members of the Transit Transformation Task Force for a special trolley tour on April 15th from 8:30 to 10 am.
Last year, the California legislature recognized that its recent funding increase for public transportation is insufficient to address the critical issues faced by transit agencies. Consequently, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) was tasked with convening a task force to find solutions. On April 15th, this task force will hold its third public meeting in San Diego.
Save the Date for Chula Vista’s Day of the Child Event!
Save the date for Chula Vista’s Day of the Child event on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM!
The event will be hosted at Memorial Park in Chula Vista and is being organized by the Chula Vista Community Collaborative. This event will be filled with plenty of fun activities for both children and adults! Circulate will be at the event demonstrating a temporary painted crosswalk and our remote-controlled traffic calming course!
Recap: St. Paul’s Plaza Pedestrian Audit
Through the City of Chula Vista and OTS grant, Circulate was able to host a pedestrian audit with St. Paul’s Plaza.
On this trip, Circulate and the residents traversed around the neighboring streets identifying areas of concern, especially for those with mobility challenges. While this pedestrian audit had some good pedestrian infrastructure, it lacked infrastructure for accessibility. The participants using mobility aids had difficulty with some parts of the audit. These difficulties were: a crosswalk with no curb ramps, broken sidewalks, short crossing window near Sharp Hospital, steeply inclined curb ramps, and crosswalks with cars parked too close to them decreasing drivers’ visibility of pedestrians.
The residents and staff of St. Paul’s Plaza provided Circulate with lots of feedback and concern about the lack of accessibility near their residence.
RECAP: Gomper’s Transportation Expo
This past week, the Circulate team participated in the Gomper's Transportation Expo, where we rolled out the traffic calming course for everyone to try. Folks of all ages drove the remote-control cars and practiced driving on traffic calming infrastructure, such as curb extensions, diverters, and roundabouts.
We appreciated everyone who stopped by the table and were able to take home some pedestrian and bicycle safety materials, and thank you to The Urban Collaborative Project for hosting such a fun and informative event!
CIRCULATE NEWS
Metro Bike union beats back Lyft contract, $2.45 million in San Diego, pothole case, and helmet law targets indigenous riders, BikinginLA, March 28, 2024
Mayor London Breed Unveils Next Phase of Street Safety Efforts Amid Vision Zero Anniversary in San Francisco, Hoodline, March 29, 2024
San Francisco Celebrates New 3rd Street Bikeway Enhancing Safe Travel to Oracle Park, Hoodline, March 30, 2024
Knoxville Appoints Cody Gentry as First Vision Zero Coordinator to Eliminate Traffic Fatalities by 2040, Hoodline, March 30, 2024
Deerfield Beach Commits to Vision Zero, Targeting Elimination of Traffic Fatalities by 2050, Hoodline, April 1, 2024
In University City, San Diego declares higher density is better for the environment, KPBS, April 2, 2024
US bicycling deaths set all-time record, 3 years for speeding hit-and-run driver, and Park demands info on bike trail collapse, BikinginLA, April 3, 2024
Dallas Amplifies Vision Zero Initiative to Eradicate Traffic Deaths and Improve Street Safety, Hoodline, April 8, 2024
San Diego declares war on ebike-riding seniors, and US bike deaths keep rising as planners prioritize cars over people, BikinginLA, April 9,2024
New pedestrian crossing lights flashing on El Cajon Boulevard, CBS8, April 11, 2024City of La Mesa gets first HAWK pedestrian signal, Fox5, April 9, 2024
Transportation and Climate Stakeholders Call for Funding for Continuous Rapid Transit Lanes to San Diego State University, March 29, 2024
Legislative Support Letters, April 1, 2024
Policy Letter: Support for AB 1635, April 1, 2024
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Davida Garcia published Policy Letter: Assembly Bill 2560 Support in Policy Letters 2024-04-09 12:38:58 -0700
Policy Letter: Assembly Bill 2560 Support
On April 9, 2024, Circulate wrote a letter in support of AB 2560 to ensure the production of deed-restricted affordable homes through Density Bonus Law to be fully implemented in the Coastal Zone.
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Policy Letter: Support for AB 1635
Circulate San Diego submitted a letter to the Legislature today in support of Assemblymember Ward's AB1635, enabling redevelopment of the Hillcrest DMV site. The improvements that AB1635 could create for the next generation in Hillcrest would be substantial and would ripple out through the entire city.
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Legislative Support Letters
Circulate has joined our Allies in the Home Builders' Alliance in supporting various bills, which will help increase housing production in California.
Click the links to read the letters:
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Davida Garcia published Transportation and Climate Stakeholders Call for Funding for Continuous Rapid Transit Lanes to San Diego State University in Blog Posts 2024-03-29 14:39:29 -0700
Transportation and Climate Stakeholders Call for Funding for Continuous Rapid Transit Lanes to San Diego State University
Circulate joined allies in a letter to the City of San Diego supporting continuous transit-only lanes on the El Cajon Boulevard corridor to SDSU.
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Circulator - 03/29/2024
- Support Circulate at a San Diego Mojo Professional Volleyball Game!
- Save the Date: 3rd Annual Southeast San Diego Transportation Expo
- Recap: Developmental Disability Awareness Month at Museum School
- Logan Memorial Educational Campus – Walk & Roll to School Day!
- Policy Counsel Will Moore Joins Home Builder’s Alliance for Sacramento Lobby Day, Promotes AB2560 for Coastal Housing Access
- Victory by Vibrant Uptown Shows Success of Planning Group Reform
- Update: Making The Most of the Mid Coast – University Plan Environmental Review Marks Big Win For Circulate And Allies
- Circulate News
Support Circulate at a San Diego Mojo Professional Volleyball Game!
San Diego Mojo is a new professional women’s volleyball team competing in the Pro Volleyball Federation. For each of their 12 home games, Mojo is highlighting local non-profit organizations to grow awareness of important initiatives while uplifting women’s sports. Circulate is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the team during their games on Tuesday, April 2nd and Friday, April 26th!
All San Diego Mojo games are conveniently located at SDSU’s Viejas Arena and easily accessible by public transportation. Both games will start at 7:00pm. We’d love for you to join us at these games to cheer on the Mojo!
Use this link to reserve specially priced tickets and a portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting Circulate San Diego! As an added bonus, the first 750 ticket buyers for the April 2nd game against the Omaha Supernovas will receive a free Mojo bucket hat.
Save the Date: 3rd Annual Southeast San Diego Transportation Expo
Save the date for the 3rd Annual Southeast San Diego Transportation Expo on April 6th from 9 AM -1 PM! The event will be held at Gomper's Prep Academy in Chollas View and hosted by The Urban Collaborative Project. This family friendly event will feature bike rodeos, bike/scooter giveaways, and other transportation demos for families to learn more about transportation justice and climate action in Southeast San Diego. See you there!
Recap: Developmental Disability Awareness Month at Museum School
As a part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Circulate enjoyed working with Museum School for 2 weeks to teach the students about accessible infrastructure, pedestrian safety, and being smart pedestrians!
Circulate collaborated with the Museum’s School staff and the Special Education Department to provide fun programs to the students. The students enjoyed interactive presentations focused on pedestrian safety, complete streets, and accessibility. Circulate got to Museum School early on a Friday to have a Walk’ N’ Roll to School Day, where the students got incentives to walk, bike, or roll to school.
Lastly, the 7th graders went on a Walking Field Trip, where they got to experience first-hand the importance of proper pedestrian infrastructure and smooth sidewalks.
Logan Memorial Educational Campus – Walk & Roll to School Day!
This past Wednesday, the Circulate team collaborated with Logan Memorial Educational Campus on a Walk & Roll to School Day for their Secondary Campus. Many students walked, biked, scootered, and rolled to campus and picked a safety item from the table. Bike lights, bike bells, and reflective bracelets were quite popular, especially for students whose bikes did not have any.
We were delighted to share as many safety resources as possible with students and parents. Thank you to one such parent, Assemblymember David Alvarez, for stopping by to say hello! The Circulate team will be conducting more Walk & Roll to School Days in the coming month around the Logan neighborhoods.
Stay tuned for more!
Policy Counsel Will Moore Joins Home Builder’s Alliance for Sacramento Lobby Day, Promotes AB2560 for Coastal Housing Access
On March 19, 2023, Circulate's Policy Counsel Will Moore spoke to the California Legislature about AB2560, enhancing housing access at the coast and applying California's successful density bonus law to the coastal communities that need it.
Will reviewed the day with a video from the steps of the Capitol.
Victory by Vibrant Uptown Shows Success of Planning Group Reform
Circulate has been advocating for reform of the City of San Diego’s Community Planning Groups for years – from our 2018 report "Democracy in Planning," to our coalition work in 2022 supporting the successful reform package, and many points in between.
On March 21, 2024, that advocacy bore new dividends when a group called Vibrant Uptown received unanimous recommendation of the City Council’s Land Use and Housing Committee to take over as the next Uptown Community Planning Group in Uptown.The full Council will have to confirm that choice, and then elections will have to be held under Vibrant’s new bylaws. But Vibrant’s structural approach ensures more representative balance.
Vibrant Uptown member Jon Anderson described how they achieved this victory and what it means for the community:
"Vibrant Uptown is thrilled with the outcome of the vote, and for what it means for the future here in Uptown!
Both groups promised more outreach to more accurately reflect the community. But we went further and designated seats for one renter and one homeowner per neighborhood - putting that structural guarantee directly in the bylaws.
Roughly 59% of the people in the Uptown neighborhoods are renters, and prior boards have not typically reflected that balance no matter how much outreach they did. The City Council felt that our structural approach would keep the planning group representative in the long term. That's what put us over the top.”
If you’re an Uptown resident or business owner, you can contact Vibrant Uptown at their website: https://www.vibrantuptown.org/
UPDATE: Making The Most of the MidCoast – University Plan Environmental Review Marks Big Win For Circulate And Allies
Circulate celebrated a major victory this week when the University Plan Update moved another step to reality with the release of the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report.
Throughout 2023, Circulate and our allies called for the EIR to include an alternative plan that would add 26,000 more units of housing than the City's base proposal. As demonstrated by the Making The Most of The Mid Coast Report, this vital region needs housing growth to take advantage of its status as a transit, education and employment hub.
Our efforts were successful, as the EIR released on March 14, 2024 evaluated our preferred alternative and found it to be "the environmentally superior alternative". (p. 815 of the EIR)
The San Diego Planning Department anticipates the City Council will choose which plan to adopt in the fall. Circulate and our allies will continue to push to Make the Most of the Mid Coast.
Circulate news
Oceanside approves switch of hotel rooms to apartments in 8-story Seagaze project, The San Diego Union Tribune, March 14, 2024
Philadelphia's Vision Zero Drive Ramps Up with Community Ambassadors to Promote Road Safety, Hoodline, March 17, 2024
Circulate Asks Legislators To Support AB2560 for Coastal Housing Access, March 21, 2024
University Plan Update EIR Big Win for Circulate and Allies, March 22, 2024
Letter: Support NCTD Proposed Expansion of Sorrento Valley COASTER Connections, March 27, 2024
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Davida Garcia published Circulate Asks Legislators To Support AB2560 for Coastal Housing Access in Blog Posts 2024-03-21 12:01:03 -0700
Circulate Asks Legislators To Support AB2560 for Coastal Housing Access
Circulate Asks Legislators To Support AB2560 for Coastal Housing Access
On March 19, 2023, Circulate's Policy Counsel Will Moore spoke to the California Legislature about AB2560, enhancing housing access at the coast and applying California's successful density bonus law to the coastal communities that need it.
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Circulator - 03/15/2024
Support Circulate at a San Diego Mojo Professional Volleyball Game!
San Diego Mojo is a new professional women’s volleyball team competing in the Pro Volleyball Federation. For each of their 12 home games, Mojo is highlighting local non-profit organizations to grow awareness of important initiatives while uplifting women’s sports. Circulate is excited to announce that we will be partnering with the team during their games on Tuesday, April 2nd and Friday, April 26th!
All San Diego Mojo games are conveniently located at SDSU’s Viejas Arena and easily accessible by public transportation. Both games will start at 7:00pm. We’d love for you to join us at these games to cheer on the Mojo!
Use this link to reserve specially priced tickets and a portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting Circulate San Diego!
Clairemont Drive Station Walk Audit with Ride SD!
Join us this Saturday March, 16 at 10 am for a Clairemont Drive Station Walk Audit. We will be accompanying RideSD for a "Trains and Trails" trip to Mission Bay.
We will be meeting at Old Town Station at 10am and promptly take the trolley together to Clairemont Drive Station. The first 10 participants will receive a free PRONTO Day-Pass.
See our calendar for more upcoming events (and future walk audits)!
Community Workshop: "Temporary Paradise?"
Dr. Bruce Appleyard, Professor of City Planning & Urban Design at San Diego State University,invites you to a workshop at San Diego State University on March 16th to discuss ways to guide future transnational planning and design in the San Diego Tijuana region in the midst of our current global climate crisis.
- Where: Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center at SDSU
- When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9-3, followed by a reception
- The event is free and lunch will be provided because of the generosity of the San Diego Foundation
Circulate is excited to partner with Lemon Grove Library for their SD Nights on Tuesday, March 19thfrom 3pm- 5 pm.
SD (Safe Destination) nights were created by the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation to provide children ages 10 to 18 with fun and safe places to hang out. SD Nights are provided at numerous parks and schools across the county. We will bring our remote-controlled traffic calming course, educational information on traffic safety, and pedestrian and bicycle safety materials.
We hope to see your tween or teen there!
Recap: Animals on the Bay Day at Living Coast Discovery Center
This past Saturday, March 9th, Circulate participated in the Animals on the Bay Day hosted by the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista. This event was filled with plenty of resources for the community and tons of unique animals exhibits. Circulate was on board sharing pedestrian and bicycle safety information for the community.
Thank you to Living Coast Discovery Center for allowing us this opportunity and we look forward to any future collaborations!
CIRCULATE NEWS
San Diego Commissioner Vicki Granowitz Shares Harrowing Hit-and-Run Ordeal to Advocate for Safer Streets, BNN Breaking, March 1, 2024
A New Jersey city that limited street parking hasn't had a traffic death in 7 years, The San Diego Union Tribune, March 2, 2024
Federal Program for Transit-Oriented Conversions Hits Snags, GlobeSt, March 5, 2024
Circulate San Diego Exec. Director Colin Parents Testifies At Calif. Legislature, Calls For Improved Transit, East County Magazine, March 11, 2024
San Diego lawmakers want to rein in Coastal Commission's power to block housing, transportation projects, KPBS, March 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Asm Alvarez and Circulate Announce AB2560 for Coastal Housing Access, March 1, 2024
Letter of Support: City of Vista Complete Streets Projects, March 7, 2024
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Circulator - 03/01/2024
- AB 2560 Press Conference - Circulate Sponsors Coastal Housing Access Bill
- Join Circulate Team – Planning Coordinator
- SCAG Awards Circulate $311,131 for 2024 Go Human Safety Strategies
- Update – Transit to the Airport
- Recap: Coastal Access Walk Audit in Point Loma
- Driving Sustainable Urban Futures: Learnings from the Urban Dialogues
- Circulate News
AB 2560 Press Conference - Circulate Sponsors Coastal Housing Access Bill
BREAKING NEWS! Circulate San Diego is sponsoring a bill in the California Legislator.
Today, Circulate joined Assemblymember David Alvarez to announce the introduction of his bill to expand coastal housing access. The bill is sponsored by Circulate San Diego, SPUR, and the Bay Area Council.
Assembly Bill 2560 from Assemblymember David Alvarez and Senator Scott Wiener would expand housing access in California's exclusive coastal zone by applying density bonus law, which the rest of California abides by, in that exclusive and expensive area. This bill would help Californians of all incomes have a better opportunity to live in our heavily segregated coastal lands.
Join Circulate Team – Planning Coordinator
Circulate is hiring! Join our team as our next Planning Coordinator. This is a unique opportunity for an entry level planning professional to join a team of collaborative and dynamic planners. This position is perfect for a lateral jump into a nonprofit, or for an up-and-comer looking to take the next step in their career to develop leadership, management, and business skills.
SCAG Awards Circulate $311,131 for 2024 Go Human Safety Strategies
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) awarded Circulate Planning a $311,131 grant to execute the 2024 Go Human Safety Strategies program funded through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Go Human launched in 2015 to address rising rates of injuries and collisions in Southern California, reduce traffic collisions, encourage people to walk and bike more across the region, and reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.
Award funds will support a variety of equity-focused mobility justice and traffic safety initiatives, including the implementation of the Go Human Community Streets grant, deployment and management of the Go Human Kit of Parts Lending Library, development and distribution of Go Human safety resources and trainings, and reporting.
We have loved working in the SCAG region on our recent Banning ATP, Lynwood SRTS, Buena Park ATP, and Montebello FMLM projects, and are so excited for the opportunity to continue this work!
Update – Transit to the Airport
Circulate has been advocating for rail transit to the airport for six years. Last week, Circulate sent a letter and spoke to SANDAG Board Members, urging them to expedite the planning process. Any unnecessary delays are detrimental to our community. Let's prioritize getting people to the airport efficiently and quickly.
Recap: Coastal Access Walk Audit in Point Loma
The Circulate team had a great time conducting a walk audit last Thursday, February 22nd, starting at the intersection of W Point Loma Boulevard and Nimitz Boulevard. Participants observed on the walk missing crosswalks, narrow sidewalks, and an inconsistent bike lane. They expressed wanting to see more high-visibility crosswalks, a better-connected bicycle network, and bus amenities as many students and families walk along Point Loma Boulevard to go to school or parks nearby.
Thank you to everyone who came out to join us! The walk audit findings will be drafted into a report for the city and be accessible on our website here alongside our other reports!
Driving Sustainable Urban Futures: Learnings from the Urban Dialogues
Circulate was thrilled to participate in The Urban Dialogues, a program facilitated by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Washington DC, recently engaged in collaborative discussions between Mexican, American and Dutch cities, with San Diego and Tijuana as a focal point. Sessions centered on circular neighborhood development and sustainable mobility, drawing participants from both public and private sectors. Delving into research, equity considerations, and implementation strategies, the dialogue emphasized collaboration's crucial role in addressing enduring urban issues while promoting economic prosperity and inclusivity.
CIRCULATE NEWS
MTS and Affirmed Housing Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Transit-Oriented Development, GlobalNews, February 16, 2024
Transit-adjacent affordable housing breaks ground in Rancho Bernardo, KPBS, February 16, 2024
Groundbreaking held for 100-unit affordable housing complex in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego Union Tribune, February 16, 2024
MTS and Affirmed Housing Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Transit-Oriented Development,KXAN, February 17, 2024
Transit Briefs: San Diego MTS, Railway Age, February 22, 2024
City of Goleta Adopts Vision Zero Approach, The Santa Barbara Independent, February 22, 2024
Dallas "Vision Zero" Plan Faces Increasing Scrutiny Amid Slow Progress in Road Safety Efforts, Hoodline, February 22, 2024
City of Goleta Adopts Vision Zero Approach - The Santa Barbara Independent, February 26, 2024
San Diego to pay $2.95 million to family of cyclist who died after hitting a city truck that was parked in the bike lane, CBS8, February 23, 2024
Greenville leaders to hold 'Vision Zero' meeting Tuesday, YouTube, February 27, 2024
San Antonio Revamps Housing Policy to Tackle Affordability Amid Growth, Hoodline, February 27, 2024
Letter: Support Airport Authority Connecting Transit To San Diego Airport, February 20, 2024
Press Conference: Mar 1, 2024 @10AM Asm Alvarez Announces AB2560 for Coastal Housing Access, February 28, 2024
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Circulator - 02/16/2024
- Circulate Sponsors AB 2560 to Expand Coastal Housing Access
- Coastal Access Walk Audit in Point Loma!
- Oceanside Coastal Rail Trail – Community Workshop!
- Recap: Paseo Artist Village Walk Audit
- Recap: Otay Ranch Branch’s Toddler Tales
- Membership Mixer Recap: Circulate Sponsors AB 2560 to Expand Coastal Housing Access
- Circulate News
Circulate Sponsors AB 2560 to Expand Coastal Housing Access
BREAKING NEWS! Circulate San Diego is sponsoring a bill in the California Legislator.
This week, Circulate joined by Assemblymember David Alvarez and Senator Scott Wiener to announce the introduction of Assembly Bill 2560 to expand housing access in California's exclusive coastal zone by applying Density Bonus Law, which the rest of California abides by, in that exclusive and expensive area.
Assembly Bill 2560 will help Californians of all incomes have a better opportunity to live in our heavily segregated coastal lands. Circulate has created a simple web page where you can find out more about AB 2560 and the Density Bonus Program.
Now, we need your support!
***Click Here to Endorse AB 2560*** as an organization, elected official, or individual.
You can also use our template letter of support to directly submit your endorsement of AB 2560 to lawmakers.Please share your endorsement for AB 2560 as an organization, elected official, or individual.
Circulate is pleased to co-sponsor this bill with San Francisco’s SPUR, and the Bay Area Council.
Coastal Access Walk Audit in Point Loma!
Join us on February 22nd at 3PM for a walk audit along W. Point Loma Boulevard! We will be meeting on the northwest corner of Nimitz Boulevard and W Point Loma Boulevard.
We will be identifying safety hazards for both pedestrians and bicyclists and discussing traffic calming solutions in Point Loma. The walk audit findings will be drafted into a report for the city and be accessible on our website.
We hope to see you there!
Oceanside Coastal Rail Trail – Community Workshop!
Join us on Thursday. February 29th from 6 – 8 pm in Oceanside. We will be having a community workshop, inside the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, discussing the Oceanside Coastal Rail Trail Project.
The Coastal Rail Trail is part of a connected 44-mile bike trail between the City of Oceanside and the City of San Diego. In Spring 2014, SANDAG, in cooperation with the City of Oceanside, completed a portion of the planned trail between Oceanside Boulevard and Wisconsin Avenue.
The Coastal Rail Trail Project will improve the multi-use trail connectivity between Buccaneer Park and Vista Way, and add a new trail from Vista Way to Carlsbad Boulevard.
RECAP: Paseo Artist Village Walk Audit
This past Thursday, February 8th, the planning team hosted a walk audit with Paseo Artist Village in Downtown Vista. This was coordinated with Community HousingWorks as many residents have expressed discomfort walking around the property.
The group was joined by City of Vista Traffic Engineering whom were able to experience the walking conditions first hand alongside the residents.
We thank Paseo Artist Village and City of Vista Traffic Engineering for ensuring the success of this walk!
Stay tuned for more of our walk audits in the future by following us on all social media platforms @CirculateSD.
Recap: Otay Ranch Branch’s Toddler Tales
This past Wednesday, February 7th, the planning team hosted a Toddler Tales at Otay Ranch Branch Library in Otay Ranch. This was coordinated with the City of Chula Vista as they have weekly storytimes for children.
For the Toddler Tales, Circulate was able to create an interactive storytime. We read Joan Holub's Runaway Signs, which talked about all the signs we see on the road. After the book, we had the 24 parents and children learn some vocabulary to become a safe pedestrian and the three steps for crossing the road safely. We even had some of the children and parents come up and practice the three steps on our Safety Town.
We thank the City of Chula Vista’s Otay Ranch Branch for allowing us to come and host a toddler tale! We hope to host more of these storytimes soon!
MEMBERSHIP MIXER RECAP: Circulate Sponsors AB 2560 to Expand Coastal Housing Access
Thank you to all who joined us for our first Membership Mixer of 2024 kicking off Circulate’s 25th year making San Diego a better place to live, work, and move around!
We especially want to thank all our corporate sponsors and individual members who attended and to Park and Rec for hosting us.
Don’t miss our next event, our annual Momentum Awards. Snag an individual ticket or become an event sponsor.
Circulate News
LA Times voter guides for CD4, CD6 and Healthy Streets LA; SGV bike ride Sunday; and Weiner talks speed governors, BikinginLA, February 5, 2024
Transit Briefs: SFMTA, VTA, NCDOT, VIA Rail - Railway Age, Railway Age, February 5, 2024
AHSC Round 8 NOFA, California Grants Portal, February 5, 2024
Proposed state law to streamline bike lanes in the coastal zone advances to Assembly, Del Mar Times, February 6, 2024
Universe Holdings enters Tampa with $66M purchase | Multifamily Dive, Multifamily Drive, February 10, 2024
Letter of Support: SANDAG's Airport Transit Connectivity Plan, February 8, 2024
Policy Letter: Opposition to Resolution No. 2024-9264, February 13,2024
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Davida Garcia published Policy Letter: Opposition to Resolution No. 2024-9264 in Policy Letters 2024-02-13 13:46:39 -0800
Policy Letter: Opposition to Resolution No. 2024-9264
Circulate summited a letter of opposition to Resolution No. 2024-9264, establishing a policy regarding the design of certain regional transit facilitates on local roads. Read the full letter here.
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Circulator - 02/02/2024
SAVE THE DATE: Circulate’s February Membership Mixer
Don’t Miss our First 2024 Membership Mixer with Council Member Vivian Moreno! We have a fun evening planned, filled with opportunities for networking, complimentary beverages, music, and celebrations. It's a great opportunity to connect with our diverse and engaged membership, Circulate staff, influential local decision-makers, and professionals active in the land use and transportation sectors.
Current 2024 individual and corporate members join for free.
Community Rallies To Replace Ghost Bike
Circulate was pride to join Families for Staff Streets San Diego to re-install Matt Keenan’s vandalized Ghost Bike. Ghost Bikes mark a spot where a cyclist lost their life while riding. When you see a white bicycle like this, please take it as a reminder to look out for cyclists and drive safely.
Thanks to the generosity of multiple organizations and individuals, Matt's wife Laura received donations for a replacement bike, assistance in preparing and installing the ghost bike, and support for fundraising efforts. As a result, on Sunday, January 28th at 10:30 am at 2100 Block of Camino del Rio South Laura and allies from the Cycling community were able to act swiftly to install a new ghost bike memorial and banner for Matt.
Otay Ranch Library’s Toddler Tales
Circulate is excited to host the Otay Ranch Library’s weekly reading program. On February 7that 10:15 am, Circulate staff will read a book called Runaway Signs with an interactive Safety Town component: teaching the 3 steps to crossing the road, and a take-home coloring activity. As part of our City of Chula Vista contract, Circulate has found some fun materials for the toddlers that will prepare them to be successful readers and smart pedestrians in the future. This event is open to the public and we hope to see you and your child there!
To RSVP for the Storytime, click here
Walk Audits around the County!
This past week, the Circulate team has been getting their steps in around the county! We had the opportunity to conduct four walk audits with different organizations and identify safety hazards for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Starting last Tuesday, January 23, the planning team was in Rolando Park, where we were accompanied by the Rolando Park Community Council. Last week’s rain helped us identify locations that could benefit from traffic calming measures and spaces that were prone to flooding. The following walk audit was at Saburo Muraoka Elementary School, and we were accompanied by the parents who identified intersections that made it dangerous for their kids to walk to and from school.
Just the next day, the planning team went to the Arc of San Diego - Chula Vista, where participants identified streets that would benefit from pedestrian improvements such as wider sidewalks, pedestrian scale lighting, and crosswalks. The team wrapped up the final walk audit of January with Serving Seniors in Cortez Hill. The seniors enjoy their weekly walks, and they appreciated the opportunity to tell us about their own walking experiences.
The walk audit reports for each site can be found here.
Thank you to everyone who walked with us around the county!
CIRCULATE NEWS
Why California’s housing market is destined to go up in flames, Grist, January 24, 2024
City of La Mesa to host virtual e-bike session in partnership with SDCBC, SDNews.com, January 25, 2024
Cyclist’s Ghost Bike Memorial Replaced After Arson Damage, Times of San Diego, January 29, 2024
California's new cars could come with their own speed limits, AXIOS, January 30, 2023
‘Ghost-bike' memorial replaced in Mission Valley for bicyclist killed in 2021, NBC7, January 30, 2024
Die-in at City Hall as LA 333 days from Vision Zero fail, San Diego prioritizes Vision Zero, and support soars for HLA, BikingInLA, February 1, 2024
Letter: Support for Park-Way for a Day Event, January 19, 2024
Media Advisory - Jan 28, 10:30AM - Reinstallation of Memorial Burned By Arsonist, January 26, 2024
Press Release - Cycling Community Joins Widow of Matt Keenan To Replace Memorial Burned By Arsonist, January 29, 2024
Policy Letter: 2024-2025 Homeownership Budget Priorities, January 30, 2024
