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TransNet: The first 20 years (1988 - 2008)
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Western Salt Works site assessment and vision plan
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April Board Actions
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Western Salt Works site Western Salt Works
assessment and vision plan

The SANDAG Service Bureau, the consulting arm of SANDAG, was retained by the California Coastal Conservancy to prepare an access study and vision plan of the area of south San Diego Bay near the mouth of the Otay River. The purpose of the study is to determine optimal alignments of public trails and the feasibility of future use of the Western Salt Works Building for interpretive facilities. The 17-acre site is currently owned by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.

Several public initiatives relating to environmental protection and public access are underway in the area: the San Diego Bayshore Bikeway, the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the Otay Valley Regional Park, the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, and the Swiss Park Club. In addition to its historic and environmental value, the site presents an opportunity to bring together these interrelated projects to create a public access point where visitors can experience the unique history, environment, and recreational opportunities of the communities of South San Diego Bay.

The Service Bureau is working in partnership with Schmidt Design Group, Inc. to conduct the study. Work thus far has included:

  • extensive research of plans related to the historical significance of the Salt Works site and the numerous plans for public initiatives in the surrounding area;
  • interviews with affected stakeholders to gain insight and to identify additional opportunities and/or constraints associated with the project; and,
  • public meetings to gather input from the public.

A second public meeting to present and gain input on the draft plan was held on May 6, 2008. The Vision Plan will be completed by fall 2008.

The Service Bureau provides Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis and mapping, demographic and economic studies, and transportation modeling and analysis to public agencies, businesses, and other organizations on a fee-for-service basis. The Service Bureau staff also offers customized strategic planning.

For general information about the Service Bureau or to discuss how it can assist you with a project, contact Cheryl Mason at (619) 699-1951 or cmas@sandag.org. For information specific to the Salt Works  project, please contact Monika Clark at (619) 699-1925 or mcl@sandag.org.

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Project Manager

Cheryl Mason, Manager, SANDAG Service Bureau
cmas@sandag.org, (619) 699-1951