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Schonzenbach said some businesses in an industrial business park have parked commercial vehicles in the same spots for years and recently received citations under the city's oversized‑vehicle ordinance, enacted in March 2013 and aimed at overnight RV/oversized vehicle parking primarily between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. He said the recent citations were converted to warnings while staff and the Chamber discuss policy options. Schonzenbach said the city's permit process currently focuses on residents and guests and does not accommodate commercial vehicles; he asked the commission to consider solutions such as commercial exemptions, time‑zone allowances, small‑business accommodation programs, pilot programs, or technology‑assisted approaches (license‑plate readers and geo‑fencing) that other cities have used.

City staff told the commission after the SANDAG presentation that the Chamber and affected business owners have been in contact with city staff and that economic development and police staff are working together to develop a plan. Nathan Schmidt, the city's transportation planning and mobility manager, said staff expects to bring a policy proposal back to the commission within the next month or two.

Ending: Staff will coordinate with the Chamber, economic development and police to develop a proposed approach and return to the commission for consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Carlsbad - Traffic and Mobility Commission Meeting - Jun 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce told the commission that commercial vehicles at an industrial business park recently received citations under the city's oversized-vehicle ordinance; staff said Chamber and departments will work on a citywide policy and bring recommendations to the commission within weeks.","taxTitle","Carlsbad, San Diego County, California","taxId",2843,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543205,"Commission supports 2025 resurfacing and restriping plan: 68 miles targeted; no vehicle lane deletions",126,5814000,5940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626447-3ee9202997e5867342dc9498658683dc&start=5814&end=5940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626447-3ee9202997e5867342dc9498658683dc/thumbnail_5814000.jpg","/articles/6543205/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Commission-supports-2025-resurfacing-and-restriping-plan-68-miles-targeted-no-vehicle-lane-deletions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543205-442ba15a0470f11d07ab564178968873/orig.mp4?Expires=1775171418&Signature=IwowPrlWWyTyrrvBHWUYSZ8WXrtxNnOeJnr7VqbpKUqSve4wqhLLlSFS8sEDFHWw8khfL5nCgbDeYHJdsu2choaLx2gAOKwpgwuQw8gnKOB3mdthrRbZFXstb2baHKmoBpZy4ocTClUhWymwyl~08B2IE8iGfSNkkTjCZFy-5MWLm5t2rhNX3jgci9eX-xjYFrXQaD1k3cFU4fmePgC63r6V97VOXTmZ1jyOWLGY4pz3B6syf6hL3COFnfrv8HOk7Z3vD7KfjDm6TZ-aGCb6CGMr3mrSwhyybVWMEVsg-gO3KN~GH-qGejCT1JwauSNTtXZEw68iEPm4VdeXE2-Jgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City engineers presented the 2025 Streets Resurfacing Project and asked the commission to support staff recommendations to City Council. Jose Nogide, engineering manager, and Eddie Wills, associate engineer, said the program will cover roughly 68 miles of resurfacing as part of the city's pavement management program, using a mix of slurry seal (the larger portion) and overlay where pavement condition requires it.

Staff said the project will restripe roadways to city standard operating procedures: no vehicle lane deletions are planned, no speed‑limit changes, and no conversions to Class 4 (physically separated) bike lanes. Where space allows, the city aims for an 8‑foot bike lane with a 3‑foot buffer (a target condition where feasible). The schedule provided to the commission shows staff will seek Council authorization to bid in September 2025 and to award the contract late 2025.

Nogide said the city has about $16.5 million allocated for the program; staff described an approximate split of about 10 lane miles requiring overlay and roughly 59 miles slated for slurry seal in the current cycle. They told commissioners slurry seal is less expensive (roughly $200,000 per lane‑mile) while overlay costs are higher (roughly $1 million per lane‑mile), and that proactive preservation using slurry seal reduces the need for costlier overlays later.

Commissioners asked for clarifications about specific streets and intersection treatments; staff confirmed intersections on prime corridors would receive full overlay and restriping where included in the program. A motion to support staff's recommendation was approved 6-0.

Ending: Staff will forward the project to City Council to request authorization to bid and to award a construction contract later in 2025.","City engineering staff asked the commission to support the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project; the commission voted 6-0 in favor of the staff recommendation to take the striping and resurfacing plans to Council.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543209,"SANDAG presents draft 2025 regional plan to commission; local officials and residents raise questions on funding, rail and protected bike lanes",1283,1545000,2828000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626447-3ee9202997e5867342dc9498658683dc&start=1545&end=2828","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626447-3ee9202997e5867342dc9498658683dc/thumbnail_1545000.jpg","/articles/6543209/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/SANDAG-presents-draft-2025-regional-plan-to-commission-local-officials-and-residents-raise-questions-on-funding-rail-and-protected-bike-lanes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543209-c091365ba5463958b728699735b13f06/orig.mp4?Expires=1775171418&Signature=e5lynIhKpoyYWLENL7RaBVZ8M3qYQ6USj-BQjjsMwzT4-QSvOb7fv-bl39s80tb63i8C5Sp-U9VhtQf7KzX94IOnH7nmfAy6dFQ7AcjOjC3TpMsA9Mc0Cwt61tKBG3UHEe9WG1K9NhDXF5gt2sbGoJiBIZc3RLvwME3rkejX0dvdaIqAAxySbRwH4SUsKUW1yTi9j2sXYVxwUx9DWieAZLoEd90LKgK0g5yli69maY1rnv3UJUCxZilmIZEnCpmpbLFIIcSzdrP2ziWsZFBNv4wVvw9Ofk1vTP2wyoJg08CQg92STNtfRx9-npKj0dCs1Eg8Rt5d2RqyJEc4iHxtgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jennifer Williamson, deputy director for mobility planning at SANDAG, presented the draft 2025 Regional Plan to Carlsbad's Traffic Safety Mobility Commission, describing the plan as a multi‑decade, multimodal program that pares back some prior large‑rail proposals and focuses on deliverable near‑term projects, greenhouse‑gas reductions and active transportation.

Williamson said the draft plan is about $130 billion, down from an earlier $165 billion figure in a prior plan cycle, and that the plan must meet a state greenhouse gas reduction target of roughly 19 percent for the reporting period used in the plan. She described emphasis areas that affect Carlsbad: managed lanes on I‑5 and SR‑78, freight and connector improvements, Sprinter and Coaster service improvements (including double tracking and grade separation work), expanded rapid bus routes, microtransit and more than 700 miles of active‑transportation gap closures in the updated Active Transportation Plan.

Local residents and commissioners raised questions. Christina McGoldrick praised the plan and urged speedy delivery, citing the pressure on local arterials when SR‑78 or the I‑5 interchange is disrupted; she supplied counts of students and e‑bike permit use in Carlsbad schools to underline the basin of local demand for safe routes. Commissioners asked about plan funding assumptions, with Williamson saying the plan uses a “reasonable funding scenario” that assumes a mix of federal, state and local funds, some local sales tax revenue, and a typical grant leverage (SANDAG assumes about $3 in grant funding for each federal/state dollar secured).

Other questions focused on rail: commissioners and residents asked about Coaster ridership recovery from COVID‑era declines, the feasibility and cost of grade separations in Carlsbad (lowering the tracks or tunnels), and Del Mar bluff stabilization and managed‑retreat alternatives. Williamson said the regional plan includes a conservative estimate for bluff stabilization alternatives and that a separate environmental process (NOP recently issued) is examining multiple options.

A long public comment from a local cyclist criticized SANDAG’s emphasis on NACTO guidance and “protected bike lanes,” arguing the national evidence is mixed and that physically separated Class 4 facilities create intersection conflicts and undercount certain crashes. Williamson acknowledged the comment and noted SANDAG’s commitment to national guidance but encouraged local jurisdictions and stakeholders to submit written comments during the plan’s public review window.

SANDAG’s schedule: the draft was released and opened for public review (a 55‑day comment window cited), with an Environmental Impact Report planned later in the summer and board action expected in December 2025. Williamson and City staff encouraged the commission and public to submit formal comments and to attend a North County presentation on June 17.

Ending: The commission heard SANDAG staff explain the plan’s local project lists and asked staff to coordinate further comments; City staff noted they will continue to work with SANDAG on specific Carlsbad projects and to bring feedback from the commission to SANDAG.","SANDAG Deputy Director Jennifer Williamson presented the draft 2025 Regional Plan to the Carlsbad Traffic Safety Mobility Commission, outlining a roughly $130 billion package of projects that emphasizes greenhouse‑gas reductions, managed lanes, rail and active‑transportation improvements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543213,"Commission endorses Coastal Rail Trail Segment 3 plans; asks staff to review right‑turn and bike conflict markings",377,1070000,1447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626447-3ee9202997e5867342dc9498658683dc&start=1070&end=1447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626447-3ee9202997e5867342dc9498658683dc/thumbnail_1070000.jpg","/articles/6543213/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Commission-endorses-Coastal-Rail-Trail-Segment-3-plans-asks-staff-to-review-rightturn-and-bike-conflict-markings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543213-fb55d4895c6c550f3cec374068c774ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1775171418&Signature=ccRDmT9Iyz82p5X2fIlE6sbd8lg0ELMM~Jc90tbubwHlfrmv-BH~sNqwsIGzPrL9gHqU~5eZg79l1oZaEX4h-LcAN9hZBOSUoMdgr2VrEbV7QMnHKkUu18~xB8nZ0998TJQgOZApWUtZn4OvQH5ONuO4i3UHHVLcroEhlPFN0Z36YchKfdoJDTku8EMf2ezvjFOyWoDUI2jeADTsLw7Dhx3yYQZbr9d~JzrYcUZrX4wE0hnp7VoJSV6rOj~6YDPnZCrLjqihK~IKpkHG~caDmM0eyc1Ijb95Ud8EjaFyWbzssIvqxCeRSJzoGsmWDLsypeynjYzA~rMjjNyYZmJMkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Traffic Safety Mobility Commission voted 6-0 to support staff's recommendation that City Council approve plans and specifications for Coastal Rail Trail Segment 3, the most technically complex section of the regional Coastal Rail Trail that will connect Palomar Airport Road in the north to the Coaster station and tie into the already completed Segment 2.

Brandon Miles and city traffic staff described the project as an addition to the regional bikeway network that includes new sidewalks in locations where none currently exist, enhanced buffered bike lanes, 54 upgraded pedestrian ramps, new crosswalks, raised medians with landscaping, traffic calming elements and intersection improvements. Staff said final environmental clearance, utility coordination and permitting are ongoing; the plans are 100% complete in engineering and the team hopes to take the project to bid later this year with construction in spring or summer 2026 if funding and permits align.

Commissioners raised a specific design question about the approach to the Poinsettia/Embarcadero/Coaster station area shown in plan exhibits: earlier pages in the agenda packet depict a solid green bike lane approaching a right‑turn area while the staff slide showed a dashed green marking. City traffic engineer John Kim said the standard practice is to use dashed green markings at right turns; staff agreed to verify and correct the striping or to study whether a dedicated right‑turn lane might be feasible at that location. The approving motion included an instruction that staff look at feasibility of a right‑turn‑only lane into the Coaster station or correct the green paint to standard dashed green conflict markings.

The commission's approval advances the project to City Council for formal authorization to bid and, ultimately, construction. No public comments were received on this item at the time of the meeting.

Votes at a glance: Approved 6-0.

Ending: Staff will report back on any stripe/turn‑lane revisions and will forward the project to City Council for action on bidding and contract award.","The commission supported staff recommendations to endorse plans and specifications for Coastal Rail Trail Segment 3, the final and most complex segment tying Palomar Airport Road to the Coaster station, and asked staff to review right‑turn lane and green‑paint conflict treatments near the station before finalizing.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543217,"Commission backs El Camino Real widening; project to add third southbound lane and pedestrian bridges",584,399000,983000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626447-3ee9202997e5867342dc9498658683dc&start=399&end=983","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626447-3ee9202997e5867342dc9498658683dc/thumbnail_399000.jpg","/articles/6543217/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Commission-backs-El-Camino-Real-widening-project-to-add-third-southbound-lane-and-pedestrian-bridges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543217-dd42625ae26ef49786e7dce8a1769be9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775171418&Signature=jHKFSMg2K1EtVyzL3AQY1Q9HJzAU1gYxyBhMSUxz~3HuQRg7n5wikITuRBYOEePHfu6HTYti-J7viN7qM2HCs6Ea~6MS8nv4aS5SD7C3D2jOxMEZIs~rHLqViCtdlNOrIQtccRnBdLzrHJ7h67MyVotJTja8lM-tQoXEdV3oSWM7mINdgsffvnbDiAKoDtoKY2oXDpQSL9qo6LhZHiEPYB298utczHZgfJXDhGYS-KnG5S3cgRUENqic0AIs7SMT5vSNQrdeJ5xrkA0uZd70o~cd3HLSmnhG3FMKSVPUMUK1aeRMxdFZYbfqfqjP0xYg6YeI4ZCeeeiUkjnNmmavcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carlsbad Traffic Safety Mobility Commission on June 17 voted 6-0 to support staff recommendations approving plans and specifications for the El Camino Real widening project (Capital Improvement Project No. 6051).

The project, presented by Brandon Miles of Public Works, will add a third southbound travel lane on El Camino Real from Arenal Road past the bridges north of La Costa Avenue, install sidewalks on the west side where missing, add street lights, relocate utilities, and construct two separated pedestrian bridges over San Marcos Creek. Staff said the next steps are to finalize plans and cost estimates, acquire permits and any required property, then ask City Council to authorize bidding in early 2026 and to award construction in spring 2026.

The commission heard public comment from Christina McGoldrick, a Carlsbad resident and parent, who said the current construction on a different El Camino Real segment had removed a direct safe route to school and asked whether the widening project could avoid repeating that impact. John Kim, the city traffic engineer, said prior projects sometimes required removal of a bicycle lane during construction because of limited space and K-rail (concrete barriers) placed close to travel lanes, and that staff provided detours; for the El Camino Real widening, Kim said traffic control plans are not yet finalized but “we would be actively looking for a bike‑accessible path through the construction zone if at all possible.”

Miles noted the project footprint for this corridor is primarily within the roadway, with no large retaining walls anticipated, so staff expect more room to provide accommodations during construction than on some other recent projects.

Commissioners also asked whether a marked “keep clear” area at Arenal—used for fire station operations—would remain after work; Kim said that keep‑clear remains integral to the fire signal operation and will stay in place.

The commission approved the plans by motion; the item will go to City Council for final approval and contract authorization.

Votes at a glance: The commission recorded the item as approved by a 6-0 vote with one commissioner absent.

Ending: Staff will return to Council to seek authority to advertise the project for bid in early 2026; construction award is anticipated in spring 2026.","The Carlsbad Traffic Safety Mobility Commission voted 6-0 to support plans to widen El Camino Real between Arenal Road and La Costa Avenue, adding a third southbound lane, sidewalks, street lights and two pedestrian bridges; staff said bids are expected in early 2026 and construction could begin in spring 2026.","actionData","errors"]

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