“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Consideration of Sepulveda Boulevard
Traffic Safety Study and Potential Safety
Measures
City Council Regular Meeting – May 5, 2026
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • State Highway (SR -1), six lane regional arterial roadway • 10 signalized / 20 unsignalized intersections
• Fatal pedestrian collision December 16, 2024
• Fatal motorist collision, January 8, 2025
• Fatal pedestrian collision May 4, 2025
• City Council directed staff to conduct study – 5/20/2025 • City/Caltrans Safety Analysis 6/2025 – 2/2026
• PPIC Meeting – March 6, 2026
Background
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 3CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Increased traffic and speed enforcement (Enforcement) • Deployed surveillance cameras (Enforcement)
• Conducted DUI checkpoint – July 2025 (Education)
• Deployed educational message boards (Education)
• Posted social media safety awareness info. (Education) • Purchased two speed feedback signs (Engineering)
• Initiated comprehensive safety analysis on Sepulveda Bl.
Immediate Actions
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 4CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Safety Analysis
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY • Utilized Latest Safety Analysis Guidelines
• Caltrans/City Field Meeting 7/6/2025
• Existing Conditions Inventory
• Current Speed Survey
• Crash History Analysis
• Review of Proven Safety Countermeasures
• Potential Safety Measure Evaluation
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Length – 2 miles
• Traffic Volume – 41,500 to 56,000 vehicles per day
• Speed Limit – 35 MPH
Engineering and Traffic Survey – 2023
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY SEGMENT 85TH %TILE SPEED 10 MPH PACE
NB SB NB SB
Artesia Blvd. to Longfellow Ave. 37 34 28-37 26-35
Longfellow Ave. to 2 nd St. 31 39 22-31 30-39
2nd St. to 8 th St 37 34 26-35 25-34
8th St. to Manhattan Beach Blvd. 41 39 32-41 30-39
Manhattan Beach Blvd. to Marine Ave. 39 40 27-36 31-40
Marine Ave. to Rosecrans Ave. 39 38 26-35 29-38
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Crash History
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY
SEGMENT FATAL AND INJURY CRASHES
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025* Ave.
Artesia Blvd. to Longfellow Ave. 3 3 3 2 0 2.31
Longfellow Ave. to 2 nd St. 0 2 0 0 3 0.63
2nd St. to 8 th St 1 1 1 2 2 1.47
8th St. to Manhattan Beach Blvd. 2 2 2 1 1 1.68
Manhattan Beach Blvd. to Marine Ave. 4 1 6 3 6 4.21
Marine Ave. to Rosecrans Ave. 3 4 6 3 2 3.79
TOTAL 13 13 18 11 14 14.53
Fatal 0 0 0 1 2 0.63
# Injured 24 18 28 12 19 21.26
Pedestrian 1 1 3 2 3 2.10
Bicycle 2 1 1 0 2 1.26
Motorcycle 0 0 3 2 2 1.47
Fatal/Injury Crashes per MVM 0.36 0.36 0.50 0.30 0.39 0.41 Statewide Ave. F/I Crashes/MVM 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 Fatal Crashes per MVM 0 0 0 0.28 0.56 0.084
Statewide Average Fatal Crashes per
MVM 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Crash History Map 2021-9/2025
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY STRATEGIES AND TOOLKIT
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Crash History Map 2021-9/2025
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY STRATEGIES AND TOOLKIT
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • State Priority Safety Corridor
º Pilot Project
º Malibu Go Safely PCH Campaign
• AB 645 – Speed Camera Enforcement
º Legislation as a Designated Jurisdiction
• E-Bike Safety Advisory Group
• Social media and online education
Policy Related Strategies
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 10CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Enforcement Safety Measures
º Conduct targeted speed enforcement (Ongoing)
º Conduct DUI and vehicle safety checkpoints
(Ongoing)
• Education Safety Measures
º Deploy changeable message boards w/ safety info.
(Ongoing)
º Conduct social media / online education campaign
º Conduct Operation Prom Night school events
Enforcement and Education Strategies
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 11CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Access Management (to reduce points of conflict
between vehicles)
º Construct median barriers to prohibit high -conflict
turning movements (TBD)
• Advanced Technology and ITS (for driver education and crash prevention)
º Install speed feedback signs (In process)
º Install traffic monitoring sensors (In process)
• Bicyclists (to improve safety for vulnerable road users) º Install bicycle lanes, sharrows and bike detection on specific cross -streets (TBD)
Engineering Safety Measures
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 12CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Delineation (to channelize and separate traffic flow) º Install Keep Clear, speed and yield pavement markings (Under construction)
º Add lane extension lines through intersection (Under
construction)
º Restripe with high -reflectivity striping after resurfacing (Under construction)
• Intersection Geometry (for positive guidance through
intersections)
º Add dual left turn lanes at Manhattan Beach Blvd. (In Design)
º Construct channelizing islands to prohibit illegal turns (TBD) Engineering Safety Measures
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 13CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Intersection Traffic Control (to improve pedestrian safety and reduce points of conflict)
º Install leading pedestrian signal timing at all traffic signals (Completed)
º Add vehicle detection at signalized intersections
(Under Construction)
º Prohibit left turns at some unsignalized intersections (TBD)
º Install right turn only restrictions on some high -
conflict side streets (TBD)
º Retime signals to “rest in red” at night (Under Const.) Engineering Safety Measures
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 14CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Pedestrians (to improve pedestrian safety, give positive guidance and driver awareness)
º Install high -visibility crosswalks (Under construction) º Construct sidewalks, remove barriers (In design)
º Construct directional access ramps (Under construction) º Construct ADA compliant ramps (Under construction)
º Install pedestrian crossing prohibition signs (Under const.) º Install midblock roadway lighting
• Pavement Condition and Friction (to improve braking
performance and driver visibility)
º Resurface roadway for all -weather, high contrast striping (Under construction)
Engineering Safety Measures
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 15CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Shoulder Treatments (for positive lane control)
º Reduce shoulder width restriping (Under construction) • Signs (to educate drivers and reduce unsafe pedestrian activity)
º Install pedestrian crossing prohibition signs (Under
construction)
º Install speed limit signs (Under construction)
• Speed Management
º Install speed feedback signs (In process)
Engineering Safety Measures
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 16CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Potential Safety Measures Concept Plan
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY STRATEGIES AND TOOLKIT
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • saddf
Potential Safety Measures Concept Plan
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY STRATEGIES AND TOOLKIT
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Potential Safety Measures Concept Plan
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY STRATEGIES AND TOOLKIT
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Potential Safety Measures Concept Plan
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY STRATEGIES AND TOOLKIT
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Potential Safety Measures
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY # POLICY SAFETY MEASURES LEAD AGENCY SCHEDULE COST NOTES 1 Pursue State Priority Corridor status City Medium $ In progress 2 Pursue speed camera enforcement pilot project per AB-645 City Medium $ In progress 3 Form an E-Bike Community Advisory Group and Action Plan City Short $ # ENFORCEMENT SAFETY MEASURES LEAD AGENCY SCHEDULE COST NOTES 4 Conduct DUI checkpoints (also Education Safety Measure) City Short $ July 2025, More planned 5 Deploy video surveillance cameras with targeted enforcement City Short $ In progress # EDUCATION SAFETY MEASURES LEAD AGENCY SCHEDULE COST NOTES 6 Deploy changeable message boards with educational info. City Short $ In progress 7 Conduct social media and online educational campaign City Medium $ Consider logo and identity 8 Conduct “Operation Prom Night” impaired driving H.S. assembly City Short $ Added by PPIC 3/26/2026 # ENGINEERING SAFETY MEASURES LEAD AGENCY SCHEDULE COST NOTES 9 Construct ADA accessible curb ramps (various locations) Caltrans Short $$$ CAPM project 10 Install high visibility crosswalks (various locations) Caltrans Short $$ CAPM project 11 Install high visibility crosswalks (various locations) City Short $$ 12 Install pedestrian curb/barrier at corners (various locations) Caltrans Short $$ Part of CAPM project 13 Install yield line, pedestrian warning and yield signs at Artesia Bl.
Adjust and add extension lines in intersection. Caltrans Short $$ CCO to CAPM project 14 Install vehicle sensor loops at three intersections (2nd Street, 8th Street, and Longfellow Ave) Caltrans Short $$ CCO to CAPM project 15 Install leading pedestrian interval at intersections Caltrans Short $ Completed. This is standard operation for Caltrans.
16 Prohibit WB left turns at Tennyson St.* City Medium $ Skechers NTMP 17 Install limit line, KEEP CLEAR pavement markings NB and high visibility crosswalk at Keats St. Caltrans Short $ CCO to CAPM project 18 Prohibit EB left turns at 30th St (Hermosa Beach) Hermosa Beach Short $ In Hermosa Beach 19 Install bike lanes and sharrows on Longfellow Ave. City Medium $ Skechers NTMP (Remove parking) 20 Install No Ped Xing signs at Ronda Dr. in the center median. Caltrans Short $ CCO to CAPM project 21CITY OF
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY # ENGINEERING SAFETY MEASURES LEAD AGENCY SCHEDULE COST NOTES 21 Prohibit WB left turns at Ronda St. * City Medium $ Skechers NTMP 22 Install bike lanes and sharrows on 2nd Street City Short $ Gelsons NTMP (Remove parking) 23 Install 35 MPH pavement markings NB and SB between 2nd St. and 6th St. Caltrans Short $ CCO to CAPM project
24 Install 35 MPH speed limit sign on NB and add additional sign prohibiting NB left turns 3-7PM M-F at 3rd St. Caltrans Short $ CCO to CAPM project 25 Relocate/add speed feedback sign from 8th St. to 3rd St. City Short $ 2 new feedback signs purchased. 26 Install limit line and KEEP CLEAR pavement markings for NB lanes. Caltrans Short $ CCO to CAPM
26b Prohibit EB left turns at 3rd St.* City Short $ Gelsons NTMP 27 Prohibit WB left turns at 5th St.* City Medium $ Gelsons NTMP 28 Prohibit EB left turns at 6th St.* City Medium $ Gelsons NTMP 29 Install limit line and KEEP CLEAR pavement markings for NB lanes at 6th St.* Caltrans Short $ CCO to CAPM
29b Prohibit WB left turns at 6th St.* City Short $ Gelsons NTMP 30 Install NB shoulder diagonal markings between 8th St. to 9th St. Caltrans Short $ CCO to CAPM project 31 Install bike lanes and sharrows on 8th St. City Medium $$ Gelsons NTMP (Widen street) 32 Prohibit WB and EB left turns at 10th St.* City Medium $ Gelsons NTMP 33 Prohibit EB and WB left turns at 11th St.* City Medium $$ Existing City Project at MBB 34 Construct dual NB, EB and WB left turn pockets at MBB City Medium $$$$ Existing City Project at MBB 35 Prohibit EB and WB left turns at 14th St.* City Medium $ 36 Prohibit EB and WB left turns at 17th St.* City Medium $ 37 Prohibit EB and WB left turns at 19th St.* City Medium $ 38 Prohibit WB left turns at 22nd St.* City Medium $
39 Install bike lanes and sharrows on Marine Ave. City Long $$$ Widen Street 40 Install bike lanes and sharrows on 30th St. City Long $$$ MV shopping center driveway 41 Install sidewalks on 33rd Street City Medium $$$ Existing City Project 42 Relocate poles and fire hydrant in sidewalk on 33rd Street City Long $$$ 43 Construct bike path west of Veterans Parkway bridge City Long $$$ 44 Prohibit EB left turns at Valley Dr.* City Short $
45 Reconfigure crosswalks at Rosecrans Ave with dual curb ramp City Medium $$$ New curb ramps, signal modification
46 Center median landscaping beautification on entire corridor City Medium $$$$ Drought tolerant, remove obstructions
47 Construct pedestrian bridge between Duncan Dr and Ronda Skechers Long $$$$ Proposed by Skechers 48 Install mid-block roadway lighting along Sepulveda Boulevard City Long $$$$ Added 3/26/2026 49 Retime select traffic signals to “rest in red” at night Caltrans Short $ Added by PPIC 3/26/2026 22CITY OF
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • The public has been informed of this agenda item as
part of the City’s standard meeting notice practices
via public bulletin boards, website calendar, and
social media postings.
• All persons who contacted the City about safety
along Sepulveda Boulevard were sent an email with
staff report and invitation to attend.
Public Notification, Outreach, and Comment
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY 23CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Next Steps
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 5, 2026
CONSIDERATION OF SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY • Discuss potential safety measures pros and cons
• Hear public comments
• Approve study and list of potential safety measures
• Provide direction to staff for specific measures
• Implement safety measures that are in process
• Initiate new safety projects and programs