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HUNTINGTON
City of Huntington Beach
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Relinquishment Exploration Study of
Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1)
Overview
City Council Study Session
October 4, 2022
1 Background
• September 7, 2021 City Council directed the City Manager to conduct a Feasibility Analysis regarding the possible relinquishment of Pacific Coast Highway from Seapoint Street to the City's southern limit.
• October 2021 The Public Works Department hired Kreuzer Consulting to prepare an Exploratory Report for the Relinquishment of Pacific Coast Highway.
Purpose of Study
• Assess potential pros and cons, develop preliminary costs and identify potential liabilities.
Definition of Relinquishment
The statutory conveyance of all rights, title, interests, liability, and maintenance responsibilities of a State highway, or portion thereof, to another government entity.
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Relinquishment Process
• Process is lengthy (can take up to 5 years)
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Capital Project
STUDY AREA
• Seapoint Street to Southern City Limit (approximately 5.6 miles) @ortiston Fants Huntington State R
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Relinquishment Considerations
Common motivations for relinquishment
• Changing street function
• Street design flexibility
• Streetscape design features
• Control over traffic management
• Length of permit process
Cautions of relinquishment
• Operations and maintenance costs
• Staffing resources and costs
• Potential liability costs
5 Pacific Coast Highway - Current Situation
Divided into 3 segments
• Segment 1: Seapoint St. to Goldenwest St.
• 2 lanes in each direction, 55 mph speed limit, no on-street parking • Segment 2: Goldenwest St. to Beach Blvd.
• Generally 2 lanes in each direction, 40-45 mph speed limit, on-street parking
• Segment 3: Beach Blvd to Southern City Limit
• 3 lanes in each direction, 55 mph, no on-street parking • Inventory taken into account for determining Cost Considerations: ADA Compliance, Curb Access Ramps, Curbs and Gutters, Drainage Facilities, Driveways, Landscaping, Medians, Pavement Striping, BEACH
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Cost Considerations
Item Segment Segment Segment Total
1 Cost 2 Cost 3 cost
Cost to bring PCH to a "State of good $.6M $1.5M $3.5M $5.6M repair"
Bring PCH up to City standards $5.9M $4.0M $14.1M $24M
Operations and Maintenance $12.8M $23.6M $23.6M $60M
Potential Future Enhancements $60M p0000000
7 Liability Considerations
Item Potential Costs (Annual)
Accidents $24M
Claims/Settlements* $9.5M
Legal Expenses* $1.5M
Total $35M
*These figures were derived from a recent study
by the City of Laguna Beach for Relinquishment
of Laguna Canyon Road
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