From 2011-2015, the same road averaged 92 collisions a year, with an average of 38 causing injuries. She said California Highway Patrol statistics show 99 reported collisions on Highway 94 between October 2016 and May of this year, with 39 of those causing injuries. Jacob shared statistics in June showing an increase of accidents in the area.
The tribe says it will now coordinate directly with the county for roadway improvements.Ĭathryne Bruce-Johnson, spokeswoman for Caltrans, said that the state agency “is not party to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the county of San Diego and the Jamul Indian Village for off-reservation roadway improvements.”Įarlier this year, Jacob reiterated her concern for the safety of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians who use Highway 94 and its arterial streets near the casino. A news release sent Thursday from the Jamul tribe notes that it was recently informed that Caltrans “is unable to take the lead role on these highway improvements.”
