FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Malibu — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, for two pavement rehabilitation projects and to unveil a draft of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH/ State Route 1) Master Plan Feasibility Study.
There will be an open house starting at 5:30 p.m. with project information on display and Caltrans staff present to answer questions. The presentations will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will be at Malibu City Hall, First Floor Council Chambers, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.
Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study
At the meeting, Caltrans will formally release the Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, which will start the 60-day public review period. The meeting will also include a workshop for the public to provide input regarding the study.
The Master Plan Feasibility Study focuses on approximately 21 miles of PCH in Malibu to identify transportation improvements that will address safety for all users, with an emphasis on supporting multimodal travel options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities.
Caltrans developed the study using community input from six public workshops held with residents, businesses and stakeholders from July through September 2024 to identify safety measures on PCH.
The public will have from April 9 to June 9 to provide comment on the Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, which will also be available on the Caltrans Engagement Portal at engage.dot.ca.gov/f1336. Those who sign up for the engagement portal can receive updates on specific projects as well as provide input. Learn more and sign up at engage.dot.ca.gov.
Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
Caltrans will kick off the April 9 meeting with a presentation on two PCH Pavement Rehabilitation Projects planned in Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Malibu. The goal of these projects is to extend the service life of the pavement and improve ride quality for motorists on PCH from Santa Monica to the Los Angeles/Ventura County line. The projects aim to do the following:
· The first segment for pavement rehabilitation is an estimated $72 million project planned between the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to just south of Cross Creek Road in Malibu. It is also a Complete Streets project, meaning the scope aims to increase safety and mobility features for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists to share the road. Once complete, about 57.2 lane miles will be rehabilitated. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2027 and be completed by summer 2029.
· The second segment is an estimated $43 million project planned between Cross Creek Road and the Los Angeles County/Ventura County line in the city of Malibu. This project also will incorporate Complete Streets elements and, once complete, about 63.4 lane miles will be rehabilitated. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026 and be completed by summer 2028.
Both pavement projects seek to make the following improvements on PCH:
· Rehabilitate pavement
· Upgrade existing ADA Curb Ramps and existing guardrail system
· Improve lighting at various points for pedestrians
· New sidewalks at multiple bus stop locations
· Update signage
· Class II bike lanes and striping at various locations
· Pedestrian warning signs
Upcoming Community Engagement Opportunities
For those who cannot attend the April 9 meeting in person, a recording will be available following its conclusion. Two virtual meetings are also planned to discuss the two pavement rehabilitation projects and Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study:
· 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. To register, click HERE.
· 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, May 12. To register, click HERE.
For more information about the PCH Master Plan and future meetings, visit engage.dot.ca.gov/f1336.
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Draft Pacific Coast Highway Master Plan and Pavement Rehabilitation Projects Meeting Agenda
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9
Malibu City Hall
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu
5:30-6 p.m.
Open House: Project information will be displayed, and Caltrans staff will be on hand to answer questions
6-6:30 p.m.
PCH pavement rehabilitation projects presentation
6:30-7 p.m.
Pavement rehabilitation projects Q&A
7–7:30 p.m.
Draft PCH Master Plane Feasibility Study presentation
7:30-7:55 p.m.
Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study Q&A
7:55-8 p.m.
Next steps and adjourn