San
Diego
History of SDHDA
Even during the Depression era of our history, San Diego continued to expand. Colonel Ed Fletcher was an outstanding leader in those unfortunate times and pioneered the efforts to modernize our area. He strongly believed that the projected population increase in San Diego should be matched with a full recognition
of the need for such vital facilities as water supply, roads and highways.
Fletcher pledged to "put San Diego on the National highway map and keep it there". He personally spearheaded the efforts of several groups effectively promoting the idea of transcontinental highways between San Diego and the East Coast.
Following his election to the State Senate in 1934, it became obvious that an organized group was needed to carry on the programs Colonel Fletcher had initiated. Thus, the San Diego Highway Development Association was born!
News in brief
LA Times
CONSTRUCTION
Bonds may help get state economy moving. Gov. Schwarzenegger hopes transit and building project bond issues will create jobs.
SACRAMENTO — Two years ago, California voters approved the sale of nearly $43 billion in state bonds for housing, transportation, education and water projects. Today, the borrowing is beginning to pay off, one job at a time.
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SD Union Tribune
California 241
The U.S. Department of Commerce will hold a public hearing Sept. 22, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on whether the proposed extension of state Route 241 from Orange County into northern San Diego County should be approved.
A project critical to county's economy, by Julie Meier Wright and Ruben Barrales
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