December 6 was the date of SANDAG's only public hearing on its latest, 30-year transportation plan, known as Mobility 2030.

WalkSanDiego boardmembers Tina Zenzola and Kathleen Ferrier, along with member Maureen Aitken, spoke forcefully about the need for better pedestrian accommodations and the relatively low funding level proposed by SANDAG.

Maureen emphasized the need for a regional Safe Routes to School funding source. As the pedestrian access organizer at her own neighborhood school, she sees how tragically difficult it is for children to remain safe from neighborhood traffic.
>> Click here for WalkSanDiego's testimony...

Could Caltrans Be Turning the Corner on Walking?
Where freeways meet local roads (ramps, bridges, state-owned arterials) Caltrans has long been vilified for creating unsafe conditions for walking, bicycling, and even driving.

Recently, Caltrans held an in-house training on November 13-14, 2002 for staff working in the Office of Community Planning. Director Jeff Morales issued a surprisingly progressive 'call to action' at the start of the conference.
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