Worked in San Diego many years ago. Congestion has become much worse since then.
You wouldn't know the city now. In the past few yrs.
more than a few doz more condos built downtown 25 to 43 stories high.
Several more high rise hotels, to 43 stories high.
New ballpark for the Padres, etc.
Mission Valley covered with huge condos and shopping centers. SD Co. is over 3 million people.