Five Cities Multimodal Transportation Network Enhancement Project

(Previously known as as the Pismo Congestion Relief Pilot Project)

Please see below or click here for information about the Virtual Public Meeting held on October 20, 2020

Project Description 

Caltrans, in partnership with San Luis Obispo County of Governments, is proposing a pilot project to address peak-period congestion on southbound US 101 by constructing a left-shoulder part-time travel lane from San Luis Obispo Creek to the railroad overhead in Pismo Beach. The southbound left shoulder would be widened to accommodate the lane, which would be open daily during periods of heavy afternoon traffic as well as special events. A new park-and-ride lot in Pismo Beach is also proposed.

project location map

Project Benefits

Purpose: The purpose of the project is to reduce travel delays that diminish the efficient operation of US 101 through Shell Beach and Pismo Beach in the south­bound direction during periods of heavy traffic volumes.

Need: US 101 within the project limits cannot efficiently manage existing traffic volumes that accumulate when large numbers of drivers exit the City of San Luis Obispo within a short period of time. This typically happens during the evening work commute, on summer weekends, and when there are popular events in the communities to the south.

Estimated Funding Breakdown

Funding Source Funding Amount
Local $5,500,000
State $51,814,214
Construction Cost $57,314,214

 

Partnerships

San Luis Obispo County of Governments (SLOCOG)

 

Proposed Project Schedule

Process Date
Final environmental document to be completed Summer 2022
Right-of-way acquisition to be completed Summer 2024
Design to be completed Spring 2024
Advertise Winter 2024
Construction to begin Winter 2025
Construction to be completed Winter 2027

 

 

Contact

Project Manager: Paul Valadao
Phone: (916) 764-9123
Email: paul.valadao@dot.ca.gov

 

Senior Environmental Planner: Lara Bertaina
Phone: (805)779-0792
Email: lara.bertaina@dot.ca.gov

 

Public Information Office: Jim Shivers
Phone: (805) 549-3237
Email: jim.shivers@dot.ca.gov

Documents

Virtual Public Meeting

A public meeting was held on October 20, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

To View a Recording of the Meeting, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTgmYQ1coMo&t