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Comments (11)

1. Agustin Jara says:
   December 17, 2007 10:39

   Yes! Great news for California's state parks and beaches of Northern San Diego Co./Southern Orange Co. I sincerely feel for the folks who drive in that part of the 5 fwy, but I never thought the extension of the 241 toll road would improve congestion. A fast light rail transit system through out all of Southern California, although expensive, would be a better solution.

2. Cesar Partida says:
   December 17, 2007 12:31

   This is definitely a big blow at expanding our infrastructure. But I think it's a step in the right direction because it forces us to think about ulterior methods in relieving congestion such as the previous entry metioned (light rail.)

   We shouldn't be encroaching on protected land, we've already done enough damage to wildlife habitats.

3. GREED says:
   December 17, 2007 14:37

   GREAT NEWS! It appears the support of The Toll Roads Agency in general is TOO POLITICAL to render the new extension credible in the interests of the public. Check out:
   http://www.ftcsouth.com/home/supporters.asp

   and ask yourself the last time it was necessary to post the names of politically connected individuals SUPPORTING this type of expansion that in the opinion of many, violates one of the most beautiful beaches in California, with a total disregard for protecting protected land.

   One has to wonder how many individuals on this list have invested financially or professionally in toll road expansion. If that is the case, then obviously, too many conflicts of interest exist for anyone to believe toll road expansion is in good faith and in the interests of ALL PERSONS, not just the financially and/or politically connected.

   Why is the General Counsel for the Diocese of Orange, Maria Schinderle, listed on the toll road expansion list as Maria Rullo; and her husband, David Schinderle, VP of St. Joseph's Health Systems, also listed? ARE THESE TWO INDIVIDUALS SO POLITICALLY CONNECTED AND INFLUENTIAL, that it would sway the opinions of the public? If so, why? There are many others publicly supporting the toll road expansion that raise credibility concerns. SOMETHING STINKS and it has nothing to do with fair, equal and unbiased decisions!

   
   

4. Alex Brant-Zawadzki says:
   December 17, 2007 15:14

   In a word - Yay.

   The bill doesn't specifically kill the toll road extension, but it DOES mean they'll have to abide by California Law if they ever build the bastard.

   One law says it's illegal to disturb a Native American sacred site on public land. Dunno how they're going to get around THAT one, considering the current plan was to realign Cristianitos Road within 50 FEET of a Juaneno burial site.

   We might not have saved Trestles in perpetuity (the language Reagan used when dedicating San Onofre State Beach), but while the war goes on, it certainly feels like a battle has been won.

   Thanks to the OC Weekly, Loretta Sanchez, Susan Davis and of course the incompetence of the TCA, without which none of us would be here today.

   With Respect,
   Alex B-Z

5. Randy says:
   December 17, 2007 17:10

   Just what we need... another stupid rail project that no one will ride.... People enjoy the freedom that their cars and such provide... If I'm to use a railway, I have to use my car first to get there... why not just drive the whole damn way anyways?? For light rail, I get to lug my laptop, briefcase, files, etc out of the car and onto a platform that will most likely not leave me anywhere within a mile of my destination. Hence I'll need a cab from the closest station to the office. Sooo lemme see... I can drive the whole way, have everything already in the car, within 50' of my office, be comfortably not on a plastic train seat, not have to pay for a cab (twice a day) nor the train...

   LA's been burning millions on rail projects.. I certainly haven't seen a mass exodus of cars being parked and people fighting for space on the blue line to this day.. I'll guarantee the same bunny huggers that tout all these rail projects are still driving their state funded Prius' to work (In the carpool lane, solo no less!) California is on it's way to gridlock disaster, and the only answer is traffic management and traffic arterial growth to follow our growing population which enjoys the freedom and convenience our cars give us..... Deal with it!

   PS.. I'm not a fan of "toll" roads, (Don't we pay taxes already???) but any new highway alongside I-5 will certainly help!

6. Trestle Regular says:
   December 18, 2007 13:46

   Righteous

7. Jim knoblauch says:
   January 18, 2008 00:06

   Randy is obviously part of the problem and not the solution.

8. Keith says:
   January 19, 2008 13:28

   Current traffic flows aren't too bad in that area. San Clemente gets some backup, but the money could better be spent improving the 5 in that area, widening and smoothing the curves and dips. This proposed toll road is too far out of the way from population centers to make a big impact on I-5 traffic flow anyways!

9. rob says:
   February 5, 2008 17:51

   Keith's right. The proposed extension is south of main traffic flows; this proves greeed on someone's part. The gov. from Austria shouldn't be making decisions like this.

10. Ann says:
    February 6, 2008 10:55

    Keep fighting the good fight! There is no way that anyone can scientifically prove that the proposed road will not effect the sediment runoff pattern that creates the waves at Trestles. Go east with your toll road and "stay off of my wave".

11. Karen says:
    February 19, 2008 15:58

    Greed...let's pave over a meadow and build us a parking lot (ANOTHER ONE!!)...in this case another toll road which only a select few can use right over top of nature's beauty which EVERYONE can enjoy!! We've already screwed up Laguna Canyon Road for "the masses"!! Do we REALLY have to do it again?!?! Where will we draw the line?!?!