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Council opts for smaller‑scale pedestrian and ADA improvements at Tamarack and Carlsbad Boulevard to preserve SANDAG grant
Summary
After months of discussion and public testimony, council selected a $2 million smaller‑scale design that widens sidewalks and improves crosswalks instead of a $19 million roundabout or a $17 million signalized alternative, citing grant timing and cost uncertainty.
The City Council voted to pursue a smaller‑scale package of pedestrian and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements at the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue intersection, selecting an option intended to deliver quicker construction and retain $455,000 in remaining SANDAG Active Transportation grant funds.
Why it matters: The intersection is a major beach access for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. Choices ranged from a single‑lane roundabout (staff estimate: ~$19 million) and a signal alternative (~$17 million) to a limited pedestrian upgrade (~$2 million). The council’s choice prioritizes near‑term pedestrian safety and…
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