Respect Bird Rock

Important op-ed in The San Diego Union-Tribune : San Diego needs bikeshare. Grateful for the opportunity. The piece builds on the Mobility Board’s recent letter to the City and makes the case for: 🚲 Pedal-assist e-bikes (Hills are history) 💼 40 local jobs from a 3,000-bike system 💰 Seven funding streams – the money is there ⚖️ Equity first: Communities of Concern, CalFresh pricing 🏖️ Beach communities must be included 📈 Every 75 shared bikes creates one local job – proven in 300+ cities The only thing missing is the green light. Op Ed Here 🚲 🌊 🏙️ #bikeshare #SanDiego #micromobility

    Bird Rock Community Responds to Mayor’s Budget: Support Vision Zero Progress, And Demand Full Funding for Citywide Speed Management Plan  SAN DIEGO — Following the release of Mayor Todd Gloria’s FY 2027 budget proposal today, Respect Bird Rock — a community safety advocacy group representing the La Jolla Bird Rock neighborhood — issued the following statement in response.  We are encouraged by the Mayor’s continued commitment to transportation safety, including funding for the “Fatal 15” high-crash intersections and the City’s broader V ision Zero goals. These investments save lives and align with the Comprehensive Speed Management Plan approved unanimously by the City Council in March 2026.  The Citywide Speed Management Plan — which would lower speed limits on over 679 miles of San Diego streets, including dangerous corridors like La Jolla Boulevard and Torrey Pines Road — requires a modest investment for new signage, poles, and installation. The ...