Special City Council Meeting - Roadway Safety & Traffic Enforcement Livestream 08/26/2026

The City of Encinitas held a special City Council meeting on August 26, 2026, focused on roadway safety and traffic enforcement. The meeting featured a detailed staff report from the Director of Engineering and the Sheriff's Office Captain outlining the city's comprehensive approach to traffic safety using the five E's framework: engineering, education, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation. The city highlighted over 45 ongoing projects and initiatives, including infrastructure improvements funded by a $33.6 million federal grant, new traffic enforcement deputies funded by the council, and educational programs. Public input included concerns about speeding, enforcement visibility, and calls for more physical traffic calming measures. Council members discussed the need for additional traffic deputies, revisiting and updating the Local Road Safety Plan and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, and enhancing education and enforcement efforts. The council unanimously passed a motion to agendize a review of safety plans, explore adding two more traffic deputies at midyear budget, increase educational outreach, and coordinate with other cities and the county on traffic safety at city entry points.