The coast news, janaury 16, 2015

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Senior Traffic Engineer Doug Bilse says plans are in the works to add more rectangular rapid flashing beacons, like the one on Oak Avenue, throughout the city. Photo by Ellen Wright

Carlsbad takes steps to RANCHO increase pedestrian safety SFNEWS By Ellen Wright

Painting a story

Artist Micaiah Hardison’s idea of what Encinitas looks like to him will appear as a mural on the side of the 7-Eleven on Coast Highway 101. It’s one of the newest mural projects brought on by Paint Encinitas. Pictured, artist Micaiah Hardison, left, and Jax Meyers, the founder of Paint Encinitas at the site of the soon-to-be-completed mural. Full story on A11. Photo by Aaron Burgin

Gateway Park gets $1 million gift, new name By Bianca Kaplanek

SOLANA BEACH — Thanks to a $1.15 million donation, a vacant parcel at the north end of Solana Beach has a new identity and is no longer threatened by development. The gift from the George and Betty Harbaugh Charitable Foundation was announced during a Jan. 13 onsite press conference that included the unveiling of a new name — Harbaugh Seaside Trails — for the 3.4acre site previously called Gateway Park. “This land that we’re standing on today has a very storied past,” Mayor Lesa

A sign announcing the new name for what has been called Gateway Park is unveiled during a Jan. 13 press conference by, from left, Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy Executive Director Doug Gibson, County Supervisor Dave Roberts and Joe Balla, director of the George and Betty Harbaugh Charitable Foundation. Photo by Bianca Kaplanek

Heebner said. “It’s been the subject of numerous controversial developments … all of which would block these beautiful vistas.” Heebner said many of the proposed developments would also have blocked beach access and impacted the quality of life for many people. She said the property was among the main reasons Solana Beach sought to become a city in the 1980s. Located east of Coast Highway 101, the lot borders the San Elijo Lagoon. It was known as the gas station site in the 1950s and TURN TO GATEWAY ON A15

CARLSBAD— City officials are looking at both short and long term plans to make Carlsbad safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. On Jan. 6, the city announced the launch of the Walk + Bike Carlsbad campaign, with partnerships from Circulate San Diego and the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. The city received a grant from the San Diego Association of Governments as part of their “active transportation” grant, which aims to improve public health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and traffic. “With new bike racks, bike lanes and lighting, it is easier than ever to walk and bike in Carlsbad Village,” said Carlsbad Associate Planner Pam Drew. “Walk + Bike fits right in with the community’s values around healthy lifestyles, connectivity, sustainability and economic vitality.” The hope is that more

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people will opt to walk or bike for trips under a mile, which according to America Walks, makes up nearly half of the trips made by car in the U.S. “With the campaign, we’re suggesting people leave the car in the driveway for those short trips around town, rather than driving,” Circulate San Diego Executive Director Jim Stone said. “Taking this step allows you to rediscover the joy, beauty, and benefits of walking and biking.” The city is also taking steps to make the streets safer for pedestrians. Senior Traffic Engineer Doug Bilse said the city is looking into putting more rectangular rapid flashing beacons, like the one on Oak Street, along Carlsbad Boulevard. A flashing beacon lights up once a pedestrian pushes a button. It makes the driver aware of pedestrians and TURN TO SAFETY ON A15


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