Two routes announced for further study:

• University City North Route: From Escondido down I-15, west through Mira Mesa, tunnel under North UC from Eastgate Mall to Gilman, exit tunnel north of 52/I-5 intersection, continue south on west side of existing rail tracks to Lindbergh; no University City station.
• I-15 Route: From Escondido station down I-15 to Rt. 63 to I-8 to I-5 to Lindbergh

University City North Route is far better than the previous route through Rose Canyon but would still have huge negative impacts on the west end of Rose Canyon Open Space Park, Marion Bear Park and Rose Creek from SR-52 to Balboa Ave.

Public Meetings To Be Held For Public Input Dates/Locations To Be Announced

Read Alternatives Analysis for LA-San Diego on HSR website
- See 2nd Agenda Item 8: Alternatives Analysis Executive Summary (1.4MB)
- See 4th Agenda Item 8: full Alternatives Analysis (17.7 MB)

Thanks to all who helped save Rose Canyon - again
In 2009 the CA High-Speed Rail Authority announced that Rose Canyon was the only route being considered through San Diego. This massive project would have destroyed Rose Canyon Open Space Park Preserve, passed 300' from UC High School, and devastated many residences.

Your voices mattered
- Over 100 people sent emails opposing the route through Rose Canyon as did environmental organizations and the UCPG (the University City planning group).
- City Councilmember Sherri Lightner, School Board Member John Lee Evans, then-City Council member Donna Frye and then-Assemblymember Lori Saldana all opposed the route through Rose Canyon and requested the CA High-Speed Rail Authority study other routes.

GOOD NEWS!
$1+ Million Project Underway To Plant Native Plants, Enhance Rose Canyon Habitat
Look for the areas of wooden fencing along the dirt road in Rose Canyon Park. These areas have had the non-native plants removed and replaced with native plants. This is a five year project. The irrigation is temporary to get the plants started and will be removed once the plants are established and can survive on their own. The City's Metropolitan Wastewater Department (MWWD) is doing this project to compensate for environmental impacts caused when it replaced a sewer line in Rose Canyon east of Genesee Ave. Native plants benefit native wildlife - you'll see lots of birds and other wildlife in these areas. Native plants benefit people as well - they are much nicer to look at than the dried stalks of the invasive mustard plants that look pretty when they cover the hills with yellow blooms in the spring but then dry up and leave brown stalks for the rest of the year..
View an aerial of the project areas

Want a free guided walk for your group?
Free guided nature walks: We welcome schools, scouts, seniors, religious groups, parents at home with young children.
Contact: Debby Knight, 858-597-0220
Email: rosecanyon@san.rr.com