[SDCBC] What's the status of the Genesee Ave work?

[trevorspoke at cox.net]

> This past Saturday, a rider broke his collar bone on the downhill where
> there is a manhole cover with huge gaps.
I hope there is sufficient evidence of "construction site". In such cases, the prudent rider will slow down and/or be extra attentive for vertical evasive maneuver (best done with shoes attached to pedals).

> This is the best route to Sorrento Valley so I continue to ride in the gutter.  This is my husband's work
> commute.  UGH!

With the narrow lane and horrible road condition, the safe and appropriate place to ride is in the middle of the right lane. Getting there just before the downhill is best, so merge into that position just before the last signal light.

The City has a hotline posted somewhere on their web for this widening project. Completion isn't soon, if I recall; perhaps at least a year.

-- Trevor

p.s. Almost as dangerous is the I-5 north onramp and shoulder. Caltrans and City should cooperate to improve this. Weekend club rides routinely use the outer lane of the freeway itself, as it is safer at their speeds. So if you use the shoulder, please travel (as always) at an appropriate speed for the conditions. This is called the basic speed law.