Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways

The Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways project is one of five bikeways in the area. It will serve as a vital hub between multiple connection points. The project includes several improvements to facilitate bike riding in the area:

  • Separated bikeways and buffered bike lanes on University Avenue from Ninth Avenue to Normal Street, and on Normal Street between University Avenue and Washington Street.
  • Shared lane markings and traffic calming features on Lincoln Avenue between Normal Street and Georgia Street.
  • Painted shared lane markings and traffic calming features at the southbound connection on Herbert Street between University Avenue and Robinson Avenue, painted (or “buffered”) bike lanes on Robinson Avenue between Herbert Street and Park Boulevard, and buffered bike lanes on Park Boulevard between Robinson Avenue and Upas Street.
  • At Park Boulevard and Robinson Avenue, improvements at the intersection will make it safer and easier to use for people walking, biking, or driving.
  • A new pedestrian promenade and park along Normal Street between University Avenue and Washington Street. This community-driven concept is being developed jointly with the City of San Diego.

The project was strategically selected and designed to maximize safety for all road users. SANDAG worked with local businesses, residents, and community groups to incorporate feedback on project aesthetics, landscaping, and design features. 

Construction of the bikeway begins in early 2025 and is anticipated to be complete in late 2026. The Normal Street Promenade will be complete within roughly one year of groundbreaking.

The City of San Diego will own and operate the bikeway and SANDAG will oversee construction.

 
Eastern Hillcrest Bikeway features map showing bike-friendly intersections in seven locations, bus islands in four locations, an enhanced pedestrian crossing on University Ave between Vermont and Richmond streets, a new neighborhood traffic circle at the intersection of Lincoln Ave and Centre Street, a separated bikeway on University Ave from 10th Ave to Herbert Street and on Normal Street from University Ave to Lincoln Ave, buffered bike lanes on University Ave between 9th and 10th Ave, on Essex Street between Richmond and Herbert streets, on Robinson Ave between Herbert and Indiana streets, and on Park Blvd from Robinson to Cypress avenues, bike boulevards on Lincoln Ave from Normal Street to Georgia Street and on Herbert Street between University and Robinson avenues, storm drain improvements on 10th Ave between University Ave and Essex Street, and Normal Street Promenade on Normal Street between University Ave and Washington Street.

SANDAG regional bikeway projects are reflected in our annual Program Budget. View the entire budget map to explore all our mappable projects.

Project Partners

211 San Diego