Camarillo secures federal funding for bridge project, expands pedestrian and signal safety upgrades

Mayor Kevin Kildee detailed several transportation and safety projects planned or under way in Camarillo, emphasizing federal funding and school‑safety measures.

The city has received nearly $5,000,000 in federal construction funding for a bridge project to replace an aging roadway under the Camarillo Hills Drive (Los Fosos Road and Ventura Boulevard). The council approved state environmental clearance in May, Kildee said, and the project aims to maintain traffic flow along the corridor linking U.S. 101, Camarillo Airport, Naval Base Ventura County and the Port of Hueneme.

Pedestrian safety upgrades include flashing crosswalk beacons and new signage at Mission Oaks Boulevard near Adolfo Camarillo High School, crosswalk and signage improvements near Rancho Campana High School, and planned Class II bike lanes on Pleasant Valley Road beginning next spring. Nearly half of the city’s 64 signalized intersections now have reflective yellow borders to improve visibility; the city plans to add borders to the remaining signals over the next two years and has approved purchasing battery backup equipment for 50 intersections with installation expected next year.

Kildee also reported that an additional patrol car placed on the city’s east side resulted in a 40‑second decrease in response time for high‑priority calls and that Opticom GPS devices at intersections allow first responders to preempt traffic signals during emergencies. No new council votes or ordinances were taken during the address.