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Inside the Airport, there are many shops, restaurants, and cafes to enjoy. There are many bus routes, taxis, and car rentals that also connect the airport to the rest of the city and county. |
Inside the Airport, there are many shops, restaurants, and cafes to enjoy. There are many bus routes, taxis, and car rentals that also connect the airport to the rest of the city and county. |
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== Political Issues == |
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* Only 1% of jobs in the Metropolitan area are accessible in 30 minutes with public transit. With 1 hour span, it only increases to 8%. This blocks people who need public transit to move around from 90% of jobs. There was a failed citizens' initiative that urged the Government to create a new plan to "increase the infrastructure for the inner city."<ref>https://voiceofsandiego.org/2022/07/21/public-transit-is-not-just-an-environmental-issue-its-about-the-workforce/</ref> |
* Only 1% of jobs in the Metropolitan area are accessible in 30 minutes with public transit. With 1 hour span, it only increases to 8%. This blocks people who need public transit to move around from 90% of jobs. There was a failed citizens' initiative that urged the Government to create a new plan to "increase the infrastructure for the inner city."<ref>https://voiceofsandiego.org/2022/07/21/public-transit-is-not-just-an-environmental-issue-its-about-the-workforce/</ref> |
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* Plans for new housing policy pushes transit-friendly zones so that people who live in these new large housing spaces are close and within walking distance from the transit areas. The issue, however, stems from the broad wording. Many interpret the word "close" differently and it causes many obstacles like canyons or freeways that create an even further walk for them.<ref>https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2023-01-30/opinion-new-homebuilding-proposal-would-encourage-sprawl-far-from-transit</ref> |
* Plans for new housing policy pushes transit-friendly zones so that people who live in these new large housing spaces are close and within walking distance from the transit areas. The issue, however, stems from the broad wording. Many interpret the word "close" differently and it causes many obstacles like canyons or freeways that create an even further walk for them.<ref>https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2023-01-30/opinion-new-homebuilding-proposal-would-encourage-sprawl-far-from-transit</ref> |
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* Build Better SD is a citywide initiative that aims to meet the goals of sustainability while developing and maintaining public streets or structures. There are many items on their checklist including road repair. <ref>https://www.sandiego.gov/buildbettersd</ref> |
* Build Better SD is a citywide initiative that aims to meet the goals of sustainability while developing and maintaining public streets or structures. There are many items on their checklist including road repair. <ref>https://www.sandiego.gov/buildbettersd</ref> |
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* In Febuary 2023, the San Diego city council passed, with a 5-4 majority vote, that allows contractors to build larger sky rise buildings within 1 mile of any public transit areas. This was adjusted from the previous mandatory half mile requirement. Those who favor the new change saying that it allows for more lower or middle income housing in the area, other criticizes the change because residents are less willing to walk 1 to use public transit. |
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== References == |
== References == |