Consideration of Traffic, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Measures along Sepulveda Boulevard DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION

The City of Manhattan Beach is reviewing a comprehensive list of 44 potential traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian safety measures for the two-mile segment of Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1) between Artesia Boulevard and Imperial Highway. This study was initiated by the City Council on May 20, 2025, following three fatal collisions on the corridor between December 2024 and May 2025. The proposed measures are categorized into engineering, enforcement, and education initiatives, with many projects already in progress or under construction as part of a Capital Asset Management Program (CAPM) project in coordination with Caltrans.

Key Provisions:

• Engineering: Includes the installation of high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian barriers, vehicle sensor loops at key intersections (2nd Street, 8th Street, Longfellow Avenue), and new pavement markings (limit lines, 'KEEP CLEAR').
• Traffic Management: Proposals include prohibiting various left-turn movements at multiple intersections (e.g., Tennyson Street, 3rd Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 10th Street) and installing bicycle lanes/sharrows on cross-streets like Longfellow Avenue, 2nd Street, and 8th Street.
• Infrastructure: Long-term considerations include a potential pedestrian bridge between Duncan Drive and Ronda Street (proposed by Skechers), median landscaping, and new sidewalks on 33rd Street.
• Enforcement & Education: Ongoing efforts include DUI checkpoints, deployment of video surveillance, and educational campaigns using changeable message boards and social media.

Financial Details:

• Projects range from low-cost signage and striping ($) to major infrastructure improvements ($$$$) such as the dual left-turn pockets at Manhattan Beach Boulevard and the proposed pedestrian bridge.

Timeline & Next Steps:

• The Parking and Public Improvements Commission (PPIC) is reviewing these measures on March 26, 2026. Staff will return with recommendations from the Gelsons and Skechers Neighborhood Traffic Management Studies for further implementation.