Bridge the Gap - West Valley River Crossing

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🌉 West Valley Crossing: Fast Facts

The Project: Pedestrian & bicycle bridge at Sefton Field.

The Focus: Completing the river trail gap to ensure regional connectivity.

The Risk: Currently all users are forced onto high-traffic detours.

Transit Links: Provides a direct, car-free link to the transit, work, home and play.

🌎 The Impact: Safe, car-free mobility for work and recreation that supports the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) and rejuvenates a natural landmark.

Extending 52 miles from headwaters to the coast, the San Diego River Park includes some of our region’s most iconic landscapes.

However, a major "gap" is the segment at Mission Valley’s Sefton Field - along the 8 Fwy (between the 5 & 163 Freeways) forces everyone: walkers, runners, and commuters - off the car-free river trail and onto high-traffic streets.

To close this gap, we are advocating for a pedestrian and bicycle bridge, the West Valley Crossing - ensuring a safe, continuous connection to neighborhoods, business centers, transit, and the coast!

Thank you so much for taking the time!

How often do you visit or travel through Mission Valley?

What mode do you use for travel through Mission Valley? (Select all that apply)

🚗 Personal Vehicle (Car, Uber/Lyft)

🏃 Walking / Running

🚲 Biking / Scootering

🚋 Public Transit (MTS Trolley / Bus)

What brings you to Mission Valley most often? (Select all that apply)

🛍️ I shop, dine or visit friends here

⚽ I visit recreation destinations along the trail (Snapdragon Stadium, River Trail, YMCA, etc)

🚋 🚲 🚗 I am passing through (Commuting, Public Transit or Alternative Transportation)

Do you currently avoid using the San Diego River Trail in Mission Valley because of the "gap"?

🚧 Avoidance: I avoid that part of the trail because it feels unsafe.

⚠️ Uncomfortable: I use it, but I feel unsafe navigating street traffic.

❓ Unaware: I thought the trail just ended there.

⚪ Unconcerned: I’m a confident road-user okay with the safety risks and street detour.

If a safe, car-free bridge were completed at West Valley River Crossing, how would your habits change?

🚶 Explore: Start using the trail.

📈 Increase: Use the trail more frequently for exercise or recreation

🚇 Commute: Use the trail to reach the Trolley, work, Snapdragon Stadium, or the coast.

Which of these benefits matters most to you? (Select up to 2)

🌿 Preserving and experiencing the San Diego River.

🚇 🚲 Better Connections and safe, car- free paths for all ages and abilities

🌎 Reducing my carbon footprint/Climate Action.

🏗️ Completing a world-class park for our city.

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Bridge the Gap - West Valley River Crossing

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How often do you visit or travel through Mission Valley?

What mode do you use for travel through Mission Valley? (Select all that apply)

What brings you to Mission Valley most often? (Select all that apply)

Safety Gap...

Do you currently avoid using the San Diego River Trail in Mission Valley because of the "gap"?

If a safe, car-free bridge were completed at West Valley River Crossing, how would your habits change?

Which of these benefits matters most to you? (Select up to 2)

(Optional) Share a quick comment: Why would a safe bridge and connected San Diego River Trail matter to you or your family?

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