http://www.delmartimes.net/2013/02/12/solana-beach-proposes-circulation-changes-updates-general-plan-for-first-time-in-25-years/ The Latest News from the Community of Del Mar Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:23:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.delmartimes.net/2013/02/12/solana-beach-proposes-circulation-changes-updates-general-plan-for-first-time-in-25-years/#comment-1213477 Cheryl Bray Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:55:50 +0000 http://www.delmartimes.net/?p=45458#comment-1213477 I think describing Encinitas and Solana Beach's community plans as going backwards is a complete mis-characterization of reality. It sounds like your priority is simply how fast and conveniently can you travel on the 101 to get where you want to go? Community character, local business growth, pedestrian and bike safety are important too. While I'm not persuaded that your commute is indeed slower, these are vibrant coastal communities with lots of priorities, not just vehicle speed. Personally, I like the changes made to the 101 in both Encinitas and Solana Beach. The parking is improved in both cities, a huge benefit to local businesses, residents and visitors. Esthetically, both cities are much more attractive after the landscaping changes and thirdly, bike and pedestrian traffic should be just as important as vehicle traffic... (BTW...i think there are several cities in the midwest with really well timed traffic lights...) I think describing Encinitas and Solana Beach’s community plans as going backwards is a complete mis-characterization of reality. It sounds like your priority is simply how fast and conveniently can you travel on the 101 to get where you want to go? Community character, local business growth, pedestrian and bike safety are important too. While I’m not persuaded that your commute is indeed slower, these are vibrant coastal communities with lots of priorities, not just vehicle speed. Personally, I like the changes made to the 101 in both Encinitas and Solana Beach. The parking is improved in both cities, a huge benefit to local businesses, residents and visitors. Esthetically, both cities are much more attractive after the landscaping changes and thirdly, bike and pedestrian traffic should be just as important as vehicle traffic… (BTW…i think there are several cities in the midwest with really well timed traffic lights…)

]]> http://www.delmartimes.net/2013/02/12/solana-beach-proposes-circulation-changes-updates-general-plan-for-first-time-in-25-years/#comment-1206459 CSense Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:07:48 +0000 http://www.delmartimes.net/?p=45458#comment-1206459 Why are coastal cities like Solana Beach and Encinitas going backwards and reducing lanes on 101 and city streets instead of widening them and timing traffic lights better? It's difficult to get around the congested costal cities with their pot hole ridden and bumpy streets and numerous poorly timed traffic lights. Unless you have a hybrid, your fuel economy is low due to long idle times and outputting more emissions. Why not alleviate this by adding traffic lanes/widening streets? Not everyone has a hybrid vehicle or a bicycle. It's ironic that city leaders tout big brother like environmental responsibility when more residents of coastal North County voted for the Libertarian candidate for President than the Green party candidate in 2012. Why are coastal cities like Solana Beach and Encinitas going backwards and reducing lanes on 101 and city streets instead of widening them and timing traffic lights better? It’s difficult to get around the congested costal cities with their pot hole ridden and bumpy streets and numerous poorly timed traffic lights. Unless you have a hybrid, your fuel economy is low due to long idle times and outputting more emissions. Why not alleviate this by adding traffic lanes/widening streets? Not everyone has a hybrid vehicle or a bicycle. It’s ironic that city leaders tout big brother like environmental responsibility when more residents of coastal North County voted for the Libertarian candidate for President than the Green party candidate in 2012.

]]>