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Iron Chef Vietnam comes to San Diego
I'm guessing the rent is a bit higher on 5th Ave downtown than a Kearny Mesa strip mall? I like Phoung Trang too but am also glad there's a Vietnamese option like Sovereign (and Food Mart next door) in the Gaslamp.— July 6, 2015 12:35 p.m.
Eastlakers don't eat what the suits serve up
It sounds like NIMBY to me too.— May 16, 2015 3:28 p.m.
Port District parking cost to rise
I agree, why shouldn't parking prices be set based on supply and demand, which the smart meters will allow. People have an odd sense of free parking entitlement (see Alex Clarke's posts) despite demand. The port concluded that using market-based pricing will increase access to the waterfront, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to endless circling. Neither of these were mentioned in Dave's article. The coastal commission opposed these changes and the board postponed the change as a result, but will be voting again on the changes at their next meeting.— May 6, 2015 11:54 a.m.
House poor, data rich
How are rising home prices good for those who can't afford a home? San Diego is the least affordable housing market in the country. Yet there's one comment here while Don's anti-development piece (http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2015/apr/02/ti…) has dozens, mostly railing against any badly-needed housing. How does preventing new development near transit make San Diego more affordable? Many of the Reader's commenters oppose providing housing for younger residents (many of whom are already here, consuming water in their parents homes) and disregard its impact on our city's economy and jobs. Who will companies employ when our skilled talent leaves because they can't afford it here?— April 20, 2015 11:42 a.m.
Bicycle trap
"Let the bicyclists take their chances in traffic". That might work if there was an effort to calm or reduce traffic on some roads (bike boulevard concept), but you didn't mention this. Help me understand - if the bicyclist was you or a family member, would you advocate taking chances with their lives? I agree that painted bike lanes aren't the best solution. That's why protected/separated bike lanes are being installed as part of a regional bike network on selected roads. Meanwhile let's make the other roads safer for people on bikes and foot through various methods - reducing lane widths, road design changes, increased enforcement.— April 20, 2015 10:56 a.m.
Car-less in Mission Bay
I've ridden this route a number of times and never had any problems. While I agree there may be safety issues to address, fear-mongering posts like this (OMG - graffiti!) aren't really helpful.— April 11, 2015 11:03 a.m.
The green people are back
Alex, you say that it's faster to ride a bike downtown than take the bus, but that the bus is safer. Meanwhile you are opposed to protected bike lanes that would make streets safer for people on bikes: "The Hillcrest/Uptown area has become so congested and parking impossible that I do not go there anymore. Making more bike lanes and less vehicle lanes will only add to the problem. If Hillcrest/Uptown does not need or want people from other areas to come then the plan is perfect. It sure works for me." (http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2015/mar/23/st…) So: the buses are too slow because you can bike faster, but riding a bike is unsafe, but you oppose making streets safer for bikes, and you won't go anywhere unless you can drive and park there. What an amazing set of conflicting complaints from a clearly entitled motorist! Why not advocate for better public transit and safer streets instead?— April 11, 2015 10 a.m.
Maybe your grandkids won't pay the SR-125 toll
If I understand correctly, don't all SD County residents already pay (via the TransNet sales tax) the interest on the bonds that SANDAG issued to pay for the South Bay Expressway? So those who don't even own a car are paying. Now taxpayers are supposed to pick up the entire tab by dropping the tolls? Meanwhile, many San Diegans opposed public funding for bike share because "only users should pay". Unlike the SBE, bike share offers a public health benefit.— October 21, 2014 11:50 p.m.
Mass-transit shame!
Since Uptown is already developed, where would the "bike lanes removed from automobile roadways" go? Or are you saying that bicyclists have no right to public streets? Strange logic, considering motorists only pay for 50% of road costs, and that most bicyclists also drive: http://usa.streetsblog.org/2013/01/23/drivers-cov…— August 4, 2014 11:47 p.m.
Mass-transit shame!
Every lane of every north/south street in Bankers Hill was devoted to auto travel or parking. City studies of daily traffic counts showed abundant excess capacity on 4th/5th up to Laurel, so one lane in each direction was converted to a bike lane. Every other lane is still dedicated to autos. I filmed 5th Ave at rush hour and found absolutely no traffic impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEMHrw9RfTI LovesHillcrest (or is it Hillquest?) and their ilk have claimed ownership of our public roads for motorists only. They declare that no space should be provided for the safety of their fellow residents (and road taxpayers) who choose to bike. That's contradictory to the inclusiveness of the neighborhood.— August 4, 2014 11:42 p.m.