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City Leaders Unveil San Diego Bike Loop

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego cyclists have a brand new way to see the sights thanks to a new bike path, introduced in the interests of helping San Diego become a “world-class bike city”. City leaders have announced the completion of the San Diego Bike Loop, a circular route designed to lead bicycling enthusiasts on a picturesque tour of the area’s top attractions. The 7.3-mile route leads riders through well-known San Diego landmarks like Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy and Seaport Village. Recreational and professional riders alike can use the path to visit popular destinations like Petco Park, the USS Midway Museum and San Diego Bay as well. Much of the route is designated by navigation symbols called “sharrows,” a set of arrows indicating a shared lane for both bikes and cars. Parts of the route also include a dedicated bike lane, like the stretch in Bankers Hill along 4th and…
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Supervisors Approve Study Into Bicycling Tube Over San Diego Bay

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Since the 1980’s, Del Mar architect Lew Dominy has had a vision of runners and cyclists being able to cross the San Diego-Coronado Bridge in an enclosed tube suspended almost 200 feet over the water.  After several setbacks, Dominy is finally getting approval to study the project, thanks to a $75,000 grant approved by San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox and others. The money for the study comes from a $1 million fund that each supervisor uses to invest in the community, through what is known as Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grants. The study is meant to make sure that the almost 50-year-old bridge is structurally sound, and has enough seismic integrity to support the added weight of the walkway. The study will also examine public safety and emergency response potential. Another concern is that the pedestrian walkway could cause problems for the Navy. Currently, Navy ships need about 200 feet…
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San Diego’s Bike to Work Day Postponed Due to Wildfire

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego’s annual Bike to Work Day is a big deal. For the uninitiated, Bike to Work Day is a national event usually held on the third Friday in May, national bike month, in which commuters are encouraged to give the car a break and take two wheels to work Last year’s event included approximately 8,400 participants, a 16 percent increase from 2012. Furthermore, nearly 10,000 gallons of gas were saved. Bike to Work Day is a win-win for everyone; even those who do not participate enjoy the luxury of decreased traffic. Hopefully, Bike to Work Day will convince more motorists to support San Diego’s bike boom. Unfortunately, the Bike to Work Day previously scheduled for May 16 was postponed until May 30 due to the wildfire raging around San Diego. The air in parts of San Diego is riddled with smoke and is not safe to breathe while exercising….
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