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Caltrans Daytime and Overnight Paving to Begin on Coast Highway on October 2

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin a pavement rehabilitation project on State Route 1 (SR-1, Pacific Coast Highway) in Laguna Beach starting Wednesday, October 2 through late October. The project limits include northbound and southbound SR-1 between Ledroit Street and Ruby Street. Work is expected to be conducted weekdays, Monday through Friday. At least one lane of traffic will be open during the closures.

Striping Removal - October 2-4

• Northbound and southbound - 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Repaving Operations – October 7 through late October

• Northbound – 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Southbound – 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Caltrans appreciates the public’s patience while they perform this work. There will be intervals of loud noise during construction. Please obey all posted signs and traffic instructions for the safety of all workers and motorists. Electronic changeable message signs will notify drivers of the closures. The work schedule is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues.

For more information and updates, contact the District 12 Public Information Office via email at D12PIO@dot.ca.gov.

This Week's City Council Action:

City Council Adopts Proclamation Declaring September 2024 as Hunger Action Month

City Council Votes to Bring Back Fireworks Show for 2025 Fourth of July Celebration

The Next Regular Meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, October 8 at 5:00 P.M.

The "Tentative Agenda" is strictly tentative and there is no guarantee that items listed will be agendized as scheduled due to changing priorities, new information, staff workloads, and other unforeseeable events.

City of Laguna Beach Secures $7.2 Million in OCTA Grants for Expanded Transit Services

The City of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the award of $7.2 million in grant funding from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to expand and enhance its public transit services. The funding comes through OCTA’s Project V, a competitive grant program designed to support community-based transit projects across the county.

The Awarded Grants Will Support Two Key Projects:

• $5.2 million will fund the City’s off-season weekend trolley service through 2031. This includes more frequent service on holidays, during special events, and the continuation of the popular Summer Breeze service from Irvine, which will now begin earlier in the summer season.
• $2 million will be used to expand the Laguna Local on-demand program, extending its reach to residential areas off Laguna Canyon Road and El Toro Road. This expansion responds to community requests for increased transit options in these neighborhoods.

The OCTA Board of Directors voted unanimously on Monday, September 23, 2024, to approve the recommendations, securing full funding for both projects. Each project has a local match requirement that will require the City to pay a portion of the operating cost of the services: approximately 10% for the trolley service and 50% for on-demand. This investment will enhance Laguna Beach’s transit system over the next seven years.

A full update on the transit programs and related budget amendments will be presented to the City Council at its October 22 meeting.

Q: What Can I Do About My Neighbors' Bright Lighting?

A. Good outdoor lighting improves visibility, safety and security. If a neighboring property owner experiences glare or light trespass, they should first contact the fixture's owner, either in person or through written communication. Click HERE for a Sample Letter. The fixture owner then has 90 days to resolve the issue.

If the problem is not addressed within that time, the affected neighbor may file a service request, including a copy of the written correspondence and, if possible, a photo of the light fixture. Only neighboring property owners directly impacted by light trespass are eligible to submit service requests.