- The coast of Malibu, located in Los Angeles County, is facing potential seawater flooding due to elevated surf and high tides.
- A proposal concerning safety improvements in Malibu, located in Los Angeles County, is currently under review by the California Coastal Commission and involves collaboration with the county.
Malibu Council Rejects Tunnel Plan, Shifts Pedestrian Safety Study Scope
What happened
The Malibu City Council rejected plans for a concrete tunnel under Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu Seafood. Instead, the council directed staff to ask the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for approval to use Measure M funding for a study of a signalized, at-grade pedestrian crossing. Staff also sought a $260,000 cooperative agreement with the California Department of Transportation to oversee the project initiation.
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Why it matters
The decision shifts the project scope away from a standalone tunnel estimated at $10.9 million or a new road bridge over Corral Creek estimated at $22.8 million. The council instead prioritized a street-level crossing, which was ranked highest in a prior feasibility study.
Safety improvement proposals in Malibu are currently under review by the California Coastal Commission, which is addressing potential seawater flooding along the coast.
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Who's involved
- MalibuThe Malibu City Council rejected the tunnel plan and directed the project scope toward a signalized crossing study.
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityThe Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is being asked to approve the use of Measure M funding for the pedestrian safety study.
- California Department of TransportationThe California Department of Transportation is involved in overseeing the project initiation document.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Pacific Coast HighwaySpeculative
Infrastructure scope changes might affect construction costs and timelines for the Pacific Coast Highway corridor.
- MalibuSpeculative
Local planning decisions might affect future municipal investment and infrastructure contracts.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority might see changes in how Measure M funding is allocated for local studies.
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The entities involved
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Malibu
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
public transport agency in Los Angeles County, California, United States
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