Overview

The SR-1 Class IV Bikeway Project is a proposed Complete Streets improvement led by Caltrans District 7 in partnership with the City of Long Beach. Located along SR-1/PCH between the Long Beach Traffic Circle (LBTC) and Golden Avenue, the project aims to enhance safety, accessibility, and mobility for all users—particularly those who walk, bike, or rely on public transportation.

Project elements include the installation of Class IV protected bikeways, ADA-compliant curb ramps, improved sidewalks, upgraded lighting, and enhanced access to transit stops. These improvements are designed to reduce collisions, increase comfort for active transportation users, and support regional sustainability and equity goals.

The project is currently in the Project Initiation Document (PID) phase, which involves evaluating community needs, technical feasibility, and potential environmental considerations. Located within multiple Equity Priority Communities (EPCs), the corridor includes diverse and historically underserved populations. As such, robust community engagement will be central to the planning and design process to ensure the project reflects local priorities.

Map of Project Area

Purpose

The purpose of the SR-1 Class IV Bikeway Project is to enhance safety and accessibility along PCH in Long Beach by implementing Complete Streets elements that prioritize people biking, walking, and using public transportation. The project seeks to reduce injury collisions, close key mobility gaps, and provide protected infrastructure in a corridor that serves Equity Priority Communities (EPCs), many of whom rely on non-vehicular modes for daily travel. Enhancing comfort and connectivity for all users—especially those in historically underserved communities—is central to the project’s multimodal and equity-focused goals.

Need

The SR-1 corridor in Long Beach currently lacks dedicated, protected infrastructure for people biking and walking, resulting in limited safe options for non-motorized transportation. The area has a history of injury collisions and serves communities that experience high levels of traffic exposure, limited mobility access, and environmental burdens. Many residents rely on walking, biking, or public transit as their primary mode of travel.

This project is necessary to address critical safety concerns, fill regional gaps in active transportation, and enhance mobility and access in Equity Priority Communities (EPCs) along the Pacific Coast Highway. It supports state and regional goals related to Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and transportation equity.