tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post6582723684014737389..comments2024-03-29T07:54:52.205-07:00Comments on Encinitas Undercover: Kranz drops deferred maintenance bombshellEncinitas Undercoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071321730581304823noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-42142734307977261092014-03-21T18:00:25.413-07:002014-03-21T18:00:25.413-07:00Well Lynn, you seem to have alot of free time and ...Well Lynn, you seem to have alot of free time and nothing productive to do. Why don't you get off your @$$ and go down there count the people for yourself! and do something positive for a change!<br /><br />Oh yeah, I forgot that you're omnipresent and know everything so why bother. You speak for all of us. Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-10165735176571119652014-03-21T00:12:16.298-07:002014-03-21T00:12:16.298-07:00Whether or not many people are using the underpass...Whether or not many people are using the underpass at Swamis, the City could and should install a counting device. I know that one was installed at Stonesteps. This can be thrown off, somewhat, by people going up and down the stairs, for exercise, but I suppose each "lap" they take should count!<br /><br />This issue of accountability and keeping accurate records was underscored, to lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267974934323696200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-58010376690675658632014-03-20T19:15:01.925-07:002014-03-20T19:15:01.925-07:00There's no question that it's complex. Inc...There's no question that it's complex. Inconvenience is temporary, nightmare without is forever.<br /><br />Google Alameda railway corridor or similar and read about the trench there. It makes what would be involved in our project look easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-47894882458070917752014-03-20T18:23:59.841-07:002014-03-20T18:23:59.841-07:00Well then, you're not looking very long or jus...Well then, you're not looking very long or just not paying attention while you drive by. Go there any morning and watch the stroller mamas go through it or how about in the evening before sunset and see how many use it to view the sunset at Swamis!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-61446794543175873192014-03-20T18:17:58.204-07:002014-03-20T18:17:58.204-07:00You may be right 4:47 I would prefer they were tre...You may be right 4:47 I would prefer they were trenched as I live near 101 and Leucadia Blvd and that is a constant inconvenience to me and my family on a daily basis for sure but if you think it would be a temporary inconvenience.... I'm wondering how long you think temporary will be? I'm thinking at least a year and maybe more to complete.<br /><br />I still think the grade issue is a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-11746495169372986082014-03-20T16:47:49.050-07:002014-03-20T16:47:49.050-07:002:59, Solana's tracks were trenched, and the s...2:59, Solana's tracks were trenched, and the same kinds of engineering problems that would occur in Encinitas were overcome there. Then there are the much bigger trenching projects already completed in Alameda and Reno. Check those out.<br /><br />The temporary inconvenience during the construction period would be far outweighed by the forever nightmare that will follow doubling without Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-6419886560039293902014-03-20T09:04:07.058-07:002014-03-20T09:04:07.058-07:006:46-Since I live relatively close to this particu...6:46-Since I live relatively close to this particular crossing, I go by it all of the time. And, yet, I have never seen it being used. I also drive 101 almost every day. And the light was put around Swamis. It turns red for drivers if someone is crossing. I have yet to have it be red when I drive through. I'm not saying people don't use it, I am saying that when I was on the Parks and RecDr. Lorrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174953124476303805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-54292218737606477662014-03-19T22:24:30.365-07:002014-03-19T22:24:30.365-07:00Oh, didn't you hear that because so many more ...Oh, didn't you hear that because so many more people will be walking and riding their bikes, parking space on the east side won't be needed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-64447817892100005832014-03-19T22:21:43.841-07:002014-03-19T22:21:43.841-07:00Kill Leucadia Streetscape, add that $20 million to...Kill Leucadia Streetscape, add that $20 million to the $37.2, and we have $57.2 million. That's a good start. This is an election year. Get Chavez, Wyland, Issa and whoever runs for mayor and council on board trenching the tracks. Make them pledge to get the funding as a condition of being elected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-22905823536833327552014-03-19T21:09:27.699-07:002014-03-19T21:09:27.699-07:00It will take Federal money, that won't be avai...It will take Federal money, that won't be available. Check out the breakdown from the Solana Beach project.<br /><br />The grade separation cost approximately $18 million, with funds gathered from the following sources: $5.8 million through Proposition 116, a 1990 state initiative to fund rail projects; $6.7 million from the Federal Transit Administration; $2.5 million from Amtrak; $1.4 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-67685553994067933852014-03-19T18:46:54.662-07:002014-03-19T18:46:54.662-07:00What are you talking about? Accountability? Sens...What are you talking about? Accountability? Sensors? Go look for yourself and see that it is used extensively. They are talking about the parking problem on the east side of the tracks because of the popularity of the crossing. Sheesh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-69169280719068140902014-03-19T18:14:18.656-07:002014-03-19T18:14:18.656-07:003:03-What is unfortunate is that you have to GUESS...3:03-What is unfortunate is that you have to GUESS rather than know. I am happy that people are using it, but where is the accountability? Wouldn't it have made sense to add a sensor on both ends, which would have not cost a lot of money, to actually see how many people use it? Dr. Lorrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174953124476303805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-2860495627574328852014-03-19T17:51:06.853-07:002014-03-19T17:51:06.853-07:00650? That is 1% of the city. That's not a mand...650? That is 1% of the city. That's not a mandate. Give it up it will never happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-51970724527776623262014-03-19T15:52:12.620-07:002014-03-19T15:52:12.620-07:00Hey I stead of trenching the tracks, let's giv...Hey I stead of trenching the tracks, let's give the $100M to the city staff, mostly the fire dept. They need it more than most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-50920910334961493382014-03-19T15:03:14.463-07:002014-03-19T15:03:14.463-07:00Many people use it now and more will follow. It ha...Many people use it now and more will follow. It has made it possible for many more to enjoy Swami's. I would guess at least a hundred per day and many more on the weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-50993572002085133492014-03-19T14:59:58.623-07:002014-03-19T14:59:58.623-07:00To trnch the tracks would be closer to 100 million...To trnch the tracks would be closer to 100 million dollars or more to do. It would be much more of an impact on the community during construction than Solana Beach. How would you like Leucadia Blvd and Encinitas Blvd shut down while they trench from D st to La Costa Blvd. Talk about gridlock. Train engineers don't like steep elevation changes and prefer limited grade climbs. It will not be soAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-38627976629980137122014-03-19T12:37:45.849-07:002014-03-19T12:37:45.849-07:00Interesting thing about the one underground underp...Interesting thing about the one underground underpass that has already been done. There is no counting device that tells how many people actually use it. This is yet another example of how the City does things. No accountability. If they City knew how many people use this underpass, it would give them an idea if it is worth it to do others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-81888652219687903642014-03-19T10:53:20.458-07:002014-03-19T10:53:20.458-07:003 X $6.4 million is $19.2 million for three more u...3 X $6.4 million is $19.2 million for three more underpasses. It's $18 million for the coastal rail trail. Combined, that $37.2 million is a good start for funding trenching the tracks when they're doubled. Trenching is better than other ideas because it solves many current problems that will only get worse as time marches on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-52321621204421238232014-03-19T09:51:26.527-07:002014-03-19T09:51:26.527-07:00Yeah, the underpass thing is a complete waste of m...Yeah, the underpass thing is a complete waste of money. The price is just way too high. Pursuing at grade crossings, though probably futile, makes a lot more sense financially.<br /><br />-Mr Green JeansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-25990459837885706312014-03-19T01:11:05.569-07:002014-03-19T01:11:05.569-07:00I'd sooner see them buy Pacific View than pay ...I'd sooner see them buy Pacific View than pay $18,000,000 for three more holes under the tracks. FREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421832295970030479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-33471626959670701272014-03-19T01:02:11.764-07:002014-03-19T01:02:11.764-07:009:47
Why do you think Mr. Pitcher gave the prope...9:47<br /> Why do you think Mr. Pitcher gave the property to the Encinitas School District? FREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421832295970030479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-9924984683464787262014-03-19T00:57:16.437-07:002014-03-19T00:57:16.437-07:0010:07
Then someone in charge misrepresented that...10:07<br /> Then someone in charge misrepresented that to me years ago. FREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421832295970030479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-59685567137093955572014-03-19T00:38:28.644-07:002014-03-19T00:38:28.644-07:00Reposting over and over, anonymously, that you wan...Reposting over and over, anonymously, that you want your roads fixed is NOT indicitive of community support, and is not relevant to the discussion.lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267974934323696200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-83629766659642802932014-03-19T00:36:31.547-07:002014-03-19T00:36:31.547-07:00The City and EUSD have received over 650 letters f...The City and EUSD have received over 650 letters from the community who support saving Pacific View in the public domain for a true community arts and learning center. It can, over time, pay for itself, if it is leased out to a non-profit foundation, just as the Boathouses were, but with a substantial City subsidy.<br /><br />Also, the Encinitas Preservation Association owns the Boathouses lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267974934323696200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3498088266607942041.post-70759744889840789172014-03-19T00:27:41.306-07:002014-03-19T00:27:41.306-07:00Also, if the current Pacific View classrooms were ...Also, if the current Pacific View classrooms were rehabbed, and the current zoning were maintained, there would be NO LOOPHOLES TO JUMP THROUGH with the California Coastal Commission. That is simply another red herring! <br /><br />There would be a NEGATIVE environmental impact declaration, or if minor redevelopment was done, in the public/semi-public zoning, possibly a mitigated neg dec.<br />lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267974934323696200noreply@blogger.com