[SDCBC] tabulating the results so far on SVRBridge/Undercrossing question

[Carol D. Carr]

I must agree with Thomas Reynolds. Unlike some grade-separated crossings
further east on the SR56 bikeway, this particular undercrossing would be
dark, low-ceilinged, sometimes wet, and inviting to the homeless. I would be
nervous passing through. Therefore, I vote for an overcrossing. 
Actually I think a higher priority should be FINISHING the 2 SR56 bikeway
access points from El Camino Real and the dirt/sand patch on the Sorrento
Valley bikeway near the north end. They've been an embarrassment for many
years, and a reminder of how little attention the city pays to bicyclists'
requests. I've asked repeatedly. 
Carol Carr


-----Original Message-----
From: sdcbc-bounces at bikesandiego.org [mailto:sdcbc-bounces at bikesandiego.org]
On Behalf Of Thomas Reynolds
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 11:34 AM
To: Kathy Keehan
Cc: Sdcbc
Subject: Re: [SDCBC] tabulating the results so far on
SVRBridge/Undercrossing question

I vote for the undercrossing.

Having said that, I'd like to point out another problem with the
undercrossing.  Beside the water table it could also become a haven for
homeless people.  It is now.  Some cyclist, especially those who commute at
night, may not want to take the route if they don't feel safe.

Tom

On 8/30/07, Kathy Keehan <execdir at sdcbc.org> wrote:
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> So far I've received 17 responses, with the following breakdown
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> 9 for the bridge
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> 3 'it depends'
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> 5 for the undercrossing
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> Several people have mentioned that the cost differential and the 
> flooding issues would be a major determination for them one way or the 
> other. I didn't want to bias the results just on costs, so I 
> deliberately held that info back. The estimates (keep in mind these 
> are estimates and to be taken with a grain of salt… they actual costs 
> will almost certainly be higher for either option) - $1.4 million for 
> the undercrossing, $7.9 million for the bridge overcrossing. Before 
> you start freaking out, keep in mind that the proposed managed lanes 
> for the I-5 corridor are estimated to cost $2.9 BILLION dollars, and 
> the managed lanes under construction along I-15 right now are about 
> $1.3 BILLION dollars. $1.5 million is significant, but not huge. $8
million is a lot, but maybe be worth it for a signature project.
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> The flooding issues are significant. The bike path surface will be 
> very close to the existing water table. I think that during wet years 
> there will be many times when the bike path will not be usable.
>
> Now that you know the other circumstances, anyone want to change their
vote?
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> Kathy
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> Kathy Keehan
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> Executive Director
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> San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
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> P.O. Box 34544
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> San Diego, CA 92163
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