RELINQUISHMENT OF
HAWTHORNE BLVD (SR 107)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
10A
VICINITY MAP
2 4.8 mi (Redondo Beach
Blvd to PCH)
19 signalized intersections
60,000 vehicles per day
Designated truck route
High priority on Caltrans’
relinquishment list
PURPOSE AND NEED
Enables coordinated traffic signal operations
and improved east-west traffic flow
Streamlines development review and
permitting
Improves response time for service requests
3 CHALLENGES
•Infrastructure improvements
needed
$11.55M from Caltrans
•Higher operational costs
•Greater liability exposure
4 LIABILITY EXPOSURE
•City assumes liability upon recording of the
relinquishment
•All pre-existing claims remain with Caltrans
•To limit exposure, staff is preparing near-term
sidewalk repair project
5 NEXT STEPS
1. California Transportation Commission (CTC)
approval scheduled for August
2. Relinquishment recorded with the County
Recorder
3. City receives $11.55M payment from Caltrans
4. Commence sidewalk improvement project
5. Request additional operational funding in
mid-year budget
6 QUESTIONS?
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
10A