Genesee Avenue at EB SR-52 ramp : intersection data

Many people find it surprising to learn that only 37% of the southbound afternoon peak traffic on Genesee turns onto eastbound SR-52. The vast majority proceeds straight on Genesee Avenue, though to North Clairemont. One reason for this is that Genesee Avenue extends south all the way to SR-163, hence it is a very significant N/S route. Indeed, this is why Genesee Avenue is identified as a transit corridor in SANDAG's 2030 Regional Transportation Plan.

Nevertheless, the relatively high volume (966 vph) of SBL vehicles during PM peak at times overloads the single southbound left lane. The free northbound right turn onto the ramp also creates unnecessary friction. The proposed improvement would add a second SBL lane and eliminate the free NBR, and should rescue this intersection from what is now unacceptable peak hour service levels.