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Good morning, San Diego.

Tessa Balc, Audience Engagement Producer

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, it looks like the 30th Street bike lanes are here to stay.

Local reports have demonstrated a steady climb in ridership over the past few years, peaking at a record-high number of riders in 2025. Many say they feel much safer biking along one of the busiest streets in North Park.

But not every San Diegan is an avid cyclist, and much of the city depends on car travel. So, it’s not entirely surprising that the trade-off of parking spaces for bike lanes has drawn a fair share of criticism from residents and business owners alike. 

However, scrutiny of the bike lanes isn’t all about a lack of parking. Some residents take issue with those who park in spite of the bike lanes, particularly blocking accessible pathways for others.

Read more about North Park’s love and hate relationship with the 30th Street bike lanes in our top story today.

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Today’s top story
Ridership reaches record high for North Park bike lanes. Cyclists are happy, but some locals are still frustratedBy Mireya Miner

Ridership is at an all-time high, and cyclists say they feel safer in the bike lanes, but some discontent lingers, especially for local businesses.

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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: Don’t end TPS for immigrants threatened in their home countries

California is home to nearly 80,000 TPS recipients who contributed $3.6 billion to the state’s economy last year. They deserve to stay.

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