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Redondo Beach advances Prospect Avenue signal and curb‑ramp modernization plans
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Summary
Public Works presented 60% design plans to replace aging signal poles and curb ramps on Prospect Avenue, adding curb extensions, leading pedestrian intervals, bicycle detection and other pedestrian and bicycle safety upgrades. The commission received and filed the report; staff will seek construction funding through Measure M.
Public Works staff presented 60% design plans for the Prospect Avenue traffic‑signal and curb‑ramp replacement project and the commission voted to receive and file the report.
The presentation outlined why many Prospect intersections need replacement: older poles and pedestrian push buttons are no longer standard or ADA compliant, and Caltrans standards require larger pole foundations. Staff said replacing signals and curb ramps together will allow the city to meet current ADA requirements while minimizing future utility conflicts.
Why it matters: the project would modernize intersections along Prospect Avenue to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, reduce crossing distances and accommodate future changes in lane configuration. Staff highlighted several features: dual curb ramps (one per crosswalk) and curb extensions to shorten crossing distances; leading pedestrian intervals at major crossings; enhanced bicycle detection and a pilot signal light that indicates to cyclists when the intersection has detected them; flashing yellow arrows and reconfigured approaches to add or facilitate left‑turn signals where needed.
Public Works told the commission the design phase is fully funded and that staff will seek Measure M (regional) funding for construction. The staff presentation included 60% signal, signing and striping plans; staff emphasized the need for aggressive curb extensions in the plan to reduce utility conflicts and avoid the “ugly” retrofit ramps that meet code but perform poorly for pedestrians.
Residents and commissioners asked about sight‑line impacts from the larger pole diameters at some intersections, the ability to stage the project if full funding is not available, and whether the upgrade would preclude future bicycle lanes. Staff responded that pole sizing can affect upper‑floor views in some multifamily buildings but is unavoidable for wider streets, that staging is possible if funding is phased, and that the current designs accommodate future bicycle lane installation.
Alex Feynman, a District 3 resident and bicyclist, told the commission he supports the curb extensions, leading pedestrian intervals and bicycle detection pilot and urged staff to continue pursuing bike lanes along Prospect.
The commission voted to receive and file the Prospect Avenue materials; staff will pursue construction funding and return with updates as the design and funding process continues.
