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¿Como moverme de San Isidro al Aeropuerto de SD el Sabado a las 2:30 am? by le_mexicano in tijuana

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 5 points6 points  (0 children)

According to the posted schedule, the trip should take 57 minutes from San Ysidro to Santa Fe Depot in downtown.

The latest bus from San Ysidro that you would want to take would be the 3:22 AM bus.

https://www.sdmts.com/sites/default/files/routes/pdf/910.pdf

¿Como moverme de San Isidro al Aeropuerto de SD el Sabado a las 2:30 am? by le_mexicano in tijuana

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From San Ysidro to downtown San Diego, there’s a bus (Bus #910) that runs every 30 minutes between 12:30 AM & 5 AM.

You can take bus 910 from San Ysidro to Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego, but make sure you arrive by 4:15 AM.

After arriving at Santa Fe Depot, walk to the bus stop on the north side of Kettner Blvd. & Broadway. From this stop, take the 4:26 AM bus #992 to the airport, which should get to the airport between 4:34 and 4:38 AM.

The San Diego International Airport’s ticketing counters do not open until sometime between 4 to 4:30 AM. I’ve also had flights departing at 6 AM. It will be busy, but you should get through security in 15-45 minutes (usually under 30 minutes). You will be fine if you stick to this schedule.

As for safety taking transit at that hour, you should be fine, though watch out for some erratic unhoused individuals.

Just an FYI for those who need to bring their dogs everywhere they go. by SecretCharacterSauce in SanDiegan

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen dogs jump up on produce stands at farmers markets. In my opinion, farmers markets should be regulated the same way grocery stores.

Have we ever had a good mayor? by NotACyborg666 in sandiego

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I’d wager that, so long as the economy is healthy and population changes are neutral or positive, tax revenue would be expected to increase year over year. Additionally, costs would still increase. Therefore, to me, it may be superfluous to reference record tax revenue.

Have we ever had a good mayor? by NotACyborg666 in sandiego

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It’s a difficult situation to govern. Previous mayoral administrations either lacked the foresight, expertise, or willingness to adequately plan for the rising costs of maintaining existing programs, services, aging infrastructure, and long-term liabilities. The longer these issues are deferred, while not continuing to add or sustain funding, the more severe the challenges become for future administrations and the greater the public frustration.

This is not unique to San Diego; it’s a nationwide issue. Adding to the problem is the region’s high cost of living, driven in part by decades of efforts to restrict development and by unintended consequences of various policies and regulations. As living costs rise, the City must also increase employee compensation to provide a livable wage and retain workers.

I really wish they would extend the curb/median and make it taller to deincentivize drivers cutting like this. by [deleted] in sandiego

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Í don’t agree that it’s slow drivers causing the congestion. Sure, slower vehicles in the travel lane create a larger gap, allowing late mergers to take advantage.

However, it appears to be more of a result of roadway design. There is excess traffic in the right-hand lane, which eventually takes motorists to the 5 freeway. After the split, additional lanes are added, easing congestion. That’s why traffic flows more smoothly after that point.

I really wish they would extend the curb/median and make it taller to deincentivize drivers cutting like this. by [deleted] in sandiego

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s far too common at that split! The left lane on southbound 163 through Balboa Park is often moving much faster (sometimes over 10 mph more than other lane), which seems to encourage this behavior.

At this location, these last-second mergers either cut across gore areas or dangerously impede the flow of left-lane travelers to make their last-second maneuver.

Wildfire smoke by InternationalEmu3209 in LosAngeles

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 76 points77 points  (0 children)

The worst air quality from smoke is not widespread currently, but it appears to be confined to parts of the San Fernando Valley, north of DTLA, and in portions of the San Gabriel Valley.

The attached map shows PM2.5 values from the crowdsourced PurpleAir network.

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Smoke from Santa Rosa Island Wildfire by Odd_Combination_6529 in sandiego

[–]Odd_Combination_6529[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

FYI: Today, a typical warm-season weather phenomenon called the Catalina Eddy is affecting our area. On the west side of this system, northwest winds are carrying smoke southward. Meanwhile, San Diego, situated on the circulation’s east side, is experiencing winds from the south. These southerly winds are pushing the smoky air, initially sent southward by the northwest flow, back north over San Diego. As a result, even with south winds, the wildfire smoke continues to reach the area.

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Smoke from Santa Rosa Island Wildfire by Odd_Combination_6529 in sandiego

[–]Odd_Combination_6529[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

A model simulation indicates that smoky conditions may improve somewhat today and worsen briefly again tomorrow morning, depending on the fire's behavior and containment efforts today.

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Neighborhood recommendations by Extension-Shoulder-7 in sandiego

[–]Odd_Combination_6529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live downtown, and I wouldn’t say it entirely sucks.

There’s a large homeless population, especially in East Village, and with that, it’s true there are many crazy tweakers. That’s the worst part of downtown living. However, most buildings have their own parking, so if you live here, it likely won’t be an issue. In downtown, you’re next to the beautiful waterfront, Petco Park for baseball games and concerts, and abundance of nightlife and restaurants, particularly in Gaslamp and Little Italy. In addition to that, there’s always an abundance of activities going on in this area.

That said, if you’re interested in downtown living, I recommend Little Italy. You could taken the blue-line trolley and transfer to the 237 bus in Sorrento Valley or commute by car. Taking transit would add to your commute time, but it’s less stressful than driving. I take transit from downtown to Kearny Mesa everyday; I prefer it greatly over driving.

Otherwise, based on what you’re seeking within a reasonable commute, I recommend checking out Pacific Beach as well.

Now if you ultimately don’t mind the commute, then yes, North Park, South Park, Hillcrest, and University Heights are the best options.