Video Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego
By Brian Myers
Saynab Dahir jokes that she’s become a speedwalker, thanks to the quick signals at many City Heights intersections. But the resident and UC San Diego urban planning student points to a more serious problem for her and her neighbors. Post-war planning in the eastern sections of City Heights often puts cars before pedestrians. For Saynab, who commutes by foot and transit, the efficient management of cars seems to supersede her safety.
“If you don’t make it in time, you’re putting your life in danger,” Saynab said.
Saynab is part of a growing voice in the neighborhood that’s asking planners and elected officials to make the streets more useable for all types of commuters–they want complete streets. To learn more about complete streets and efforts to improve pedestrian safety in City Heights, read our report on the City Heights Community Development Corporation’s Built Environment Team.
Are you are a resident of City Heights who wants to speak up about safety issues and frustrations in your neighborhood? Contact spkcityheights@gmail.com to find out how you can share your voice with us.