To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE A FUNDING AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT #9200000000M550213 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE REDONDO BEACH AVENUE BIKE IMPROVEMENTS AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board approved $4,000,000 in Measure M funds to plan, design, and construct bicycle, pedestrian, operational, and safety improvements to the Redondo Beach/Vail Avenue corridor between Marine Avenue and Dufour Avenue/White Circle.
The project will determine the feasibility of repurposing street right of way on Redondo Beach Avenue (RBA), north of Manhattan Beach Boulevard (MBB), to identify space for protected bicycle lanes, more street parking, and expanded landscaping. The project will also explore the feasibility of bike and pedestrian improvements along Vail Avenue from MBB to White Circle. If feasible, these improvements would improve safety for all users, shorten crosswalks, improve traffic signal efficiency, potentially increase street parking, beautify the area, replace antiquated traffic signals, and close the gap to provide an uninterrupted low-stress cycling connection between the Metro K Line Station and the North Redondo Beach Bikeway (NRBB). The Funding Agreement includes an estimated completion date of March 2029, with funds lapsing on June 30, 2030.
BACKGROUND
Measure M is a one-half cent sales tax approved by Los Angeles County voters in November 2016 to meet the transportation needs of Los Angeles County. The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) approved $4,000,000 in sub-regional competitive funds for this project, which was then approved by the Metro Board on September 25, 2025.
The project is part of the South Bay Subregion Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Plan - Transportation System & Mobility Improvements Program. The project will consider the feasibility of repurposing right of way in each direction on RBA to provide upgraded Class IV protected bicycle lanes, additional landscaping, and/or additional street parking. The project also proposes to replace the antiquated traffic signal at Space Park Drive, realigns the MBB/RBA/Vail intersection, and extends low-stress biking and walking facilities along Vail Avenue to White Circle/Dufour Avenue. This could be achieved via a mixed-use path and/or wide sidewalk on the east side of Vail. The purpose of this project is to close a gap and provide a low-stress biking corridor between the Metro K Line Station on Marine Avenue to the NRBB.
Currently, intermittent and narrow Class II bicycle lanes are provided on RBA, but they abruptly terminate at these intersections, which is where the majority of safety conflicts tend to occur. Dedicated biking facilities are currently not provided on Vail. By repurposing potential excess vehicular space, upgraded Class IV bicycle lanes can be provided north of MBB. The modifications may also increase the amount of street parking along RBA, which is frequently at or over capacity on workdays due to the high employment density of the area. Reducing vehicle lane widths would also reduce excessive speeding (or racing), which would greatly improve safety at the existing flashing crosswalks along RBA that connect Northrop Grumman facilities on both sides of the street. The City also hears complaints about long signal wait times and intersection alignment issues at the MBB/RBA/Vail intersection, which this project would address if one of two RBA through lanes is repurposed and crosswalks are shortened to reduce walk times. The project also plans to add the missing fourth crosswalk at this intersection. Lastly, if feasible, the project aims to improve landscaping in this area to address heat island effects.
The tasks included in the Funding Agreement are conceptual design and outreach, preparation of final plans and specifications, and construction. Staff will perform targeted outreach with Northrop Grumman, Impulse Space, other adjacent businesses, and area residents to encourage a mutually beneficial project. With approval of the Funding Agreement, staff can start work on this multifaceted project.
COORDINATION
City Attorney’s Office approved the Funding Agreement as to form, but noted that Metro’s communications, grant conditions, and indemnity clauses differ from the City’s standard language. The City Engineer has evaluated the language and recommends moving forward with Metro’s standard terms and conditions in order to secure the funding. Metro does not negotiate the terms of the funding agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
A total of $4,000,000 in regional Measure M funds are allocated to the City of Redondo Beach for the Redondo Beach Avenue Bike Improvements and Pedestrian Safety Project, which includes design and construction. The funding does not require a local match. Funds are paid to the City on a cost-reimbursement basis.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Measure M Funding Agreement #9200000000M550213