Category: Environment
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New electric scooter rules aim to expand access across San Diego communities
New regulations for shared electric scooters and bikes started earlier this week in the city of San Diego. Part of the new rules look to create fair access to the devices across all San Diego neighborhoods.
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Say, ‘Trees!’ City Heights just got a lot more of them
Over 400 newly planted Jacaranda, Hong Kong Orchid and Brisbane Box trees are taking root in public and private spaces in City Heights. They will provide shade to the community while lowering temperatures and energy use in the neighborhood. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/03/17/new-trees-planted-city-heights-san-diego
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Trash cans, or the lack of them, cause a stir in City Heights
The City Heights Business Association has removed some of the trash cans it installed years ago, getting mixed reactions from business owners along University Avenue. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/02/16/trash-cans-or-the-lack-of-them-cause-a-stir-in-city-heights
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Councilmember seeks to change ‘unfair,’ ‘two-tiered’ trash pickup system
San Diego’s policy of offering free trash pickup to single-family homes will cost taxpayers nearly $235 million over the next five years, according to a report due to be discussed by a City Council committee Thursday. https://www.kpbs.org/news/environment/2021/10/05/councilmember-change-unfair-trash-pickup-system-peoples-ordinance
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San Diego Pledged To Shift Away From Cars. So Why Is It Still Widening Roads?
San Diego has plans to widen El Cajon Boulevard with a new right-turn lane for motorists. That’s despite years of commitments from elected officials to make streets safer and more pedestrian friendly. https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/09/07/san-diego-pledged-shift-cars-widening-roads