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

This item directs staff to evaluate and potentially implement a series of traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian safety measures along Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1) in Manhattan Beach. The proposal is based on a 2021-2025 collision analysis and a March 16, 2026 safety study, which identified high-risk areas and potential infrastructure improvements. The city is coordinating with Caltrans to integrate these measures into existing projects, such as the Capital Asset Management Program (CAPM), and to utilize Change Order (CCO) processes for implementation.

Key Provisions:

• Infrastructure Improvements: Proposed measures include installing high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian curb/barriers, leading pedestrian intervals (LPI), and vehicle sensor loops at multiple intersections (notably 2nd, 3rd, 8th, and 11th Streets).
• Traffic Management: Proposals include prohibiting specific left turns (e.g., at Tennyson St, Ronda St, 3rd St, 5th St, 6th St, 10th St, 14th St, 17th St, 19th St, 22nd St, and Valley Dr), installing "KEEP CLEAR" markings, and adding bike lanes/sharrows on Longfellow Ave, 2nd St, 8th St, Marine Ave, and 30th St.
• Safety Countermeasures: The proposal references 28 Proven Safety Countermeasures identified by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), including speed management, intersection enhancements, and pedestrian/bicyclist safety treatments.
• Enforcement and Education: The plan includes ongoing DUI checkpoints, deployment of video surveillance, and educational campaigns using changeable message boards.

Financial and Procedural Details:

• The project utilizes a mix of existing city-funded projects and potential Caltrans CAPM project modifications.
• The 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) for SR-1 (PM 21.919/25.921) serves as the technical basis for speed limit and safety recommendations.
• The initiative aligns with the State Priority Safety Corridor initiative and the Safe System Approach to reduce fatalities and serious injuries.