4 • The Clairemont Times • January 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the Rose Creek Bikeway Project
Public Art Mural of Rose Creek Unveiled
Thanks to valuable input from Clairemont residents and other stakeholders, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is making good progress on the design for the Rose Creek Bikeway project. So far three public workshops have been held on the project.At the October 17 workshop at Mission Bay High School, SANDAG staff shared the proposed preferred design concepts with the community. After the design concepts are finalized, the project will transition to the engineering phase. Construction is expected to begin in late 2016.
The newly installed Rose Creek Community Mural in Pacific Beach, painted by participants at the inaugural Rose Creek Fest last February, was
Park along state Route 52. San Diego EarthWorks, creators of San Diego EarthFair and conveners of the Rose Creek Watershed Alliance,
officially unveiled December 3rd at a ceremony at the Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge, which spans the creek near its delta on Mission Bay. The mural, sized 12-by-40 feet, is an illustration depicting the natural environs of Rose Creek, which flows from Miramar to Mission Bay. Installed behind handball courts at Mission Bay High School, the public artwork is best viewed from the bike and pedestrian bridge that links a paved path that encircles Mission Bay. The mural was created on 15 wooden panels, each measuring 4-by8 feet, for a total length of 40 feet and a height of 12 feet. Local artist Thom Guerra designed the mural in a “paint by number” process so that Rose Creek Fest participants could simply paint inside the lines to create the cohesive image. The artwork showcases the variety of native plants and wildlife that inhabit the areas around Rose Creek. The design includes an osprey, the large bird-of-prey often found fishing in Rose Creek, and the huge leafy native sycamore trees that are abundant in the upper reaches of the watershed in Marian Bear Memorial
sponsored the art materials and talent required for the mural. Campland on the Bay, located at the mouth of Rose Creek and site host for Rose Creek Fest, donated the cost of construction materials and the labor to create easels for painting, as well as final design and installation. Friends of Rose Creek provided logistical support. Rose Creek meanders from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar for 16 miles to Mission Bay at De Anza Cove through the communities of University City, Clairemont and Pacific Beach. This project is part of a comprehensive effort to enhance the Rose Creek Watershed, which includes both Rose and San Clemente canyons and the creek delta, at the north end of Mission Bay.This visionary planning approach guides projects that are restoring native habitat, improving stream flows and educating local youth so that future generations of San Diegans can enjoy the watershed’s natural beauty, biological diversity and recreational opportunities. You can learn more about the project at www.rosecreekwatershed.org.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers How long is the proposed bikeway? The project will provide about two miles of new bikeways along the I-5 to fill a gap in the regional bike network. For people riding from north to south, the proposed bikeway will connect the existing Rose Canyon Bike Path at the north end of Santa Fe Street with the existing Rose Creek Bike Path at Mission Bay Drive and Damon Street. Will the entire bikeway be separated from motor vehicle traffic? A portion of the project would be a bike path separate from motor vehicle traffic, but other portions will be on the street.The on-street portions are planned as a protected bikeway with a curb or other barrier separating cars and trucks from people on bikes.The final design is yet to be determined.
Will people walking and running be allowed on the bike path? Yes, it is intended to be a multi-use path for bike riding, walking, and running. How would on-street parking on Santa Fe Street be affected by the project? A protected bikeway is currently proposed for Santa Fe Street. In order to accommodate the bikeway, it would be necessary to eliminate parking on the dirt area on the west side of Santa Fe Street. Parking on the east side of the street would be retained. When is construction expected to start? If everything goes according to plan, construction would begin in late 2016. How can I learn more about the project? Visit KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/rosecreekbikeway. How can I get involved in the project? Click on the “Get Involved” tab on KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/rosecreekbikeway to learn about upcoming public meetings on the project. SANDAG is committed to engaging the public throughout the planning, engineering, and construction phases. If you would like to be added to the project email update list or if you have questions or comments, contact Project Manager Chris Carterette at chris.carterette@sandag.org.
The two visual simulation images below show what a separated bikeway could look like on Santa Fe Street and along Rose Creek in the lower portion of the project area.
Above is conceptual view of the two-way, separated bikeway proposed for Santa Fe Street. (This example shows an area where there is no parking on the west side. Where there is parking on the east side, it will be retained.)
Right is a conceptual view of the bike path running along the bank of the creek south of the Santa Fe Street bridge.
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