Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission Live Stream 03/09/2026

The City of Encinitas Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission held a meeting on March 9, 2026, focusing primarily on traffic safety improvements, enforcement updates, and mobility projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the allocation of approximately $780,000 for five pedestrian safety improvement projects near schools, featuring marked crossings, ADA curb ramps, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs). The commission discussed the timeline for contractor hiring and project implementation, expected within three months. Additionally, the commission reviewed ongoing capital improvement projects funded by an annual $200,000 city council allocation for safe routes to school. They also addressed the challenges of adaptive traffic signal timing in coordination with Caltrans, noting hardware upgrades and pending legal authority to implement the system. The commission voted to recommend a local ordinance banning operation of class 1 and class 2 e-bikes by children under 12, aligning with state law AB 2234, and planned to forward this recommendation to city council. Procedural motions were made regarding the timing and process for forwarding completed work plan items to city council, emphasizing letters of recommendation. Other discussions included inviting school district representatives to discuss bicycle education and safety programs. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but budget allocations and project funding were clearly outlined.