By John P. Anderson
Pershing Drive is one of the best examples in urban San Diego of what well planned and executed bicycle infrastructure can be. The road has few stops (basically just one, at Florida Drive), goes through an enjoyable area of Balboa Park with many nice views, and has full-width bicycle lanes on both sides of the road.
Additionally, Pershing connects North Park and other neighborhoods like City Heights and Normal Heights with Downtown – an ideal route for those commuting to work Downtown or headed there for entertainment or other purposes. It is also a great example of how an ideal situation can be squandered. [Read more…]