Download to read offline
Destination Lindbergh Sandag Comments
- 1. 1 July 2, 2010 SANDAG Transportation Committee 401 B Street San Diego, CA 92101 P.O. Box 87588 Re: Item 6 - Destination Lindbergh: Intermodal Transportation Center San Diego, CA 92138 www.movesandiego.org Update Chair Destination Lindbergh gives us an excellent opportunity to Marcela Escobar Eck, Atlantis Group reaffirm the importance of transit in the future planning and growth of our region. The number of travelers flying into the San Diego Secretary International Airport is expected to increase dramatically and the Aaron Contorer, Everyone Counts airport is steadily outgrowing its own capacity to serve San Diego County. Therefore, it is critical today’s planning revolves around Treasurer providing safe and alternative methods of transportation for travelers Jay Corrales, Turner Real Estate going to and from their destination. USGBC Directors We are excited to see a heavy emphasis in this plan on Jonathan Bradhurst providing high frequency trolley, bus service and Coaster routes, as Westfield Companies well as taking into consideration possible high speed rail. This is the Keely Halsey, perfect environment to encourage transit as the most competitive Opper and Varco mode of transportation among SDIA travelers, and to provide the Sarah Kruer Jager, necessary infrastructure and land use strategies to support an Monarch Investment effective transit network. Fred Maas, Pacific Eco Companies Implementing a strong and robust transit system into Destination Lindbergh will increase overall transit ridership in San Humberto Peraza, Diego as passengers realize the benefits of using trolley, rail, and City of San Diego bus to get to their destination. Integrating fast and effective transit to John Ponder, and from the airport can produce competitive trip times and savings Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP among commuters. For example, instead of paying high parking prices or battling the traditional bottleneck of traffic on Harbor Tom Sudberry, Boulevard, competitive transportation options allow passengers to Sudberry Properties enjoy a stress-free and convenient commute by taking high- Reed Vickerman, performing transit to catch their flights. Fast and convenient transit Amylin Pharmaceuticals options to SDIA can become a model example for providing Of Counsel competitive transit options to other parts of the County as well. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP Finally, providing a complete and effective transportation hub Executive Director has great potential for extensive redevelopment opportunities along Elyse W. Lowe the Midway corridor. The report confirms this redevelopment elowe@movesandiego.org opportunity in Attachment 1 and studies have shown repeatedly Ex Officio transit can help spur economic and residential redevelopment. Carolyn Chase Integrating a comprehensive transit network at this site will certainly Sierra Club become a catalyst for new jobs, strong economic output, and a sustainable revitalization of the area.
- 2. 2 As we continue planning the future of our airport and our entire region, it is important we continue to remind ourselves to focus our emphasis on providing sustainable communities with fast, convenient, and effective transit options. Even more importantly, public transit must be supported by the political will to implement and fund high quality transit operations to produce and maintain a high level of service for commuters. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of SANDAG and the San Diego Regional Airport Authority for their work on this important project for San Diego residents and our guests who fly in and out of SDIA. Sincerely, Elyse Lowe Move San Diego Executive Director