City Presentation on Truck Routes and Traffic Calming
Prospect Avenue and Palos Verdes Boulevard Corridor Study Summary
The City of Redondo Beach is conducting a corridor study focused on traffic operations, safety, and multimodal access at and around the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Palos Verdes Boulevard. This intersection has been identified as a priority due to its proximity to the Torrance border, Riviera Village, residential neighborhoods, and its role in regional traffic circulation.
Key elements of the presentation include:
- Corridor Scope: The study includes Prospect Avenue from Avenida del Norte to PCH and Palos Verdes Boulevard from Via Monte D’Oro to Prospect. Multiple intersections are under review.
- Study Objectives: The project aims to evaluate traffic conditions, pedestrian and bicycle safety, signal timing, and connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods and transit stops.
- Data Collection: The team has collected collision data, vehicle turning counts, pedestrian and bicycle activity, and current signal timing plans. Collision data shows multiple broadside and rear-end incidents concentrated at major intersections.
- Preliminary Concepts:
- Intersection Reconfiguration: Potential changes include extending medians, consolidating turn movements, and adjusting signal phasing at Prospect/PV Blvd.
- Bicycle Improvements: Options include Class IV protected bike lanes on Prospect and buffered lanes or shared facilities on Palos Verdes Boulevard.
- Pedestrian Enhancements: Concepts include high-visibility crosswalks, refuge islands, and updated curb ramps.
- Access Management: Evaluations include limiting driveway access, revising left-turn availability, and examining neighborhood cut-through traffic.
- Public Engagement: A community survey was distributed, and a public meeting was held to present initial findings and receive feedback.
- Next Steps: The project team will develop final design alternatives and present them to the City Council later in 2025. No construction schedule or budget has been finalized.
For more details, the full presentation is available here.
